Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord (2005)

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The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord is a motorcycle released in 2005. It features a four-stroke longitudinal 60-degree V-twin engine, with a capacity of 997.6cc and a compression ratio of 10.4:1. It is cooled by liquid and lubricated with synthetic 15-50 oil. The fuel injection system is paired with a digital electronic ignition, using two spark plugs per cylinder. The bike can produce up to 98 horsepower at 8250 rpm and 97 Nm of torque at 6250 rpm. It has a wet, multiple-disc clutch and a six-speed transmission, with a chain final drive. The frame is made of a box-type aluminum-magnesium alloy with a highly-resistant steel rear subframe that is removable. The front suspension features a Marzocchi hydraulic fork with approximately 50mm of travel, while the rear suspension comprises an aluminum alloy swing arm with a progressive linkage and a Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, which is rebound and preload adjustable. The rear wheel travel is 185mm or 7.3 inches, while the front has 175mm or 6.9 inches of travel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord

Year: 2005


Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15-50
Induction: Fuel injection
Ignition: Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder
Spark Plug: NGK R-DCPR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72 kW / 98 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.88 kgf-m / 71.5 bl-ft @ 6250 rpm.
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Wave twin beam in box-type aluminium-magnesium alloy, highly-resistant removable steel rear subframe
Front Suspension: Marzocchi hydraulic fork, ~A50 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 175 mm / 6.9 in
Rear Suspension: Aluminium alloy swing arm, progressive linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, rebound and preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 185 mm / 7.3 in

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