Aprilia Caponord 1200 (2015)

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The Aprilia Caponord 1200 is a 2015 motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, longitudinal V-twin engine with a capacity of 1197cc, featuring a mixed gear/chain timing system and four valves per cylinder. The engine is capable of producing 125 horsepower at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 114Nm at 6500rpm. The bike is equipped with a wet sump lubrication system, a six-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The frame is a modular tubular steel design that attaches to aluminum side plates using high strength bolts. The suspension consists of a Sachs ∼A43 mm upside-down front fork and a hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload. The braking system consists of Brembo four-piston radial callipers, metal braided brake hoses, and Continental two-channel ABS. The lightweight aluminum wheels feature three split spokes and are shod with tires that have a width of 120/70-ZR17 at the front and 180/55-ZR17 at the rear. The motorcycle measures 2245mm in length, 1440mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 1564.6mm. The bike’s dry weight is 214kg, while the Travel Pack version weighs 228kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 24 liters, including a 5-liter reserve. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 offers a triple map Ride by Wire throttle management function with Sport, Touring, and Rain modes. The motorcycle has a comfortable seat height of 840mm, making it suitable for various rider heights. Motorcycle Daily’s review rated the bike positively, highlighting its features such as handlebar switchgear and adjustable suspension.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia Caponord 1200

Year: 2015


Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 90 degreesV twin, DOHC with mixed gear/chain timing system, 4 valves per cylinder Twin Spark
Capacity: 1197 cc / 73.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0 +/- 0.5: 1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: 2 into 1 exhaust system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe
Induction: Integrated engine management system. Injection with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R)
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder
Alternator: 690 W/6000 rpm
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 125 hp / 91.9 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84.6 lb/ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Multiple discs in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain.
Drive Ratio: 17/42
Gear Ratio: 1st 14/37 2nd 18/32 3rd 21/28 4th 24/26 5th 25/24 6th 27/24
Frame: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear
Front Suspension: Sachs ~A43 mm upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload.
Front Wheel Travel: 167 mm / 6.5 in
Rear Suspension: Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload.
Rear Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x ~A320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Brembo four-piston radial callipers. Metal braided brake hoses.
Rear Brakes: Single ~A240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston Brembo caliper. Metal braided brake hose. Continental two channel ABS system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC).
Wheels: Lightweight aluminium alloy with three split spokes.
Front Wheel: 3.50 X 17
Rear Wheel: 6.00 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 -ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -ZR17
Rake: 26.1 degrees
Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2245 mm / 88.3 in Height 1440 mm / 56.6 in
Wheelbase: 1564.6 mm / 61.6 in
Seat height: 840 mm / 33.0 in

Dry Weight: 214 kg / 471.7 lbs 228kg / 502 lbs Travel Pack
Fuel Capacity: 24 Liters / 6.34 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal
Review: Motorcycle Daily

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