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Caponord 1200 Rally

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65 /100 Sporty
Power
125 HP
Torque
114 Nm
Engine
1197 ccm

2017 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2017 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally sport touring motorcycle, Aprilia pairs a 1197 cc (73 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 lb-ft) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.4 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (6,800 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,565 mm (61.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2015 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
104.4 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,800–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement 1197.0 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details Longitudinal 90° V-twin
Power 125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x Stroke 106.0 x 67.8 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Integrated engine management system. Injection system with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R)
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Magneti Marelli 7SM twin spark electronic ignition integrated with injection system
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
Exhaust 100% stainless steel 2-in-1 exhaust system with dual catalytic converters and double oxygen sensor
Chassis
Frame Type Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear subframe.
Rake 27.0°
Trail 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Front Suspension Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 167 mm.
Rear Suspension Aluminium alloy swingarm Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload.
Wheelbase 1565 mm (61.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-R19
Rear Tyre 190/55-R17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating disk. Brembo M432 monoblock four-piston radial callipers.
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Brembo 34 mm single piston calliper.
Rear Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels Spoked wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1205 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall Length 2248 mm (88.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Yellow, green, silver
Warranty 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty
Notes

Ride-by-wire multimap, cruise control, ABS can also be disabled, height adjustable windshield.

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Long Distance Touring
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84 cm / 33.1 in
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