Positioned in Aprilia's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 relies on a 1197 cc (73 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 128 HP (93.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 106.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 5 indexed model years from 2013 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
106.9 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1197.0 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsLongitudinal 90° V-twin
Power128.0 HP (93.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.8 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Integrated engine management system. Injection system with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeModular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear subframe.
Rake27.0°
Trail125 mm (4.9 inches)
Front SuspensionSachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 167 mm.
Rear SuspensionAluminium alloy swingarm Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload.
Wheelbase1565 mm (61.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1205 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall Length2248 mm (88.5 inches)
Overall Width925 mm (36.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack
Notes
Two channel Continental ABS with Aprilia Traction Control.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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