Engineered by Aprilia for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2016 Aprilia Caponord 1200 features a 1197 cc (73 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 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 104.4 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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
104.4 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,500–8,250 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
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 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)
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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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