ETV 1000 Caponord

2003 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Aprilia's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2003 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord utilizes a 997.6 cc (60.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 97.1 Nm (71.6 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm. With a specific output of 98.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 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.

On the scales, the ETV 1000 Caponord measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2001 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.