2008 Aprilia ETV 1000 CAPONORD Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Aprilia for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2008 Aprilia ETV 1000 CAPONORD utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90 Nm (66.4 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98.2 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 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 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,544 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.
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.
Specific Output
98.2 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,250–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
IgnitionDigital electronic ignition with TSI (Twin Spark Ignition) with two spark plugs per cylinder. Ignition timing integrated in the injection control system. DIAC (Dynamic Ignition Advance Control) electronically controlled ignition timing.
LubricationDry sump with separate oil reservoir.
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control. Freudenberg clutch line.
Performance
ExhaustEuro 2
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble Wave Twin Beam frame in aluminium-magnesium alloy.
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Power
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Transmission
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