Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally is a heavyweight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking long-distance touring capability with genuine off-road potential. Built on a modular steel frame with spoked wheels, adjustable suspension, and powerful Brembo braking systems, it excels at exploring remote terrain while maintaining comfort for extended road travel. Best known for blending Italian styling with practical adventure credentials, the Caponord suits experienced riders who demand versatility across varied surfaces.
About the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally
Powered by a liquid cooled 1,197.00cc V-Twin engine, producing 123.4bhp.
Building on the 2013 Caponord, with a larger 19" front wheel, dual 33 litre Aluminium coated panniers, electronically adjustable suspension, some engine tweaks, LED fog lights and a engine guard/belly pan resulting in a more off road focused bike.
The electronic suspension can be set to automatically adapt to bike weight/pillion, along with dynamically reading the road/riding style and adjust accordingly.
Sport mode gives you the most aggressive throttle response with Touring mode toning it down a bit for everyday riding and Rain mode limits power down to 100bhp. You can change the height of the silencer to look a bit more sporty when the panniers are removed.
Optional extras include a Arrow Titanium and Carbon silencer, 52 litre top box, comfort seat, low seat, off-road pegs, bigger side stand base, LED indicators, a centre stand and heated grips.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | 100% stainless steel 2-in-1 exhaust system with dual catalytic converters and double oxygen sensor |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli 7SM twin spark electronic ignition integrated with injection system |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Integrated engine management system. Injection system with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 106.0 x 67.8 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 114.00 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM |
| Power | 125.00 HP (91.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Engine details | Longitudinal 90° V-twin |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Spoked wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo 34 mm single piston calliper. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating disk. Brembo M432 monoblock four-piston radial callipers. |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-R17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium alloy swingarm Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload. |
| Front Suspension | Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 167 mm. |
| Trail | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Frame type | Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear subframe. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,565 mm (61.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,205 mm (47.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Ride-by-wire multimap, cruise control, ABS can also be disabled, height adjustable windshield. |
| Factory warranty | 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Yellow, green, silver |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to intermediate and experienced riders comfortable managing a tall, substantial adventure-tourer with strong midrange power. |
| Purpose | Built for long-distance touring and mixed-terrain adventure travel, blending sport-touring performance with light off-road capability. |
| Rider Fit | The tall 840mm seat height and considerable overall weight demand reasonable rider height and strength, especially at low speeds or on uneven ground. |
| Character | A confident, torquey V-twin with electronically adjustable suspension delivers a refined balance of comfort, stability, and sporty engagement. |
| Not Ideal For | Not ideal for shorter riders or those seeking a lightweight, nimble city commuter or a dedicated hardcore off-road machine. |
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