APRILIA Caponord Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Aprilia ETV 1200 Caponord was an adventure motorcycle presented at the 2012 EICMA Show in Milan and manufactured between 2013 and 2016. The sale name was borrowed from the Italian for the North Cape.

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Rally, a successful and versatile motorcycle in Aprilia's range that one can ride on unpaved roads in total confidence.

As for standard features, the bike had equipped a half fairing with a three-headlight system, an oversized windscreen, hand guards, a two-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, side-mounted aluminum panniers, a single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for the technical features, the motorcycle featured a ride-by-wire system, two-channel ABS, Aprilia Traction Control (ATC), Aprilia Dynamic Damping (ADD), Aprilia Cruise Control (ACT), and LED lights.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable inverted Sachs shock on the front and an aluminum alloy swingarm coupled to an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance on every surface.

In the performance department, the 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Rally had its heartbeat set by a 1,197cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine mounted at its core. The powerhouse was fitted with a fuel injection system boasting 125 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

The Aprilia ETV 1200 Caponord was a travel enduro motorcycle presented at the 2012 EICMA Show in Milan and manufactured between 2013 and 2016. The sale name was borrowed from the Italian for the North Cape.

In 2014, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Travel Pack, an adventure motorcycle fitted with several long-distance accessories, enhancing its touring capabilities.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a half fairing with a three-headlight system, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rail, side-mounted panniers, a single exhaust system, and six-spoke alloy wheels.

In addition, the 2014 model came standard with all the advanced technologies used by Aprilia on the RSV4 machine but tuned down to be more user-friendly. Other features include the ride-by-wire system, two-channel ABS, and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC).

As for the power figures, the 2014 Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Travel Pack had installed a 1,197cc four-stroke V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 125 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

The bike's 17-inch front wheel was guided by a 43 mm adjustable upside-down Sachs fork and stopped by two 320 mm stainless steel floating discs. The 17-inch rear wheel was controlled by an adjustable shock absorber and a 240 mm stainless steel disc.

In 2013, alongside the base model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS, a versatile adventure machine that perfectly balanced safety, top-end performance, and comfort in a good-looking package.

In addition, the bike was fitted with a ride-by-wire system that was first introduced on an Aprilia motorcycle in 2007 and peaked on the 2013 Caponord model. The system helped riders to get the most out of their bike.

Another system present on the 2013 ABS model was the Aprilia Traction Control (ATC), derived from the high-performance Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) package of the Impressive RSV4 model. The system offered maximum grip in any condition and on any surface.

Visually, the bike was similar to the non-ABS model, packing standard features, such as a half fairing with three headlights, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted panniers, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was produced around a modular tubular steel frame that houses the bike's suspension system comprised of a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down telescopic fork with 167 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear with 150 mm of travel.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS had its soul brought to life by a 1,197cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering 125 hp at 8,250 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was a powerful adventure motorcycle that debuted in 2001. It was capable of tackling paved and unpaved roads and was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an adventure motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model, without any significant modifications.

The bike was fitted with standard features in the visual department, such as a half fairing with a large headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, hand guards, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, an engine cover, and wire-spoke wheels.

The suspension system comprised a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork with 175 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for braking, the bike packed two 300 mm brake discs on the front wheel and a 270 mm brake disc on the rear wheel. The front discs were engaged by four-piston calipers, while the rear disc was controlled by a dual-piston caliper.

In the performance department, the 2012 Aprilia ETV Caponord had its heartbeat set by a 998 cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was a road enduro motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia between 2001 and 2013. The first series was introduced in 2001 and was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The second series was manufactured between 2004 and 2012 when the Caponord 1200 was released. Compared to the motorcycles in the first series, the second series of machines featured several visual, mechanical, and technical changes.

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1200 Caponord, a travel enduro motorcycle presented at the 2012 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan. The sale name was derived from the Italian term for the North Cape.

Visually, the 2013 Caponord 1200 was similar to previous models and packed standard fittings, such as a half fairing with three headlights, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted panniers, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a modular tubular steel frame that houses the bike's suspension system comprised of a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down telescopic fork with 167 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear with 150 mm of travel.

As for power, the 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 had installed a 1,197cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 125 hp at 8,250 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia EVT 1000 Caponord, an adventure motorcycle that packed the same performance, visual, and technical specifications as previous models without any changes whatsoever.

The bike debuted in 2001 and belonged to the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille. In addition, the bike was created for those riders searching for a machine capable of tackling paved and unpaved roads.

The first series was produced between 2001 and 2003, while the second series was made since 2004. The bikes manufactured in 2004 featured visual, technical, and mechanical modifications and were marketed with an Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) system.

The 2011 model had standard features, such as a half fairing with a large headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, hand guards, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, an engine cover, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998 cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin powerhouse underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

As for suspension, the bike's front wheel was guided by a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork with 175 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was an adventure motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2001 until 2017. The first series was produced between 2001 and 2003 and was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The second series debuted in 2004 and was introduced with several technical, visual, and mechanical modifications. In addition, since 2004, the bike has been marketed with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as standard due to the collaboration between Brembo and Boasch.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an enduro motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The bike was fitted with standard features in the visual department, such as a half fairing with a large headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, hand guards, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, an engine cover, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front with 175 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

Power-wise, the 2010 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel injection (EFI) system, boasting 98 hp at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The first Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was seen in 2001 when the maker released it. It was manufactured until 2003 as part of the first series and was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The second series was manufactured since 2004, and compared to the first series, it featured several aesthetic, technical, and mechanical modifications that enhanced its overall capabilities.

In 2009, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an adventure motorcycle in its sixth year of production that featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models.

In the visual department, the bike remained unchanged, packing the same standard features, such as a half fairing, a large headlight, a windscreen, a wide handlebar with hand guards, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2009 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998cc four-stroke Liquid-cooled V-twin fuel-injected powerhouse at its core that delivered an output power of 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike's power was kept on the safe side by two 300mm brake discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel. The stopping power was handled by an Anti-Lock Braking System that could have been turned off by a button on the instrument cluster.

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, a motorcycle part of the second series that debuted in 2004 with several visual, technical, and mechanical modifications. The first series was produced between 2001 and 2003.

The Aprilia ETV Caponord was an adventure machine made by Aprilia between 2001 and 2017. In addition, the bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

Visually, the 2008 motorcycle remained unchanged, packing the same standard features as previous models, like wire-spoke wheels, an engine cover, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a medium-sized windscreen, and a half fairing with a large headlight.

In the suspension department, the motorcycle was fitted with a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike rolled on a 19-inch front wheel controlled by two 300 mm brake discs, while the 17-inch rear wheel was fitted with a 270 mm disc. The front discs were engaged by four-piston calipers and the rear one by a dual-piston caliper.

The 2008 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 98 hp at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was an adventure motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2001 and continued production until 2017. The bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The first series was made from 2001 until 2003. The second series was produced since 2004 and received several visual, technical, and mechanical modifications, enhancing its overall capabilities.

In 2007, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an enduro motorcycle in its fourth year of production, part of the second series. Since its introduction in 2004, the bike has remained essentially unchanged, packing the same specifications.

Visually, the motorcycle had standard fittings, like wire-spoke wheels, a high-mounted exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a wide handlebar with hand guards, a windscreen, and a half fairing with a large headlight unit.

The 19-inch front wheel was guided by a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork and stopped by two 300 mm discs paired with four-piston calipers. In contrast, the 17-inch rear wheel was handled by an adjustable Sachs shock absorber and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2007 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord boasted 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm. The power was produced by a 998cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons.

The Aprilia ETV Caponord was an adventure motorcycle produced by Aprilia between 2001 and 2017. In addition, the bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, a motorcycle part of the second series that debuted in 2004 with several visual, technical, and mechanical modifications.

The 2006 Caponord model was similar to the previous one, packing the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications without significant modifications. The tiny air deflectors on the sides were eliminated compared to the first series model.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle had standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels, an engine cover, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a medium-sized windscreen, and a half fairing with a large headlight.

In the performance department, the 2006 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine at its core. The powerhouse was coupled to a fuel injection system, boasting 98 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike's front end was handled by a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork with 175 mm of travel and two 300 mm discs with dual-piston calipers. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by a Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm of travel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an adventure motorcycle part of the second series. Compared to the models from the first series, the 2005 machine packed visual, technical, and mechanical modifications.

The 2005 motorcycle came with the same package as the previous model, delivering the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

As for the standard features, the motorcycle packed a half fairing with a large headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 2005 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike's engine was tied to a six-speed manual gearbox with a wet multi-plate clutch, linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 214 kph (133 mph).

For suspension, the bike packed a 50 mm Marzocchi fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm travel on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm brake discs with two-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord was an adventure motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia in 2001. It was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille. It continued production until 2017.

The first series was introduced in 2001 and continued production until 2003, benefiting from a frame design gained over years of experience in the 125 and 250 World Championship classes.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an adventure motorcycle part of the second series with several visual, technical, and mechanical modifications. It also featured ABS as standard.

Visually, the bike was fitted with standard features such as a half fairing with a large headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an engine cover, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a twin-beam box-type aluminum-magnesium alloy frame packing a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an aluminum alloy swingarm with a Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm of travel on the rear.

As for power, the 2004 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine paired to a fuel injection system, boasting 98 hp at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

-The Aprilia ETV Caponord was a road enduro machine produced by Aprilia between 2001 and 2017. In addition, the bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

In 2003, the Italian bike maker launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an enduro motorcycle that debuted in 2001. It was in its third year of production and packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without changes.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings such as wire-spoke wheels, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a medium-sized windscreen, and a half fairing with a large headlight unit.

In the suspension department, the bike had a 50 mm Marzocchi fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm wheel travel on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm brake discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering the right amount of stopping performance.

As for power, the 2003 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 98 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The Aprilia ETV Caponord was an enduro motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia between 2001 and 2017. In addition, the bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Rally Raid, an all-rounder machine that became even more unstoppable, combining the concepts of a tourer, enduro, and off-road motorcycle.

The motorcycle had standard features, such as a half fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, side-mounted rugged aluminum panniers, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

It was built around a twin-beam box-type aluminum-magnesium frame with a 50 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm of travel on the rear.

Braking-wise, the motorcycle rolled on a 19-inch front wheel fitted with two 300 mm brake discs squeezed by dual-piston calipers. In contrast, the 17-inch rear wheel was fitted with a 270 mm disc and a two-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2003 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Rally Raid was driven by a 998cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with 98 hp on tap at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an enduro motorcycle suitable for paved and unpaved roads. The bike was in its second year of production and was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The 2002 motorcycle came with the same package as the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the motorcycle was characterized by standard fittings such as a half fairing with a large headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's frame was fitted with a 50 mm Marzocchi fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm travel on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2002 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 98 hp at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike was kept on the safe side by two 300 mm brake discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

The Aprilia ETV Caponord was a road enduro motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia between 2001 and 2017. In addition, the bike was part of the same family as the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura and RSV Mille.

The first series was released in 2001 and continued production until 2003, benefiting from a frame design gained over years of experience in the 125 and 250 World Championship classes.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, an enduro motorcycle suitable for paved and unpaved roads, addressing those riders searching for a machine to explore the surroundings.

Visually, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a half fairing with a large headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a twin-beam box-type aluminum-magnesium alloy frame with a 50 mm Marzocchi fork with 175 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber with 185 mm travel on the rear.

The braking performance was handled by two 300 mm brake discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2001 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 98 hp at 8,250 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.