Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord

The large-capacity trail-styled bike market is a lucrative one in Europe, and Aprilia's entry is certainly distinctive. The large twin-headlamp fairing follows the quirky design brief of the rest of the firm's bikes, while providing good weather protection. The familiar RSV Mille-based engine has been re-tuned to produce 73kW (98bhp) rather then the 97kW (130bhp) of the donor bike, providing a flatter, less peaky power delivery, more suited to relaxing progress. The unusual 'Double Wave' frame is very stiff, and long-travel suspension soaks up the worst bumps. Like most big-bore trailbikes, the Caponord is mainly aimed at touring use, so it has a large 25-litre (5.5 gal) fuel tank, spacious pillion accommodation and a large, comfy dual seat.

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Features:

Year
2001-2002

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
997.6
Bore x Stroke 97 x 67.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.4:1

Induction
Fuel injection

Ignition / Starting
Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder / electric

Max Power
98 hp 72 KW @ 8250 rpm

Max Torque
9.88 kg-m 97 Nm @ 6250 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Frame Wave Twin Beam in box-type aluminium-magnesium alloy, highly-resistant removable steel rear subframe

Front Suspension
50mm Marzocchi hydraulic fork. 175mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy swing arm, progressive linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, rebound and preload adjustable. 185mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2 x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/80 VR19

Rear Tyre
150/70 VR17
Seat Height 820 mm

Dry-Weight
215 kg

Fuel Capacity (res)
25 Litres. (5L)

Consumption average
16.2 km/lit

Standing ¼ Mile
12.1 sec / 179.2 km/h

Top Speed
219.2 km/h