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Aprilia Caponord 1200 “Travel Pack”: e-harmony
5-07-2013
The Aprilia did it again the miracle of delivering seminars electronic perfection in on-off final execution!
The truth is that for quite a long time the attention of specialists and non-motorcyclists space on the large on-off, elicit new BMW 1200GS and KTM 1190 Adventure. Even after the official presentation of the Aprilia Caponord 1200, a motorcycle 12 years after he set out to continue its journey to distant ancestor Caponord 1000, had created great “buzz”. But as almost always happens, the biggest and most pleasant surprises come from where you do not expect them!
After a week in the saddle of the new Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel Pack, we can boldly say that it is a top ON-off (the uppercase On asphalt because of orientation) that achieves to combine and implement electronic devices of any kind with way that everyone will envy.
Caponord and Dorsoduro
Two completely different bikes but with enough common points as the Dorsoduro 1200 has lent the new Caponord engine and frame – scissors. Certainly liquid-cooled 1,197 cc of V2 an included angle of 90 degrees has accepted changes to become smoother at low revs and then more torquey and economical. With an output that is near to 125 horsepower may at any time give you smiles of pleasure!
The frame from the other by a combination of aluminum and steel truss molded parts at the bottom, has changed mainly to geometric characteristics.
Aprilia electronic pioneer
There is some kind of secret that Aprilia has leading expertise in electronic devices. Just with the new Dorsoduro namely issuing Travel Pack, featuring electronically adjustable suspension imienergitikes (ADD) and Cruise Control surpassed herself!
To system ADD ( Aprilia Dynamic Damping) through algorithms and sensors have the ability to continually adjusts depreciation posts even on the move depending on driving style and road conditions, offering at any time and once the rider the perfect balance! You can preset 4 different settings on the rear spring preload of the shock absorber, but all this is probably no particular reason after the setting “Auto” all set automatically (even preload) depending on the weight the bike at that moment. So not worried about anything, just enjoy top function posts since the ADD system works better than anything we have similar taste.
Beyond have the ATC ( Aprilia Traction Control) adjustable in three positions with the first being the least intrusive. Truly the traction control is excellent, allowing the rider to fully utilize the power of the engine without ever losing control.
Also the choice between three mapping engine performance (Sport, Touring and Rain), latest generation two-channel ABS and the new
ACC ( Aprilia Cruise Control), which allows you to maintain the desired constant speed without throttle (only at speeds 3rd to 6th in box) and turn off automatically if you touch throttle / brake / button.
The ABS and ATC disabled if desired by the rider. Also to make any intervention in ADD and ATC should the bike be stopped. Unlike the mappings you can change the move. An important detail is that all the default settings in the electronics remain even if erase motorcycle.
Magic carpet
New Caponord 1200 is pretty close with obvious influence superbike RSV on aesthetics (especially the forefoot). The issuance Travel Pack offers besides the extra electronics and panniers large capacity because of low mounted exhaust, double stand and protective handfuls. The manually adjustable screen is more than sufficient for rider with height 1.75 m
V2′s sound is bass and without annoying excites the senses. Most certainly excite you open the throttle abruptly (either by mapping Touring or Sport) because the acceleration is immediate and over 6,000 rpm overwhelming! Of course, the V2 does not like to operate under the 3000 rpm because it becomes quite rugged. The comfortable saddle, which will evaluate accordingly and passengers, along with open handlebar grips predispose immediately open road. Not that Caponord will rankled in the town and hides a superbly the pounds with the right weighing available.
Anywhere but choose to move you will be impressed with the operation of the suspension and ADD. It is very difficult to transfer into words the feeling of comfort and quality features offered. Indeed, even in the worst faults feel to absorb everything effortlessly. Moreover, if they want to push the situation turns, continue to stand up to the challenge. From there on the open road Caponord travels with ease completely steadfast (we faced very strong winds), maintaining speeds of 160-180 km, while capable of catching more than 240 km on the odometer. The consumption compared to Dorsoduro actually improved. When we lead the Dorsoduro was impossible to take less than 8 – 8.5 liters for 100 kilometers. With Caponord but an average consumption is around 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
the overall positive impression from driving complement the four-brakes with radial calipers Brembo. The ABS will slow to intervene exhausting the limits of grip and just do not ‘amolaei “no!
Excellent
New Caponord 1200 left us the best impression and it is really very difficult to find a flaw. If you exclude the off road use then hard to find competitor, especially if you calculate the price and for issuing Travel Pack with electronically adjustable suspension at 15,900 euros.
Text: Chris Sokos
Photo: Aprilia
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