DESIGN
The Aprilia CAPONORD ETV 1000 is modern, stylish and refined, free from futuristic excesses. The bike is conceived and built to last in every way. No over-design, just practical, functional solutions that work.
Just like Aprilia's high performance sports machines, the CAPONORD has also been subjected to extensive wind tunnel testing to eliminate annoying turbulence and achieve a perfect balance between aerodynamic penetration and protection for the rider and passenger.
FRAME
The Aprilia ETV 1000 CAPONORD is the first and only trail bike with an aluminium perimeter frame. The extruded aluminium alloy, box section Double Wave Aluminium Beams are welded to aluminium-magnesium alloy end castings. This exceptional frame ensures the best torsional rigidity in its class.
Great care has been taken with the frame design to keep weight as close as possible to the bike's centre of gravity. The special shape of the frame also guarantees a comfortable riding position and eliminates the turbulence and drag normally generated around the knees and legs.
The rear swing-arm, also in aluminium-magnesium alloy, has a chilled cast main section, extruded members and forged ends for the best possible combination of lightness and torsional rigidity. The unit's design also maximises its weight/rigidity ratio.
EXHAUST
The exhaust system incorporates two all stainless steel silencers (to guarantee long working life without loss of efficiency).
The positioning and size of the exhaust ends was determined as the result of extensive research into aerodynamics and ridability. The solution chosen ensures significant technical and practical advantages, including:
- perfect balance;
- low noise;
- no irritating turbulence at high speeds;
- compact, narrow tail for quick and easy pannier mounting;
- emissions well within EURO 2 limits.
SUSPENSION
The suspension is of the same heavy duty type used on competition enduros, but are calibrated for exceptional comfort under all riding conditions, on and off the road.
- 50 mm Marzocchi long travel fork (175 mm). The Aprilia ETV 1000 CAPONORD is the only twin cylinder trail bike with a 50 mm fork fitted as standard. The fork is derived from competition enduro forks for top level performance, strength and, above all else, exceptional flexural rigidity, which is of tremendous importance to riding stability given the length of fork travel. The 2003 CAPONORD's front fork has a brand new setup for an even better ride.
- Sachs rear monoshock, adjustable in rebound and preload, and APS (Aprilia Progressive System) linkage. A practical, easily accessible knob is provided for quick and easy suspension adjustment to adapt action to all riding conditions from full load to off-road sports.
RIDING POSITION
An extremely low seat height (only 820 mm) ensures that riders of all statures can achieve solid, safe foot contact with the ground.
Wind protection is exceptional at all speeds, thanks to a large size windshield, integrated hand guards and a specially shaped frame and tank that keep the wind off the riders knees and legs. Only the CAPONORD can assure both the rider and the passenger such high levels of comfort on even the longest journeys.
The CAPONORD's aerodynamics were the subject of extensive wind tunnel testing at the University of Perugia. The incredible result is that the bike's coefficient of aerodynamic penetration (CX) is even better with rider upright than with rider prone or with the bike alone (without rider).
The passenger seat can be removed if not used leaving a large load carrying area. A special cover enables the spacious under-seat storage compartment to be locked even without the passenger seat in place.
INSTRUMENTS
The dashboard comprises two analog instruments and an easy to read multi-purpose digital display for clock, ambient temperature, coolant temperature, and litres of fuel remaining. The display also flags up a "service" message to notify the rider when a service is due plus any injection system malfunction codes. (Malfunctions as such are signalled by a warning light.)
Easy readability is ensured by large instrument size and blue back-lighting (adjustable to 3 levels of intensity). Blue backlighting prevents eye fatigue and gives the dashboard of this new Aprilia an even more exclusive appearance.
COMPONENTS
The Aprilia ETV 1000 CAPONORD features components of an exceptionally high level:
- Brembo brakes with Freudenberg brake lines (with technical characteristics similar to those of metal braided lines). Front brake with double 300 mm stainless steel disks, floating calliper with two differential diameter 32 and 30 mm pistons. Rear brake with Æ 270 mm stainless steel disk and twin opposing 34 mm piston calliper. New type brake pads.
- Removable high strength steel saddle mount frame.
- Free form multi-focal light cluster with complex surface design, manufactured in special plastic for lightness and optimum weight distribution at a point critical to ridability. The beams are independently adjustable vertically (by means of an adjuster screw) and horizontally (by means of a knob inside the windshield). This means that the headlight can be set up exactly as needed for long distance touring even with full load and with all bags and accessories fitted.
The depth and width of the beam combined with the intense, uniform light from two H4 55W halogen bulbs ensure exceptional visibility.
- Practical 12 V power socket for intercom, accessories, etc..
ACCESSORIES
The CAPONORD is Aprilia's globe trotter, designed for maximum versatility in all situations. That is why Aprilia provides such a wide range of dedicated touring accessories.
· ETV CAPONORD panniers complete with mounting rack.
· Tank bag with back pack shoulder straps.
· Centre stand.
· Aprilia Body Guard armoured cable lock.
· Low rider seat (800 mm).
| General information |
| Model: |
Aprilia ETV 1000 CapoNord |
| Year: |
2002 |
| Category: |
Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: |
66.9 out of 100. |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: |
997.62 ccm (60.87 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: |
V2 |
| Stroke: |
4 |
| Power: |
98.00 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 8250 RPM |
| Torque: |
97.00 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM |
| Compression: |
10.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: |
97.0 x 67.5 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system: |
Injection |
| Valves per cylinder: |
4 |
| Cooling system: |
Liquid |
| Gearbox: |
6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: |
Chain |
| Physical measures |
| Dry weight: |
215.0 kg (474.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: |
820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: |
1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Overall length: |
2,310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Overall width: |
830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: |
1,560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
| Front suspension travel: |
175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension travel: |
185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: |
110/80-VR19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: |
150/70-VR17 |
| Front brakes: |
Dual disc |
| Front brakes diameter: |
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: |
270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
| Power/weight ratio: |
0.4558 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
| Fuel capacity: |
25.00 litres (6.61 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: |
5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
