BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs. Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2018 compared to Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,197 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	2,245 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,565 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015

The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally is unmistakably the top model in the Capo range: a classy set of panniers, crash bars, engine guard, additional LED headlights and an extravagant set of spoke rims are incredibly pleasing to the eye. In terms of performance, the Rally with traction control, ABS and cruise control is not far removed from its "normal" Travel Pack sister. And the engine, with its 125 hp, is and remains a powerful companion that impresses above all with its throaty V2 sound and good power. You have to like the comfortable chassis - while fans of the hardcore league will turn up their noses, everyone else will enjoy the ingenious active chassis that smoothes out even the roughest knocks. The only thing standing in the way of off-road use is the road tyres; the front 19-inch wheel would certainly be happy to take on the odd off-road excursion with different tyres.

Powerful V2 engine with wonderful sound

very sensitive and comfortable chassis

large windshield

comfortable seating position

traction control and ABS as standard and can be switched off

performance modes

cruise control

LED auxiliary headlights

aluminium luggage set.

Chassis seems a little soft on good roads

engine has a quiet "chirp" between 3000 and 4000 revs