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Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017
Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore106 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque117 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,197 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,245 mmLength2,210 mm
HeightHeight1,440 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,565 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS

Model year
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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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