Aprilia Caponord 1200 Long Term Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2017
- Whats up everybody i have been meaning to make this for a while but this is a review of my bike in the long term. it goes over some of the problems I've had along with some of the things i love about it. Thanks for watching and feel free to comment share and give it a thumbs up.
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My Bike- 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200
Helmet- HJC RPHA 10 Ben Spies edition
Jacket- Icon Contra 2 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Wow, great video! How did you record audio & video?
Go Pro Hero 4 silver with an attached lapel mic
@@ReignsRides stunning
In my opinion, one of the most underrated motorcycles in production today.
great review.
also the stelvio 1200
checked out all the videos of the Aprilia capanord, this video is probably the best one, excellent review.
Words of wisdom at around the 5.20 minute mark... about safety, speed. Great video. FYI, my GS has a 3 year warranty. Cheers.
superb video, and very informative, just got one, but weather in Scotland is rubbish just now, looking forward too riding the capa. thanks for the video.
Thank you for the positive feedback hopefully the weather turns for you soon
I have been looking for a new bike in this new style of bike. I have been riding an 09 SV650sf and though I love the bike, its always been too small for me. At 190lbs and 6'2, Its a bit cramped.
I also plan on starting to ride more 2up. So far I have been debating this or even the new Kawi Versys 1000lt.I want a street bike since I don't ever plan on doing offroad, especially with a passenger. The Caponord has always been an interest because of the V-Twin. Awesome sound and torque.
Look fwd to seeing your exhaust mod. vid.
After I ride mine for
a month or two, I'll let you know how I get on and may very well pick your brain for some cool mods.
Cheers
+Scott Dempsey video is up
Nice review. I've had one for 4 years and love it, still. For me it's a great sport tourer, sporty yet comfy enough for travelling. I don't see the point of the riding modes other than S. My semi active suspensions are awesome. Only problem for me if the battery dying when not used enough. None of my previous bikes did the same.
Only Yuasa batteries for Italian V-engine motorbikes, trust me
Cool bike man.The clutch/brake fluid issue is very common with ducatis as well.On my 796 clutch/front-back brake fluid turns black.Its from the heat,the lines are close to engine/headers.
Have the same thing with my Tuono Gen 1. This is as far as I know connected to the NBR rubber sealing which colours the fluid. It is not an issue though. You do not have to replace it.
good tip about the 190 tyre cp, have you done it yet? I'm replacing my one soon and gonna try the 190 rear. centerstand touches down, noticed that already. thanks again.
Hi, what's it like in traffic on a commute ? I heard they don't cope to well. Would appreciate your feedback.
I had the Capo ETV 1000, previous model, and it is a FANTASTIC bike. I have an Africa Twin right now, but the Capo was the one I should have not let go.
I agree the Capo was fantastic. Sad to see they discontinued them. Excited about my new Italian twin I just picked up a Multistrada
@@ReignsRides 🤪
"It is not adventure at all" Lol 😂 very honest
Very good review, thanks. I am going to do a demo this week and if I like it my be my next bike.
Now I have read in a forum about oil consumption, is this a issue with your bike? As this can keep me back from the bike.
I did have the first Capo, loved the bike.
Thanks again and good rides.
Antonio Ribeiro I haven't noticed any oil consumption issues but that being said I change mine around every 3k miles because I ride the bike hard all the time lol
6'6" me too. Enough room? Comfortable?
Good review. I just purchased a 2nd Capa 1200, '14 model. Collecting this week. On the test ride I fell in love with the exhaust note, torque, great riding position, seat comfort to name a few positives... on the negative was the long hand reach required for both levers and stiffness of clutch lever - ill resolve with after mkt levers. I noticed a fair bit of engine heat too- legs.
But having come from a V Storm 650 DLA, the Capa is just what I wanted with a great 2nd hand price point. I nearly spent the 5k more to get the Ducati Multi. Time will tell if I made the wrong decision.
Thanks again for the video post. Safe riding.
Scott Dempsey you should here the exhaust note with aftermarket exhaust I have a video I'm going to put up with the sound and a review of a fairly cheap option to increase sound. Overall I love the bike and I believe you made the right choice 👌if you want to know more info on mods and little quirks with the bike you can message me on instagram @cp_rides or email me at cprides7712@gmail.com thanks for watching the video
How is going with the caponord... I m looking to buy now... what problem did you have
As a new capo 1200 owner and 6'2", I'm wondering how your riding stance is as I find myself hunched over, since the rider seat is not long enough (the passenger seat gets in the way). Did you change the seat, sit upright all the time or... any advice on how you get 6'6" comfortable for 9k+ miles would be appreciated
Alex Rusgo I mostly ride sitting straight up unless I’m in the twisties. I did notice the rear seat problem but as far as I can find no one is making a good aftermarket seat option. I would like to see an option for a flatter seat that goes back a little further for now I’ve just adapted my riding to it
At the end of the video in the couple of turns you were struggling with a trajectory? Were you not leaning enough or the bike is too heavy and lazy to tip in the corner?
Cyber Gasty Mostly it was me not turning in enough and misjudgment of the corner. After I switched to a 190/55 rear tire the bike has been much easier to ride now.
What beautiful places!
+67claudius Only reason I like Cali
and an ideal climate for bikers.
67claudius lol yup thanks for checking out the video I hope to continue making more
Keep it up!
good video, very informative. thanks. went and got silver one, and gpr exhaust on order.
How it going man!? Love your videos I have seen and love the bike. I just figured out how to turn the traction control off on my 15 Caponord like yours this evening in hopes of getting the balls to try wheeling it lol. Any tips on how you wheelie it? I know it’s a heavy beast and I don’t want to give it too much throttle trying to get it up and end up looping it.
Apologies for the delayed response I was away for a while. Thank you for subscribing and the kind words. Start small and always cover the rear brake. get into 1st gear around 5K RPM and crack open the throttle. This will get you used to the instant acceleration. Then if the wheel comes up hit the rear brake to bring it down to build the muscle memory that you can always bring the wheel down that way. Eventually once you get used to it I usually did clutch ups in 2nd gear. it is a heavy bike so you have to give it a lot of throttle before you dump the clutch. I liked to time it all together by rolling off throttle to load the front forks then pop the clutch to get the bike to come up.
Hey cprides thanks for the movie I have a 2016 Caponord also and love it do you still own yours, they are a little quirky but a lot of fun to ride, you forgot to mention ther a bit thirsty on the fuel also.
malandery just sold her actually for a KTM but I loved it and it’s quirks for the last 2 years
I'm going to look at an unsold 2015 travel pack at a dealer today. It's heavily discounted and the last one in stock. I regularly ride with a pillion and luggage, do you think the bike is suitable for this? Thanks for the vid!
Rob Howarth the bike is perfect for 2 up riding my wife and I do it all the time. I'm 6'6 and she still has plenty of room on the back also the suspension is fully adjusted at the press of a button to match the amount of weight on the bike along with 3 power modes for the different situations. Hit me up with an email @ cprides7712@gmail.com
Rob Howarth also beware of the service costs I'm running in to that problem right now as in order to not void the warranty I have to have the dealer do the work. My 12000 mile service is quoted to cost $1400. I'd do the work myself but having the warranty keeps the warm and fuzzy on a bike that all the parts have to come from Italy
Not a big fan of wheelies :) but it's good to see that someone with that height rides this bike and finds it comfortable. I'm also around 6'5 and was concerned about the comfort. Also in the process of purchasing a demo one with travel pack. The scenery looks like in Croatia. :)
No wonder why you have just a little bit or rain. You are riding near Escondido and San Diego... Up here in Redding CA, there is a lot more rain in CA...
Thanks for the video! I have the red 2015 same as you. Has yours ever shut off after a slow in town start? Mine did an odd stall/shut off, but it definitely had enough revs.
Scott Bergley yea I've had it happen a couple of times. My theory is that since the bike is tuned to run very lean to meet euro emissions it may just not get enough fuel on when engine braking. At least in my case that's when it's happened was when I was decelerating down first gear with just engine braking. Hopefully that's all it is anyways thanks for checking out the video
That makes sense, thanks for the quick response! I'm about ready to get new tires, are the angel brand you put on yours expensive? Hate to bug you with technical stuff, but does your capo emit white smoke from the tail pipe when its cold?
+Scott Bergley I would make sure to get 190 profile tires and the ones I bought are pirelli Angel GT. They are a duel compound tire making the hard in the middle and soft on the edges. Because #Pirelli they are a little pricey but the price can very depending on where you get them. And the white smoke is normal when cold. Oh and I don't mind the questions I can talk bikes all day lol. It's something I'm extremely passionate about
I will definitely take a look at those pirelli. Do you know the general range on those tires? A friend of mine wanted me to take a look at the shinko tires, which only have a range of about 4k. They seemed a little cheap to me though. He rides a speed triple and i thought the need for his tires would be different from mine.
Were those power wheelies or did you have to use the clutch? Im waiting for my 2015 to get here from shipping
Jon Collins all clutch ups
Dang does it pull the front end at all from just throttle? Always thought it would be cool to own a bike like that lol bwaaahhh
@@JC-uq7tp it will in first gear around 30 MPH
CPRides hurraay!
What I really want to know is if it's good for a long trip, all day riding, day after day, comfortwise? Also, how tall are you?
I am 6ft 6in tall and found it to be the most comfortable bike I ever owned. The longest ride I did on it was only 6 hours but I was comfortable the whole time no sore spots or feeling that my legs were cramped.
@@ReignsRides Thank you!
I'm checking to trade my vstrom 1000 XT for the caponord rally ... thoughts?
Depends on your riding. I think the V-Strom would be better offroad. The Capo is more of a road touring bike even the rally edition. Not enough ground clearance offroad and the suspension is pretty soft.
Man you couldn't hit an apex with a rifle lol
RIP earbud users
Watching you ride makes me nervous. Not exactly the best at picking your lines. Nice bike though
I will certainly work on the lines. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a Multistrada wannabe to me with due respect.
Roger Morello oh yea that's exactly what it is. It seems like every company is trying to copy it now. I wanted wan just couldn't justify the 7k difference in price
Wow 7k !!! Now that is certainly a consideration which justifies your reasoning.
Roger Morello yea a new one msrp for around $10,500
better looking than a MS imo
Roger Morello the first caponord came out two years before the first multistrada
street orientated?? streets are in cities buddy
I think is an a great motorcycle.
I really loved it while I had it. I honestly regret selling it.
@@ReignsRides I have another Aprilia motorcycle, Shiver, it’s from 2012 and I never had a problem.
The problem of Aprilia are the Italian people that they doesn’t have understand these motorcycles.
@@francescoalbertosi2241 I always wanted to try a shiver. I am just too tall being 6’6. Those bike just don’t fit me, it’s why I’ve always loved adventure style bikes or sport touring