Adventure Motorcycles
2006Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid
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The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid is a sport-touring adventure bike designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort with genuine off-road capability. Powered by a 998cc twin-cylinder engine delivering 97 horsepower, it combines fuel injection efficiency with a dry-sump lubrication system for reliability on challenging terrain. Best known for balancing on-road performance with adventure-touring versatility, it suits experienced riders tackling mixed-surface journeys.
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 215.0 kg
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Power
- 96.7 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM
What’s new for the 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid
vs the 2005| Spec | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM | 96.7 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM |
| Dry weight | — | 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic telescopic fork. Piston and cartridge motocross type fork hydraulics. Compression adjustment (on RH leg) and rebound adjustment (on LH leg). | Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic telescopic fork. 200 mm wheel travel. Piston and cartridge motocross type fork hydraulics. Compression adjustment (on RH leg) and rebound adjustment (on LH leg). |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium alloy swing-arm. New rising rate linkage with APS (Aprilia Progressive System). Sachs hydraulic monoshock with mechanical compression and rebound adjustment and hydraulic preload adjustment.Separate nitrogen reservoir. | Aluminium alloy swing-arm. New rising rate linkage with APS (Aprilia Progressive System). Sachs hydraulic monoshock with mechanical compression and rebound adjustment and hydraulic preload adjustment.Separate nitrogen reservoir. 200 mm wheel travel. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a long-distance adventure tourer with genuine off-road capability, blending V-twin torque with a rally-raid inspired chassis for mixed-surface journeys.
- Built for
- A rugged, go-anywhere personality with strong V-twin torque, plush long-travel suspension, and rally styling that favors stability and endurance over outright sharpness.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for shorter riders or those seeking a nimble, lightweight machine for tight city streets or aggressive track riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Power
- 96.7 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM
- Torque
- 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4498 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 97.0 x 67.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital electronic ignition with TSI (Twin Spark Ignition) with two spark plugs per cylinder. Ignition timing integrated in the injection control system.
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump with separate oil reservoir.
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1568 mm
- Overall length
- 2300 mm
- Overall width
- 876 mm
- Overall height
- 1460 mm
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Dry weight
- 215.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 25.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Sloping parallel twin spar frame in aluminium-magnesium alloy.
- Front suspension
- Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic telescopic fork. 200 mm wheel travel. Piston and cartridge motocross type fork hydraulics. Compression adjustment (on RH leg) and rebound adjustment (on LH leg).
- Rear suspension
- Aluminium alloy swing-arm. New rising rate linkage with APS (Aprilia Progressive System). Sachs hydraulic monoshock with mechanical compression and rebound adjustment and hydraulic preload adjustment.Separate nitrogen reservoir. 200 mm wheel travel.
- Front wheel travel
- 200 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 200 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.8°
- Trail
- 129 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 272 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-19.
- Rear tyre
- 110/80-19.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 998 cc | 997 cc | 998 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 215 kg |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 860 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid?
The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid have?
The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid has a Power of 96.7 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM.
How many gears does the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid have?
The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid?
The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid has a Torque of 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM.
How much does the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid weigh?
The 2006 Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid has a Dry weight of 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds).
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