2007Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord

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The 2007 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord is a big-bore adventure tourer for riders who want to cover long distances on road with the option of easy gravel. Its 998 cc V-twin delivers a relaxed 88.5 hp with strong mid-range pull, and the 25-litre tank gives serious touring range. Best known as Aprilia's comfortable, characterful alternative to the mainstream adventure twins.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 215.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 88.5 HP (66.0 kW) @ 8250 RPM

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What’s new for the 2007 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord

vs the 2006

Spec	2006	2007
Power	98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 8250 RPM	88.5 HP (66.0 kW) @ 8250 RPM
Torque	97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs)	90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs)
Front suspension	Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic action telescopic fork.	Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic fork.
Rear suspension	Aluminium alloy swing-arm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) linkage.	Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and spring preload
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Bremo stainless steel semi-floating disks.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Bremo stainless steel disk.

Other years 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering75%

City riding60%

Daily riding72%

Touring88%

Two-up78%

Track40%

Best for: It's built primarily for long-distance touring and mixed-road adventure riding rather than outright sport performance.
Built for: The V-twin delivers strong, torquey mid-range power with a relaxed, confident character suited to covering big miles.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight track weapon or a dedicated hardcore off-road machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2007 Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 88.5 HP (66.0 kW) @ 8250 RPM
EPA Certificate No.: 7PVMC0.99PSC-013
EPA CO Emissions: 2.0 CO g/km
Torque: 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4116 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 97.0 x 67.5 mm
Compression: 10.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control. Freudenberg clutch line.

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1544 mm
Overall length: 2290 mm
Overall width: 876 mm
Overall height: 1436 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 215.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 5.00 litres
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double Wave Twin Beam frame in aluminium-magnesium alloy.
Front suspension: Marzocchi 50 mm hydraulic fork.
Rear suspension: Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and spring preload
Front wheel travel: 175 mm
Rear wheel travel: 185 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.9°
Trail: 129 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Bremo stainless steel semi-floating disks.
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Bremo stainless steel disk.
Rear brakes diameter: 272 mm
Front tyre: 110/80-VR19
Rear tyre: 150/70-VR17

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2001	2003	2005	2007	2008
Capacity	998 cc	998 cc	997 cc	998 cc	998 cc
Dry weight	215 kg	215 kg	215 kg	215 kg	215 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L