Adventure Motorcycles

2015Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel Pack

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The 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel Pack is a sport-touring adventure bike designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort with spirited performance. Its 1200cc engine delivers 114 Nm of torque, while dual-disc front brakes and Continental ABS provide confident handling on varied terrain. Best known for its practical Travel Pack configuration with saddlebags and windscreen, it excels at serious touring without sacrificing road agility.

Capacity: 1197.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: Not on record
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Seat height: 840 mm
Power: 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 8250 RPM

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Other years 2015 2016 2017 2018

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail40%

Cornering75%

City riding55%

Daily riding75%

Touring93%

Two-up85%

Track45%

Best for: Built primarily for long-distance sport touring, blending a big-bore V-twin engine, electronic suspension, and saddlebag-ready ergonomics for covering serious miles in comfort.
Built for: A confident, muscular sport-tourer that pairs strong V-twin torque delivery with adjustable electronic damping and rider-mode flexibility for varied road conditions.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking a lightweight city commuter, serious off-road capability, or a budget-friendly first bike.

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 840mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel Pack, 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1197.0 ccm
Power: 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 8250 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 147 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: FPVMC1.19VKC-001
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 6.28 L/100km (37.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 5.9 CO g/km
Torque: 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m) @ 6800 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 67.8 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1565 mm
Overall length: 2248 mm
Overall width: 925 mm
Overall height: 1205 mm
Seat height: 840 mm
Fuel capacity: 24.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 5.00 litres
Carrying capacity: Sadldle bags
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable steel rear subframe.
Front suspension: Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 167 mm.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload.
Front wheel travel: 167 mm
Rear wheel travel: 150 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 125 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-R19
Rear tyre: 190/55-R17

Other

Color options: Red
Comments: Two channel Continental ABS. Windscreen.
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

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	2015	2016	2017	2018
Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc	1197 cc	1197 cc
Seat height	840 mm	840 mm	840 mm	840 mm
Fuel capacity	24 L	24 L	24 L	24 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERSep 2016 · 16V691000

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.

Risk: If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONJan 2015 · 15V007000

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

Risk: A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

These recalls cover some 2015 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Aprilia recalls →