BMW R 1200 GS 2015 vs. Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2015 vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
The BMW R 1200 GS 2015 and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 are both powerful enduro motorcycles with similar engine power and torque. The BMW R 1200 GS has a boxer engine with a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a V2 engine with a larger bore of 106 mm and a shorter stroke of 67.8 mm. Both motorcycles have a transmission system, with the BMW R 1200 GS using a prop shaft and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally using a chain.
In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1200 GS has a front suspension strut with preload adjustment, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has an upside-down telescopic fork with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension of both motorcycles also has compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
The chassis of the BMW R 1200 GS is made of steel, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has an aluminum frame. Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. The BMW R 1200 GS has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 170 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally also has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 170 mm with a diameter of 17 inches.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the BMW R 1200 GS has a wheelbase of 1507 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1565 mm and a larger fuel tank capacity of 24 liters.
The BMW R 1200 GS has a reputation for being a powerful and versatile motorcycle that can be used both on and off-road. It has a comfortable seating position and is known for its low fuel consumption. However, it has a long and expensive surcharge side, and some riders may need time to get used to the Telelever front suspension. The brakes on the BMW R 1200 GS are also known to be very sharp.
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
On the other hand, the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a powerful V2 engine with a wonderful sound. It has a very sensitive and comfortable chassis, and a large windshield for added protection. The seating position is also comfortable, and it comes with traction control and ABS as standard, which can be switched off. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally also has performance modes, cruise control, LED auxiliary headlights, and an aluminum luggage set. However, some riders have noted that the chassis seems a little soft on good roads, and the engine has a quiet "chirp" between 3000 and 4000 revs.
In conclusion, both the BMW R 1200 GS 2015 and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 are powerful and capable enduro motorcycles. The BMW R 1200 GS is known for its powerful engine and low fuel consumption, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally offers a powerful V2 engine and a comfortable chassis. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2015 compared to Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
A GS is at home almost anywhere - but only to a limited extent on the racetrack. It's a pleasure to feel the power of the partially water-cooled boxer twin cylinder on the exit of the bend - 125 hp only seems much weaker on paper than 150 or even 160 hp on the competition. With 125 Newton metres of torque, the acceleration from the bottom is superb anyway and the GS, at 238 kilos ready to ride, does not carry too much flab despite its bulky appearance. In very tight corners, the low centre of gravity also has a positive effect - the BMW R 1200 GS is very hard to crack! Even the front telelever suspension, which suppresses the front wheel's tendency to sink in when braking, fits perfectly into the overall package on the GS and can only slightly detract from its sporty character.
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally is unmistakably the top model in the Capo range: a classy set of panniers, crash bars, engine guard, additional LED headlights and an extravagant set of spoke rims are incredibly pleasing to the eye. In terms of performance, the Rally with traction control, ABS and cruise control is not far removed from its "normal" Travel Pack sister. And the engine, with its 125 hp, is and remains a powerful companion that impresses above all with its throaty V2 sound and good power. You have to like the comfortable chassis - while fans of the hardcore league will turn up their noses, everyone else will enjoy the ingenious active chassis that smoothes out even the roughest knocks. The only thing standing in the way of off-road use is the road tyres; the front 19-inch wheel would certainly be happy to take on the odd off-road excursion with different tyres.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally
There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 GS 2015 and a Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 47. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 GS with 66 days compared to 112 days for a Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 98 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS and 5 reviews for the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally since model year 2015. The first review for the BMW R 1200 GS was published on 1/20/2004 and now has more than 19,100 views. This compares to more than 27,000 views for the first review on Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally published on 2/25/2015.
