Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 vs. Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013
Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
Overview - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 are both enduro motorcycles that offer powerful engines and advanced rider assistance systems.
In terms of engine specifications, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 60 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 has a larger bore of 106 mm and a stroke of 67.8 mm. The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 has an engine power of 129 HP and a torque of 126 Nm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 has a slightly lower engine power of 125 HP and a torque of 117 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and offer different transmission options, with the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 featuring a prop shaft transmission and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 using a chain transmission.
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 offers preload and rebound adjustment for both the front and rear suspension, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustment for both the front and rear suspension.
Both motorcycles have aluminum frames and double disk brakes at the front. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 offers additional advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control, while the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 only has traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 has a front tire diameter of 17 inches and a rear tire width of 180 mm. The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1595 mm compared to the 1565 mm wheelbase of the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016. The seat height of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 is 850 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 has a slightly lower seat height of 840 mm. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 24 liters compared to the 21.5 liter fuel tank capacity of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013.
Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
In terms of strengths, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 is praised for its powerful four-cylinder engine, innovative looks, pleasant driving experience, fascinating technology, and high performance. On the other hand, the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 is praised for its delightfully characteristic powerplant, performance modes, ABS triple adjustable, traction control, simple cruise control, electronic chassis, and right ergonomics and looks.
However, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 has some weaknesses such as its large overall weight, irritating concept, and somewhat boring design. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016 has weaknesses including rapid fuel consumption, suspension that feels a little soft on good roads, and noticeable set-up torque when braking in bends.
Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 compared to Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013
It's not for people crossing Africa, but it is for people crossing Europe. Great travelling comfort - a mixture of tourer and touring enduro. The engine drives it like the brochure promises "V4 with 1200 cc" - actually wasteful.
Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016
The Aprilia Caponord 1200 is therefore a thoroughly modern and practical motorbike that makes travelling on the big enduro easier, better and safer with numerous (sophisticated) electronic features. The engine, too, with its 125 hp, is and remains a powerful companion that is particularly impressive 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 irons out even the roughest knocks.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS
There are a few key differences between a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2013 and a Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS 2016. It takes less time to sell a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer with 64 days compared to 79 days for a Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS. Since model year 2012 1000PS.de editors have written 12 reviews for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer and 5 reviews for the Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS since model year 2013. The first review for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer was published on 07/11/2011 and now has more than 7,300 views. This compares to more than 14,300 views for the first review on Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS published on 13/11/2012.
