Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 vs. Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
Overview - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
In terms of technical specifications, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 60 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 has a bore of 106 mm and a stroke of 67.8 mm. The engine power of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 129 HP, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a slightly lower engine power of 125 HP. The torque of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 126 Nm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a torque of 117 Nm. Both motorcycles have an electric starter and a transmission, but the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has a prop shaft transmission, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a chain transmission. The displacement of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 1237 ccm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a slightly smaller displacement of 1197 ccm.
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has adjustment options for preload and rebound, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has additional adjustment options for compression. Both motorcycles have adjustable suspension at the rear, with options for preload and rebound adjustment. The chassis of both motorcycles is made of aluminium. The front brakes of both motorcycles are double disk type.
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has traction control, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has dynamic suspension and traction control. Both motorcycles have a front tyre diameter of 19 inches and a rear tyre diameter of 17 inches. The rear tyre width of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 150 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a slightly wider rear tyre width of 170 mm. The wheelbase of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 1595 mm, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1565 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is 21.5 liters, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally has a larger fuel tank capacity of 24 liters.
In terms of strengths, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 offers a pleasant ride, useful electronics, a great engine, powerful brakes, ABS, and a strong engine. On the other hand, the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 has a powerful V2 engine with a wonderful sound, a very sensitive and comfortable chassis, a large windshield, a comfortable seating position, traction control and ABS as standard and can be switched off, performance modes, cruise control, LED auxiliary headlights, and an aluminium luggage set.
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
However, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 does have some weaknesses, including its high weight, rocking effect of the gimbal, sluggish traction point, and low, difficult to adjust windshield. The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 has a chassis that seems a little soft on good roads and an engine that has a quiet "chirp" between 3000 and 4000 revs.
Overall, both the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015 have their strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately depends on the rider's preferences and priorities in terms of performance, comfort, and advanced features.
Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 compared to Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
The successor to the successful Varadero has been long awaited, and now it is finally here. The Honda engineers seem to have packed everything that was available in terms of high-tech into the top model: dual-clutch transmission, combined ABS and traction control.
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 Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally
There are a few key differences between a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 and a Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 2015. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 7. It takes less time to sell a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer with 79 days compared to 112 days for a Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally. Since model year 2012 1000PS.de editors have written 12 reviews for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer and 5 reviews for the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally since model year 2015. The first review for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer was published on 11/7/2011 and now has more than 7,300 views. This compares to more than 27,000 views for the first review on Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally published on 2/25/2015.
