Caponord at 2100miles...

[monoi]

Just gone over 2100miles on the capo since March 10.

Average consumption 7.8l/100km or about 34.5mpg. Sounds a lot, but the same as my R100GS, and 95% London traffic. I also dont hang about, as I always want to be 1st off the light, and 1st to arrive at the next one...

Oil consumption nil. I think it was slightly overfilled at the 600miles service, and the level is the same. The next service is at 5000 (Thinking about it, it might be 5000kms...) .

Fit and finish is very good, even after taking it apart and putting it back together several times. No sign of anything rusting or oxydizing. The front forks are the biggest I have seen, the frame is beautiful.

The accessories I had fitted are also very good quality, like the carbon fiber lower fairing, aluminium bash plate, crash bars or the heated grips/warning lights.

I did add a pro-oiler and a pair of extra lights.

There are no vibrations worth mentioning, and it is comfortable but it also depends on what you wear ! I might get the seat redone so that I dont slide forward as I like to sit as far back as I can. Talking about seat, I did a small tear in it with my boot zipper, but it was replaced under warranty without a fuss.

It has started every time when required, whether cold, hot, after standing for 10 days.

The engine is starting to free up, but Im told there is more to come. Accelerating from a standstill, the front wheel now lifts up even with me leaning forward (Im not a wheelie fan). It is very usable from 2500rpm upwards, certainly not as torquey as a BMW1200 or even 1150, but then again, nothing is ! My bro who has a 1150R commented on that, but otherwise, he thought it was "different!" in a faster sort of way. The rpm range I mostly use is 2500-6500, which is a lot lower than I expected.

The gearbox is also much softer now. It was difficult to find neutral from 1st, unless I was still rolling, but very easy from 2nd. Now, its not a problem anymore from 1st at a standstill. I have not yet missed a gear.

That said, I now wish it had more power because the bike can certainly take it. The same engine on the tuono is 125HP, that would be nice !

Roadholding is amazing for me, nothing puts it off its stride. Even 100mph on the M25, on bumpy bends, it does track straight and true, no hint of wallowing or snaking. I lean a lot more than Im used to, and I know it can be pushed a lot further than I ever will.

Brakes are very good, probably not as good as a 1200GS, but nothing is. The ABS works, especially for the rear, as I only felt it at the front when I tested it...

I wish it had a few more gizmos such as a gear indicator and trip computer, a slightly bigger indicator switch, and a proper handle to put the bike on the centrestand !

The wind protection is adequate but could be improved. Turbulences start at 85/90, and I need to put my head in my shoulders a bit. I realised recently that a different helmet makes a big difference as well. There are a few improvements I will try over time.

I also wish there was more after market accessories available !

Parts are now easily obtainable.

Basically, this bike does everything I expected it to do, only better. For the price, there is no better value out there IMHO.

Some pics...


http://www.maximumbikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10033/normal_photo_5.jpg

http://www.maximumbikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10033/normal_photo_2.jpg

http://www.maximumbikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10033/normal_photo_3.jpg

http://www.maximumbikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10033/normal_photo_4.jpg

http://www.maximumbikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10033/normal_photo_7.jpg

Enjoy...

[Pete Rock]

so pretty too :lg:

[Tym]

so pretty too :lg:

Thats a joke right?
:bgg:

[Pete Rock]

Thats a joke right?
:bgg:


no, I think the Capo is a very good looking bike, only matched by the GS1150 in their market, but still prettier. These are the only road oriented big trails I think are a design success

[Tym]

Well, looks is subjective, however...

the capo looks to me like an abortion of mismatched parts :unsure:

[monoi]

and love is blind, but an abortion of mismatched parts ?

Which big trailie style bike is not an abortion then ?

[mrjemm]

I like it, I was very tempted by one of these before, and would perhaps look at one in the future.

Still prefer the 1150GS, but I think one of these may be more suitable for me than my 950.

Looks a bit messy, but, like everyone says, the whole market is a bit monstrous. Except the 1150GS. It's odd, but I like it.

Shame about the view in your mirror- are you nekkid??? :o:

[Tym]

Which big trailie style bike is not an abortion then ?

ummm...
:unsure:

i'm thinkin, imight need alittle help :ljl:

[Gnomad]

I like the Capo myself, it's a good looking bike and comfortable, not as trail capable as a Pegaso, but then again neither is a BMW GS, judging from what I've seen in real life. I was going to swap the Peg off for one, but couldn't make the deal happen. But hey, that's just me right?

[Northy]

Hi,
Pick up my Capo tomorrow :ys: , it better be good as its got to replace my Africa Twin (which will be hard) and for the short term I'll be running both (insurance already paid for so .....) , however as I suspect the newer, more powerfull bike may have the edge (no off roading... got an orange thing for that)
Will keep yer posted.

Northy

[Buckster]

and love is blind, but an abortion of mismatched parts ?

Which big trailie style bike is not an abortion then ?

This one.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/Trikester/06280001.jpg

[yen_powell]

Hi,
Pick up my Capo tomorrow :ys: , it better be good as its got to replace my Africa Twin
Northy
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Are you mad????????????????????

[Northy]

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Are you mad????????????????????<o:p></o:p>

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Yes and no:smile: ..... the @ is a bloody good bike and it will go off road but not in my hands (EXC 300 for that)<o:p></o:p>

Unfortunately for what I need the bike to do (commute/school run !) and if its was just the mind making the decisions I'd be boring fart and drive a dueaville,but even my wife can see that the deaville not for me (yet)
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However have owned @ the for seven years and need a change. In the short term the @ will still be with me.<o:p></o:p>

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As for the Capo ...... its a personnel thing .....I let you know after while if the heart/brain decision tree has gone to pot. I’ve being testing all the big trailies out there and there a was always something that that I didn’t like ie BMW-Price, etc. Its was nearly going to be a Tiger until on the test ride I got it home.Even on the lowest seat setting I had problems moving it around, then when my pillion jumped on (as boys do) its was struggle and he nearly burnt him self on the exhaust.<o:p></o:p>

OK its Italian (goes with my Guzzi) ,depreciates like a stone (haven’t brought a new one !) ugly pig but the best of the bunch, lower seat height (allows pillion to get on easier and better for my naff hip) comfy too.<o:p></o:p>

For the price/extras I couldn't fault it … except for the colour.<o:p></o:p>

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Northy <o:p></o:p>

[yen_powell]

I was only joking old boy. I've got A 300 KTM in the garage too. Well until my mate finished building his shed at his new address anyway. Wish he'd hurry up. A clean bike in my garage is upsetting my other bikes.

[mrjemm]

And so in the long term Northy... The @ goin' fer a song?

There's a few round here that may be bitn at yer ankles when you put it up for adoption.

I may even enter the fray.

[Buckster]

And so in the long term Northy... The @ goin' fer a song?

There's a few round here that may be bitn at yer ankles when you put it up for adoption.

I may even enter the fray.

Simone is after one isn't s/he?

[Northy]

Hang on minute .... haven't even picked up the Capo yet, give me week or two to decide ... I can run it till October.
Going for song ! Umm if demand is high it could be musical :smile: but I post it up here and the XRV when I'm ready , never know I may decide to keep it
( I've mark 1 lemans that I've owned for the last 22 years and I owned a Honda 400 four* for 17 years)


Northy

Monoi .... where did you get your crash bars from ?

PS :- way off topic .... by the way did any of you lot in the south east (Yen ?) do rallies back in late 70-80s cause you must have seen my four four -cafe racer, white alloy wheels, red frame,red seat, white paint job, double discs -complete tarts bike (named as the flying tampoon !)..... or are you lot too young ?

[Buckster]

PS :- way off topic .... by the way did any of you lot in the south east (Yen ?) do rallies back in late 70-80s cause you must have seen my four four -cafe racer, white alloy wheels, red frame,red seat, white paint job, double discs -complete tarts bike (named as the flying tampoon !)..... or are you lot too young ?

Yeah, we are all to young, I'm 17 and three quarters, Yen is 18 and a half.

[Grey Capo]

Northy, Capos do go off road........and they fall over too!:lg:


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Greycapo/P7310001.jpg


This one is being studied after taking a little rest ( not mine for once!)

[monoi]

Monoi .... where did you get your crash bars from ?


They come from Aprilia, you can see them in the catalogue.

Actually, they are the same as the rallye raid, as it seems the new capo is a rallye raid in disguise except for the colour and adjustable front forks.

So, Im not sure if they fit the 04 and before model.

What are you getting then ?

Pascal

[yen_powell]

PS :- way off topic .... by the way did any of you lot in the south east (Yen ?) do rallies back in late 70-80s cause you must have seen my four four -cafe racer, white alloy wheels, red frame,red seat, white paint job, double discs -complete tarts bike (named as the flying tampoon !)..... or are you lot too young ?
I still do rallies occasionally and started in about 84. I remember very little about the early days.

Yes I am indeed only 18 and a half. Started rallies when I was minus 2 and a half.

[Northy]

Monoi , I getting AK's capo from the aprilia site, 04 model just 4300miles lots of luggage ,tank bag, centre stand in slate grey ....... just needs some crash bars. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

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re rallies <o:p></o:p>

" I remember very little about the early days" .... same ere tad too much booze .... but I've got some really dodgy photo's :o: . Even met my wife via rallying...long story....but still married . Used to be Rally Sec with the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dover</st1:place></st1:City> 69, boy that was long time ago. <o:p></o:p>

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1984....if I remember I was 4 at the time! :yen: but had to retire early in 1987 due to house/kids and no money. <o:p></o:p>

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Northy

[Dirtybill]

I rode an 03 Capo with Staintunes and a re-map.

:cla: :cla: :cla: Hooligan touring bike!!! I fell in love with it.