Aprilia Caponord 1200 (2015) vs Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella Custom (1995-99)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Caponord 1200 | BJ 250 Estrella Custom |
| Years: | 2015 | 1995-99 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC with mixed gear/chain timing system, 4 valves per cylinder Twin Spark | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves |
| Capacity: | 1197 cc / 73.0 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 106 x 67.8 mm | 66 X 63 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0 ± 0.5 : 1 | 9.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Integrated engine management system. Injection with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R) | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 125 hp / 91.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | 20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84.6 lb/ft @ 6500 rpm | 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple discs in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain. | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Sachs Ø43 mm upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 167 mm / 6.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable rebound and preload. | Dual shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 75 mm / 3.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Brembo four-piston radial callipers. Metal braided brake hoses. | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston Brembo caliper. Metal braided brake hose. Continental two channel ABS system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC). | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -ZR17 | 90/90-18 51 P |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 -ZR17 | 110/90-17 60 P |
| Dimensions: | Length 2245 mm / 88.3 in Height 1440 mm / 56.6 in | Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1564.6 mm / 61.6 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Seat height: | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable |
| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 471.7 lbs 228kg / 502 lbs Travel Pack | 142 kg / 313 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.34 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |