Aprilia Caponord 1200 / Travel Pack / Rally — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,197cc Liquid-Cooled 90° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve with ADD Semi-Active Suspension · Source: Aprilia Caponord 1200 / Travel Pack / Rally (2013–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Aprilia Caponord 1200 / Travel Pack / Rally (2013–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2013–2017 Aprilia Caponord 1200 / Travel Pack / Rally (chassis ZD4VK000) requires 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) of SAE 15W-50 (JASO MA2, API SN Full Synthetic 10W-50) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) with filter service (857187 / HF565). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 R17 (or 120/70 R19 Rally)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17 (or 170/60 R17 Rally)), paired with 4× NGK CR8EKB spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~365 km (227 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-50 (Alt: SAE 5W-40 (V4)) · JASO MA2 · API SN Full Synthetic 10W-50 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4 L (4.23 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 857187 / HF565 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 R17 (or 120/70 R19 Rally) · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (or 170/60 R17 Rally) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR8EKB × 4 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1197 cc · 125 hp @ 8,250 rpm · 114.8 N·m (84.7 lb-ft) @ 6,800 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 840 mm (33.1 in) · 251 kg (553 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 24 L (6.3 US gal) · ~15.2 km/L → ~365 km (227 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Flagship adventure-tourer pioneering patented ADD semi-active suspension and a 24 L tank across 17-inch Travel Pack and 19-inch spoke Rally trims.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Heavy two-up touring loads demand genuine high-pressure spin-on filter 857187 and 3.7 L of full-synthetic SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2.