Aprilia Caponord, more Italian Exotica

[JBBenson]

I always like to peruse Craigslist for interesting bikes. I was looking for a used Stelvio, but was really put off by the flat tappet fiasco. Saw this 2002 Aprilia, went to look at it, and took it home a couple of days later, a birthday present to myself. A friend has the exact same bike, so I was slightly familiar with them.

 

All of the typical necessary upgrades typical to Italian bikes had already been done. Rotax V-1000 engine, aluminum box frame, aluminum panniers and crash bars. Big, loud Italian Stallion.

 

Since the V11 Sport is running so perfectly, I needed another money pit.....

 

 

 

[Scud]

Happy birthday. What a fabulous bike - a bit of a cult-classic. Those and the similar vintage Cagiva Gran Canyons always catch my eye. I think the Aprilia is probably the better bike, due to the Rotax motor. Go get it dirty!!!!

[czakky]

+1 for Rotax. Nice!

[docc]

Road trip!!!!