Aprilia ETV 1000 CapoNord

Newest Review: ... help at all. If the seat was an inch lower it might have been a totally different story, but as Aprilia haven't fitted an ... more

... adjustable seat, and I can't grow longer legs, they have lost a sale? I find it uncanny that manufacturers can invest millions in building a machine that a vast proportion of the customer base would never buy even if they wanted to, but it's my money, and I am happy to keep it!! If they want me to part with it then they have to make me want to! Don't get me wrong, I am not knocking this bike. If I thought that I could resolve the seat height and suspension problem then I would buy one. It's as simp...more

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Aprilia ETV 1000 CapoNord: Italian v Japanese (972 words)
by - written on 20/10/02 (Very useful, 6221 readings)
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Ok, this review is written after a test ride. Why was I test riding one? Well, in recent years I have owned a VF500, VFR400, Bandit1200, Triumph Daytona 955i, Bandit 1200SK1. The first Bandit was new, and subsequently dyno'd to 140bhp (26000 miles in 2 years), the Triumph was a lovely bike and faultless (12000 in 1 year), and more than match for Jap stuff especially on a 7 day rip across Spain and up the entire length of France), and the current Bandit is a stunning machine. Nothing like the original and an absolute bargain. It has been to Dream Machine for a Virgin paint scheme, polished wheels etc. So why my interest in the CapoNord? It looks ... Read the complete review

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