Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 (1200)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect)stacks up against the Aprilia Caponord 1200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect)Aprilia Caponord 1200
Model year19922018
Price
Engine1188 cc1197 cc
Horsepower100 hp125 hp
Torque114 Nm
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston Brembo monoblock radial calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Brembo single piston caliper.
Tires120/70-17 / 150/80-16 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) vs Aprilia Caponord 1200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) and the Aprilia Caponord 1200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) brings 100 hp, while the Aprilia Caponord 1200 counters with 125 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: