Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid vs Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raidstacks up against the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Caponord Rally RaidHonda VF 1000 R (reduced effect)
Model year20061986
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower92 hp100 hp
Torque95 Nm
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-19. / 110/80-19. 120/80-16 / 140/80-17

Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid vs Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid and the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid brings 92 hp, while the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) counters with 100 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: