Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT vs Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCTstacks up against the Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCTAprilia Caponord ETV 1000
Model year20172004
Price$13,820
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower95 hp98 hp
Torque98 Nm97 Nm
Seat height34 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal padsDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-18 110/80-VR19 / 150/70-VR17

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT vs Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT and the Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT brings 95 hp, while the Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 counters with 98 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: