Moto Guzzi V7 and Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally, the Italian stars of the 2014 Intermot

Intermot 2014 got off to a great start for Italian brands. In fact, the first day immediately saw the protagonists Aprilia and Moto Guzzi which presented two very important innovations. The new Moto Guzzi V7 and the new Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally they have chosen an exceptional catwalk, made up of 900 exhibitors from 35 countries around the world, and which takes the name of Intermot in Cologne. The show will open to the public from today until Sunday 5 October.

The new generation of the Moto Guzzi V7 has been completely renewed by adopting a new six-speed gearbox which, thanks to the new spacing, has allowed the first and last two ratios to be closer together, reducing the drop in rpm between one gear and another. The clutch is also new and has a softer control and a more homogeneous release.

The new Moto Guzzi V7 II has found a way to avoid rear wheel slipping through the use of the dual-channel ABS braking system and electronic traction control, ideal for all types of conditions.

There will be three versions available. The V7 II Stone, eclectic and essential, characterized by color shades typical of the 70s; the V7 II Special, the closest to the original spirit of its progenitor, starting with the graphics inspired by the famous V750 S3 of 1975 and the V7 II Racer, which embodies the sporting soul of Moto Guzzi. The new Moto Guzzi V7 II will be marketed on European markets starting next November.

The new Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally instead it leads to an evolution of the travel concept and adapts to any type of surface. Among the new features are the spoked wheels with a large 19" front, new hard bags with aluminum covers, 24 liter tank, new larger windscreen, new engine protections, additional LED headlights.

The combination between the great performance of the 1200cc V-twin and the cycling qualities is perfect, which together with cutting-edge technological contents, guarantee better rideability in all riding circumstances.

The new Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally adopts the exclusive (and patented) ADD (Aprilia Dynamic Damping) semi-active suspension system, thanks to which the rider only has to ride without having to electrically activate the suspension setup, given that the system recognizes the riding phases (acceleration, throttle opening, braking, constant pace) and adapts the suspension calibration in real time, to maximize comfort and maintain the ideal set-up of the motorbike.

The new Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally it will be marketed on European markets starting from January 2015.