Cheers guys,
I had a 14 model 1200TP that I bought new in 2015 and rode 39,000kms in 2 years before being seduced to the dark side at KTM (1290SDGT).
I had the above-mentioned throttle hic-up/jerk when my Capo12 was very new, but by 12,000kms it was way less noticeable, and by 15,000kms I had forgotten about it. My 1200 was super smooth to ride from then on.... total bliss..... I don't know if the mechanics adjusted the RBW throttle cables, or changed a map setting, or the bike just needed to run in fully. I still had the ex-up valve when I traded it...... and no dongles or other non standard stuff.
My Capo only went in for the specified services (10,000kms, 20k kms, 30k kms......) so I don't think anything was adjusted (otherwise i would have noticed immediately after the 10k km service), so i think it just came good over time, and was so beautiful to ride once it did settle down - however, I put a 16 tooth front sprocket on mine to correct the stupid tall gearing. Maybe that might help you get through the wear-in period by keeping the revs up a little bit more at low speeds (instead of riding in 1st or 2nd gear in slow city traffic). I also kept my chain at the specified 25mm adjustment as my Capo didn't like running with a slightly loose chain(eg 30mm) when it was new........ Maybe the RBW throttles were too sensitive under 3k rpm and would cause a backlash through the gearbox/chain that resulted in a surge........ anyway, when I traded mine in it was genuinely PERFECT and had been super smooth since 12,000kms.........
I didn't have an exhaust equalizer on my Capo12 - I really liked it without it, and mine ran much cooler than those that had the equalizer - they complained bitterly about excessive heat whereas mine was fine, even on a stinking hot Australian summers day......sure, it got warm at the catalizer when I put my right foot down too close to the pipe, but it was nothing to complain about.
What a pity Aprilia didn't continue to develop this model..... it was a world beater when it was new...... imagine how much better it would be now if it hadn't been discontinued back in 2016......
PS Give that engine heaps - don't baby it or it will never run in!
