fast and very powerful Aprilia Mana-850

The Aprilia Mana is a newer automatic transmission motorcycle that was just released last year. This bike is fast and very powerful. The Aprilia Mana 850 is a sleek sports bike that offers highlights from leather to chrome and everything in between. There is nothing better than a quick bike with the backing of being an automatic transmission motorcycle. The Aprilia Mana 800 makes its way to this top three list for being a solid bike with an even nicer ride.

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Red Edition

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Picture

When first introduced to the American market in 2008, the Mana 850 was a head scratcher to the regular motorcycle crowd. Built around a scooter powerplant yet designed like a motorcycle, what do you call it? Some would call it an abomination; others would disagree. One thing everyone can agree on is that it has classically quirky Italian style.

Technically speaking, the 2010 Mana 850 GT isn’t much different from what Pete rode last spring. A must read if you’ve never seen the Mana before.

The 2010 Aprilia Mana 850 GT is a shining star on the horizon for new riders and old. Twisting your wrist to go has never been more fun.

The Mana 850 GT employs a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an option to electronically have it function like a semi-manual 7-speed sequential transmission, and with a choice of three engine mappings, all made accessible at the push of a few buttons. “If you’re a scooter rider graduating to the motorbike-like Mana, you’ll be in your element,” remarked Pete in his review of the standard Mana.

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Black