2009 Aprilia Mana 850 Motorcycle Review

[canals22]

he's an American, what the hell they know about motorcycling ?

[Silvergoldstarfish]

I have one - had about 2 years

Great bike - fast - sounds good & looks great & no pissing around with a clutch at the lights every 2 minutes - in London . . .

& storage good . . .

Recommended !

[Lps2005]

you talk like u got a dick up your ass .....zero enthusiasm.....i would fire ur ass on the spot if u worked for me.

[cynic150]

What is a CVT drive?

[boblayne81]

Dude! You need to slam an energy drink or something before you do a review. I was bored about 10 seconds after you started talking.

[zapper922]

get a better reviewer this guy is shit

[bloggerpillai]

Have you tried some coffee before starting a review?

[pdubbs85]

anyone know if this would be a good bike for a 6'3'' long legged beginner ?

[ExecutionerTom]

Cool a motorcycle with a 7 speed transmission ! but you can't shift yourself

FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[gmf1minion]

Just like auto cars, you should never learn on an auto bike, this bike should only be used by experienced riders who want to relax. If you can't use a clutch on a bike you should never ride a bike on the road.

[myancov]

@gmf1minion

ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaa !

the testicularly challenged clutch crowd lives !

[kyrxoup]

drunk or a slow thinker?come on speak please 6' review with 50 words!!

[replacementkillah]

ok I want a bike like this...how do i go about getting one? anyone? anyone? I've tried the standard transmission bike the hole up shift down shift....I always embarrassed myself because id stall out so now the auto is here and i feel they made this bike specifically for me so.........please anyone who can inform me of the full schematics of this i await it

[borge225]

I've pretty much stopped watching these because I have to watch that stupid 20 second intro each time. Also, I wish people would just get rid of the words "entry level bike" - what do THEY know about entry level. I've been riding 50 years and to me there is no such thing. A bike is a bike. And if I want to ride a 200cc bike because that's what I want - I don't want it called "entry level."

[aluisious]

@borge225 Don't you know that you're only supposed to ride a 250 so you can get good enough to ride a 600 so you can get good enough to ride a literbike?

I mean come on, how are you going to get to Starbucks before the cute barista leaves if you don't have 150 hp?

[borge225]

I've pretty much stopped watching these because I have to watch that stupid 20 second intro each time.

[borge225]

for people who are really interested, we watch a LOT of these reviews...and get really tired of the intro. Why not just get right to the information. I don't mind the guy being blase if he would give a little more information and in a little more organized manner. He really is boring though...for an exciting bike.

[mikeryry]

ALUMINIUM...IUM...IUM..MAN....­.AL,OOO, MIN,EEEEEEEE, UM. NOT ALOOOMINUMM. GET IT RIGHT..WHY CAN'T YOU YANKS SEE THE BLOODY WAY IT'S SPELT...ENUNCIATE YOUR WORDS CORRECTLY YOU PHILISTINES!!

[PooPoo2U]

@mikeryry: wow, you're a real moron. it's spelled "aluminum". a-loo-mi-num.

yes, YOU were taught different, but that's because you were apparently taught wrong, as humphry davy, the BRIT who discovered it, originally named it "alumium" and then later changed it himself to "aluminum".

so, you pedantic fool, the reason we americans pronounce it "incorrectly" is because, as usual, the british are wrong and yet so arrogant that they don't realize it.

[leoamar4385896]

can someone please kill this man and put him out of his misery?

[HARRIO410]

Mr. Sominex, you need to jump start enthusiasm level ASAP!

[HoeChecker90]

my cb 500 does it!

[46DrRossi]

Everyone who rides the mana says how much fun it is.

[greekpapi]

damn, this guys about as interesting as a box of hair............nice bike though....

[mhks68]

@greekpapi a box with hair....a vagina?!?

[greekpapi]

@mhks68 that would be too good, I meant literally a box of hair......swept up from a barber shop floor and dumped in a box..... Its was THAT bad....

[mazstar1980]

I fell asleep in the first minute listening to this guy talk.

[jojobucks]

Could this reviewer be any more boring? This should be real interesting with the cvt trans, the only thing really different about the bike. Get used to it you clutch jockeys, the cvt is the wave of the future.

[MotorTourerPA]

God I hope this auto stuff doesn't take over the whole industry. The clutch is half the fun of riding.

[PooPoo2U]

@MotorTourerPA: yes, but the clutch is also less reliable, less efficient, and needs service more often.

[lifeisgood070]

hate the into & boring guy

interesting bike, i don' like auto's though. Standard all the way, car, bike, scooter, & mountain bike

[mike1964180]

Sorry if I was unclear.Cracker in this context means brilliant. But be careful cause Aprilia are awfully slow with parts. 0 - 100 in about 5 secs. Just hold on tight. top speed is just over 220k, some on net say 240+ but I haven't done that.

[TheToekutter]

This "reviewer" is about as stimulating as a stack of cold pancakes. JHC, if I got paid (or even free) to ride and review bike I'd jizz my fucking pants...DAILY! Fire this guy...ugh.

[TRKWP]

Do we need to be entertained? How about if they hire Ronald McDonald?

[mike1964180]

The bike is a cracker. I bought one in August 08 and it has been brilliant. Quick and agile, acceleration is great and general responsiveness is full-on. Only trouble is getting someone to do a good service as at least in Australia, Aprilia does not seem to train them well enough.

Buy one!

[TheNeckasaurus]

Cracker? That usually doesnt mean a good thing.

[cynic150]

I have driven an automatic bike before and I like them. But what I want to know is: what is the acceleration like; How many seconds from 0-60 mph? 0-100 kmh? what is it like to drive on long journeys? Does it carry passengers easily? What about comfort for tall men over 6 ft? How many m.p.g. in town and on the motorway? what are the differences between the gear modes?Does it use actual gears? Saying it is sporty is not enough. I want accurate figures please!

[Sozos9038]

you can test ride one for gods sake.....

[cynic150]

Not in Hong Kong, unfortunately. And my wife would go berzerk! burst a blood vessel; do her nut.

Something to do with the insurance...

[TheNeckasaurus]

Then dont be lazy and search it up on the internet.

[ZOOCadet]

Reviewer is a very sad panda...

Fuck it, if he doesn't want the bike I'll take it.

[VollgasHero]

hahaha

[theCrockettrockett]

this guy sounds like he just woke up...

[ckones]

Did somebody force him to do this review? I am pretty sure he sounded the same when he did his book reports in the 3rd grade. He makes me want to rush out and get one so that I can be just as excited.

[VMATT500C]

I hope the Bike is less boring than ...

[lolygizmo]

omg..give a red bull to the guy!He`s going to fall a sleap!

[moderndesignworks]

he sounded like he just smoked a big one......=-)

[sheepmaster1987]

well... at the moment i consider myself to be an "entry rider"... and i would not even think about a bike that has either auto-transmission or ABS. just because in my opinion it ruins a "driving style" before it could even evolve. i rather want to learn how to drive a "real" bike. if i once will come to the point at which i just want maximum comfort - then i'll get a bike with AT, integrated ABS, stability control and so on ;-) ...

WELL: this bike still is innovative and looks quite good though

[MrBallsack54]

if i had 11000 dollars i would buy a aprilia mana it has been my dream bike

[biglandfarm]

do you guys think the mana will beark down easily?

[hewhohateseverything]

Entry level 850, huh? $9800? No thanks.

[semana2]

What's all of that nonsense at the head of the video? Who needs it? Get to the information!

[semana2]

At least the guy seems to know what he's talking about. Everyone doesn't need to sound like the phoney-baloney news readers on TV.

[undertakergrady]

Note to the narrator of this video - Don't drink all that cough medicine before talking on the mic. Get some sleep and you'll talk much better.Aprilia is probably rolling their eyes on this video. They're saying, "Dude, thanks but no thanks for the review of our friggin bike!!"

[hellicks]

Sorry man, but you sound like Droopy...

[fofi1955]

I rented one for a day - a great bike - fun, fast and the auto thing and different engine mappings is very cool. Drove all day in the mountains - handles great - bottom line - a quality bike that's a ton of fun to ride.

[thatfatboiforu]

they need a different reviewer. This guy always seems to be so blase about the reviews. He has no emotion in his voice. Be excited man, your job is to ride motorcycles.

[wb00grib]

The guy talking seems very close to suicide

[killerfocker]

pass

[barm13]

I just bought one and wow its fast, I love it.

[debovvy]

nice bike, but it may be better with manualy transmission. : )

[F0ckUtoob]

Very nice concept, I'd almost buy 1 b/c of the boot. About the CVT thing, I don't think that's necessarily a bad idea. Just one that takes getting used to. I would think sport touring not "having" to shift wouldn't be a let down. But that would require a fairing ;-)

I love gears however and the thing would stay in sport mode. I think AT or CVT gears wide so you don't have to worry about mid apex am i 2 low or 2 high? And if you shift, it might B less apt to throw you. Also seems a CVT robs pwr

[mandaltby]

My only qualm is that if you are not 100% into biking, don't get a bike.

It is a cool beginner chick bike

Maybe a mid 40's housewife or a retired lady that wants to ride

[mandaltby]

like a super moped

kind of for homos

why would you not wana change gears

[xjordanfly]

who can donate one dollar to me?

i am raising money to buy a kawasaki 6R

[polmaise]

This guy is soooooooooo boring to listen to.

[b33p]

Good video, until half was through I thought he was saying "taurine mode" and I was like "what the fuck"?

[OniXV250]

pretty nice bike...i would consider it a really sport oriented scooter

[Garrison64]

Nice looking, great concept, and a decent price to boot.

[bigdperry85]

automatic bike... what will they think of next?

[ExtraSilver]

automatic steering

[RazedByWolvs]

E-brake

[poisonsunshine]

I think it has cruise control too

[rsscoyote]

what is the top speed this bike?

this bike is FRANCE or ITALY?

see you Boy

By: Renan

Brasil

[mike1964180]

220k mate and it is from italy.

I have one and it is a beauty

[mshl8188]

The bike is good, its got the muscular look, the exo chassis is also cool....Auto transmission on a bike? I have never rode a bike with auto....infact this is the first time am knowing that there are bikes with auto....The presenter though, quite dull or may be he didnt have a good night sleep...

[plasticine86]

This dude sounds like he's mentally retarded.

[78910na]

is there a problem with mentaly retarded people

[RazedByWolvs]

There are no problems with mentaly retarded people. There just as happy go lucky as ever!

Aprilia should stop hiring them as engineers tho.

[chrisjhart221138]

"Hi everyone, Bob here. I don't want to live anymore'

[plasticine86]

Rofl.

[makemehavefun]

lmao

[serojdegraaf]

I hope the automatic transmission shifts faster than this guy is talking.

[makemehavefun]

I think he was personally stuck in "rain mode"

[PTKilowatt]

It still is mind-boggling to me that they have autos but nobody has had the nuts to develop an auto-clutch for the bike. That would be such a gain for performance!

Enough with the damn autos! Part of the experience is the shifting anyway.

[Ubergood]

Its sounds like the reviewer is bored to death...

[phoenixar]

auto on a bike... there are sooo many ways this could go wrong. eg. shifting through corners ... The reviewer didn't mention the feel of the gear shifts. btw, is he coming off meth?

[dbauernf]

It's got a CVT, that should answer all of your questions. If not, wikipedia will.

[Alexandruioancuza]

I think auto is a good idea if you like it. Btw, I'm pretty sure he's coming off on something!

[MCTeck]

In 1993 I rode to my Job for 6 mos, On a 1987 Yamaha Xt 600..63 miles[ one way]

It killed that bike. The Mana would be great for that long Ride. L.A. Traffic ...Split lanes Stop..Go Stop....Go...

[mshl8188]

I would love to  ride along with you.....

[Blaze0303]

This would be great!!

For my MOM...

[jamiebridges123]

auto clutches are like.. why? slow speed control? byebye.. smooth filtering? byebye

bike's are for involvement, if you want an auto buy a damn car.

[rtmech301]

Lol if entry level riders aren't great with the clutch thing, they will never get good on this bike.

[rkjackson87]

better than a scooter but not quite a bike

[serojdegraaf]

fully agree!

[MajorCovert]

Be a little more excited about it!!!! Especially about it's cool features. Like the gas tank that isn't a gas tank at all. It's a storage compartment which is completely awesome. And the gas tank is under the seat which completely lowers the center of gravity and makes it more stable. And looks good for naked bike. But I'll have to stick with my Z1000 for now. As cool as the features are I think my left foot and hand would get bored.

[serojdegraaf]

Having the gas tank that isnt a gas tank is nothing new. The Very first Honda GL1000 but also newer BMW motorbikes have this as well. Though handy it is!