2010 Honda NT700V vs. Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS - Motorcycle Reviews

2010 Honda NT700V vs. Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS - Motorcycle Reviews
Read the full comparison here: http://tinyurl.com/yahgzkj

I dont know about you, but Ive reached a stage (or age!) in life where I embrace conveniences that make everyday life as simple as possible. This is especially true of my riding.

In most instances Ive learned to park my ego, foregoing the need to only ever ride the fastest, biggest or loudest. When the right time or right bike calls for it, Ill act a fool, but generally, I like my comfort when riding.

I have a mantra that sums up my mentality: Life behind the windshield is good.

Last year we reviewed the Aprilia Mana 850, a bike that has Convenience as its middle name. But the standard Mana didnt fit my ideal of Comfort as King since it lacked wind protection.

Not until this year did America receive the Mana 850 GT ABS.... http://tinyurl.com/yahgzkj

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• 2010
• Honda
• NT700V
• vs.
• Aprilia
• Mana
• 850
• GT
• ABS
• Motorcycle
• Reviews

[AshtonPhoto]

I'm going to add to the chorus here:

An auto 'box does not make a motorcycle a "scooter".

Generally, I find regular reviews by owners more interesting than the 'pro' efforts. They have access to all the new bikes but considering they *get paid to do this* their videos just don't do it for me.

[borge225]

If you think the only difference between a scooter and a motorcycle is automatic vs standard transmission you're in the wrong business. And they are not "toy" motorcycles...however...you are a toy reviewer.

[Cragmontster]

Very annoying wind noise and mic noise, very unprofessional. As well the comparison is very confusing. Try again.

[Lps2005]

I have a 2011 aprilia mana gt AWESOME MACHINE..........

[jurijsl]

What the "vs." for absolutelly different motorcycles? Total lame.

[Antimortem]

great aprilia mana bike. italians know how to make bikes^^*

[gds1847]

@BigJoeRup The history of motorcicle advanced trasmissions is just beginning. And you are going to stay in the past.

[chamberlin1]

@cynic150

Hate to tell you buddy, but it *is* a scooter engine, right out of the Gilera GP 800. Look it up. It does NOT have a normal motorcycle gearbox at all. It is NOT a hydraulically controlled manual transmission like you might find in the Honda VFR1200F or BMW M3 sportscar. This is a CVT tranny, continuously variable. The 7spd option just selects 7 'virtual' ratios. That said, I respect what Aprilia has done here, and I bought a 2010 Mana GT, to compliment my Dr. Jeckyl-like Aprilia Tuono.

[cynic150]

I think Aprilia would be offended by your description of their Mana:-

1) it is NOT a scooter engine.

2) It has a normal motorcycle gear-box.

3) The gear ratios do not alter the power as you say, but the gears shift at differing speeds.

[satchboogyfan]

not both cvts or automatics

apples and oranges