Automatic trans motorcycles

JoshuaTree · 11-18-2009, 08:27 PM

I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in 'manual' mode, and it acts just like a normal bike, but no clutch actuation to change gears. The standard auto mode is just fine. The sound from the V-Twin is great!

If it came with a shaft drive setup and ABS brakes, I'd likely already own one.

azoomm · 11-19-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in 'manual' mode, and it acts just like a normal bike, but no clutch actuation to change gears. The standard auto mode is just fine. The sound from the V-Twin is great!

If it came with a shaft drive setup and ABS brakes, I'd likely already own one.

This was my take on it too. That demo was a fantastic opportunity. I will say, it was most strange to just sit on it without somewhere to rest the fingers on my left hand... something was missing

It is certainly a bike to TRY regardless of your thoughts on the matter...

11-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#1
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in 'manual' mode, and it acts just like a normal bike, but no clutch actuation to change gears. The standard auto mode is just fine. The sound from the V-Twin is great! If it came with a shaft drive setup and ABS brakes, I'd likely already own one. __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)