WE RIDE: Aprilia's first real auto motorcycle (Motoring.co.za)
Model(s) covered: 2008 Aprilia Mana 850
My first question was: Why? Sure, it's cute to have a large bike with an automatic gearbox, I suppose, but once the novelty's worn off and you've shown all your buddies that there's no clutch lever, is there any point to the Aprilia Mana?
Leaving aside how macho it may or may not be to have a scooter-like transmission on an 850cc bike, is there any benefit? After riding the Mana for a few days I can confidently say: "Yes!"
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