The £6999 Mana 850 GT ABS is a able bike and so abundant added than aloof a motorcycle with a big scooter engine. The new allowance and ABS add an added band of acumen and assurance to a amalgamation which seems accustomed on paper, and a bit addled to attending at, admittedly, but the Mana 850 GT ABS is actually absurd in absolute life.
Engine
The Aprilia Mana GT's 839.3cc V-twin has a CVT (continuously variable transmission), but also three ‘auto’ modes: Touring, Sport and Rain, to suit your mood and conditions. It can also be turned into an electronically controlled, semi-automatic seven-speed sequential gearbox with a flick of a button. It’s a willing lump and perfectly suits the effortless riding the clever transmission allows.
Ride and Handling
The Mana has a proper motorcycle frame, chunky swingarm, new 17-inch Pirelli Angel ST sports touring tyres, upside down forks and radial brakes. This lets the Aprilia glide over bumps, and brake and corner a thousand times better than a scooter. It’s so much fun.
Specifications
| Top speed | 120mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | 76bhp |
| Torque | 54ftlb |
| Weight | 227kg |
| Seat height | 800mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | 45mpg |
| Tank range | 160 miles |
| Insurance group | 13 |
| Engine size | 839cc |
| Engine specification | Longitudinal 90° V-twin engine, liquid cooled, SOHC with chain drive, 8v |
| Frame | Steel trellis |
| Front suspension adjustment | 260 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper |
| Rear suspension adjustment | n/a |
| Front brakes | Dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Radial calipers with four pistons |
| Rear brake | 260 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55 ZR 17 |
