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fraser01 06-04-07 09:53 AM

Mana - what do you think?
 
http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia%20Mana.jpg

fraser01 06-04-07 09:55 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
So what do you think?

They are planning of making a fully faired version, its an automatic gearbox, the fuel tank is under the seat so the tank is storage, enough for a full faced helmet...

Baph 06-04-07 09:55 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
spot the difference:

http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank...00f-hornet.jpg

Interesting idea for the switch between manual/auto box on the mana though. Not sure if I'd like the weight of fuel behind me when coming out of a corner hard.

STRAMASHER 06-04-07 10:36 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
........looks normal from that side.

Think its the left side that gives me the :smt078

I would imagine it appeals to scooter riders wanting something proper. One for the Euro city gent. Can't imagine too many UK folk buying into it. My guess is it will be more than the 750 Shiver?

Anywayz..........................


:smt067 Automatics:!:

Jelster 06-04-07 10:37 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
I actually think it looks like the GSR600 (sort of).

Not bad though, does it have a manual option (ie, can you get a non auto version) ?

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fraser01 06-04-07 10:42 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster (Post 1154445)
I actually think it looks like the GSR600 (sort of).

Not bad though, does it have a manual option (ie, can you get a non auto version) ?

.

The automatic gearbox has three options at the press of a button..sports, 7 speed gearbox and fully automatic i think (if what i read was right) however its bigger brother that is planned will only be a manual gearbox.

I think I will be keeping an eye on it though to see how it develops...

rictus01 06-04-07 11:09 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
Huummm, bit gutless though, looks ok, but I'd have one of these

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Images/Pho...shiver_400.jpg

Cheers Mark.

STRAMASHER 06-04-07 11:15 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
Waiting for the rumoured 1200 Shiver meself. Hopefully won't be to far away from the lovely look of the 750. Would want the extra grunt, but I predict the 750 will be a peach. Hopefully 'prilla get the price right( and a bigger dealer network:( )

Baph 06-04-07 11:40 AM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster (Post 1154445)
Not bad though, does it have a manual option (ie, can you get a non auto version) ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fraser01 (Post 1154447)
The automatic gearbox has three options at the press of a button..sports, 7 speed gearbox and fully automatic i think (if what i read was right) however its bigger brother that is planned will only be a manual gearbox.

Just to correct Fraser a little (sorry :p).

The auto-box has 3 settings. Sports (supposedly beats most SS600's at the lights!), Normal (obvious), and "rain" (smoother power delivery to compensate for ham fisted throttle action).

It also has a "pseudo manual" setting, but no gear lever at the left foot. Gear changes are done on the bars in manual mode.

Demonz 06-04-07 01:04 PM

Re: Mana - what do you think?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER (Post 1154453)
Waiting for the rumoured 1200 Shiver meself. Hopefully won't be to far away from the lovely look of the 750. Would want the extra grunt, but I predict the 750 will be a peach. Hopefully 'prilla get the price right( and a bigger dealer network:( )

That would be the new Tuono then :) The Shiver looks ace and a nice mid step up from 600/650 twins - not sure about the Mana's less power for the bigger motor.


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