Aprilia Mana 850
Encyclopedia
The Aprilia Mana 850 is a naked bike manufactured by Italian motorcycle
manufacturer Aprilia
. The motorcycle incorporates a 90° V-twin engine and an automatic transmission. The Aprilia Mana 850 is one of a small number of motorcycles offered by a major motorcycle manufacturer with an automatic transmission
(compare Honda VFR1200F
and Honda DN-01
).
The automatic transmission has three mode settings: Sport, Touring, and Rain. Sport mode provides maximum power, engine braking, and torque
; Touring mode scales back the responsiveness and improves fuel savings; Rain mode reduces torque by 25%. The transmission can also be set to Manual and shifted using the standard foot-shift or paddle-shifters mounted on the left grip (this configuration is also used by the Yamaha
FJR 1300 AE which features clutch-less shifting but does not have a full automatic mode). The instrument panel features comprehensive gauges including a gear indicator. The Mana 850 is also available as a partially-faired
option known as the Mana 850 GT.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
manufacturer Aprilia
Aprilia
Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle company, one of the seven marques owned by Piaggio, the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer.Aprilia started as a scooter manufacturer, but has more recently come to be known for its race-winning sportbikes...
. The motorcycle incorporates a 90° V-twin engine and an automatic transmission. The Aprilia Mana 850 is one of a small number of motorcycles offered by a major motorcycle manufacturer with an automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
(compare Honda VFR1200F
Honda VFR1200F
The VFR1200F is a sport touring motorcycle from Honda, which has a V4 engine. It has the first dual clutch transmission offered on a motorcycle.-History:Honda announced the VFR1200F in 2009 and unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show...
and Honda DN-01
Honda DN-01
-External links:* official page* in Popular Science...
).
The automatic transmission has three mode settings: Sport, Touring, and Rain. Sport mode provides maximum power, engine braking, and torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....
; Touring mode scales back the responsiveness and improves fuel savings; Rain mode reduces torque by 25%. The transmission can also be set to Manual and shifted using the standard foot-shift or paddle-shifters mounted on the left grip (this configuration is also used by the Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
FJR 1300 AE which features clutch-less shifting but does not have a full automatic mode). The instrument panel features comprehensive gauges including a gear indicator. The Mana 850 is also available as a partially-faired
Motorcycle fairing
A motorcycle fairing is a shell placed over the frame of some motorcycles, especially racing motorcycles and sport bikes, with the primary purpose to reduce air drag. The secondary functions are the protection of the rider from airborne hazards and wind-induced hypothermia and of the engine...
option known as the Mana 850 GT.