My take on Aprilia Mana demo ride

Homeslice · 06-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Think I'd rather have the Shiver if I wanted something like that.

Mikey · 06-02-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Think I'd rather have the Shiver if I wanted something like that.

Yeah. That, or the Kawasaki Er6n or Suzuki Gladius.

If I wanted a scooter, I'd buy one.

cuttle · 06-02-2009, 07:22 PM

Generally I love Italian bikes (especially 80's and earlier), but to be honest this thing is ugly! Maybe it's better in all black, so you don't really see the odd lines.

For a naked bike it seems to hide the engine very well with all the bolted on plastic (locking at the left side), but at least some exposed wiring will make it look "naked"....

The tank/trunk set-up may be nice for day trips, but how would you get to the tank if you have some luggage strapped on the back??? A true coffee shop bike!

Good thing it's comfy.

tached1000rr · 06-02-2009, 08:02 PM

Looks heavy.....

Curb · 06-02-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Looks heavy.....

It is. We sell Aprilia at one of our shops and when I finally got to ride it the first thing I noticed was the weight...she was a pig...but I do like the storage, its big enough to put a full face helmet in it.

I have to say though if I were to get an Aprilia it would be the Dorsoduro or the Tuono...that is one beast of a bike

Rider · 06-03-2009, 08:10 AM

I'm patiently waiting for a write up on a Dorsoduro.

unknownroad · 06-03-2009, 03:47 PM

More flair than a Monster?

06-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#3
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06-03-2009, 03:47 PM	#7
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	More flair than a Monster? __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

06-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Think I'd rather have the Shiver if I wanted something like that.

06-02-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Looks heavy.....

06-03-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I'm patiently waiting for a write up on a Dorsoduro.