APRILIA MANA 850 GT (2009 - 2011) Review
At a glance
Power: | 76 bhp |
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Seat height: | Medium (31.5 in / 800 mm) |
Weight: | Medium (501 lbs / 227 kg) |
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesThe £6999 Mana 850 GT ABS is a clever bike and so much more than just a motorcycle with a big scooter engine. The new fairing and ABS add an extra layer of practicality and safety to a package which seems ordinary on paper, and a bit dull to look at, admittedly, but the Mana 850 GT ABS is absolutely fantastic in real life.
Ride quality & brakes
Next up: EngineThe 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.
Engine
Next up: ReliabilityThe 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.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: ValueThe ManaGT feels plush and well made, almost Honda-like in its build quality.
Value vs rivals
Next up: EquipmentReal bike spec and components, coupled with advanced transmission, comfort and safety features push the price into real bike territory – but not beyond. And it’s such a hoot to ride, as well as being practical, we call that good value. Find an Aprilia Mana 850 for sale.
Equipment
The fuel tank is under the seat, leaving room for a big, easy to access storage compartment, large enough for a lid, where the tank normally is. ABS and a fairing add to the safety and practicality and all the controls are well laid-out and easy to use. There’s a mobile-phone holder and a 12V-power socket too. Compare and buy parts for the Aprilia Mana GT in the MCN Shop.
Specs |
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Engine size | 839cc |
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Engine type | Longitudinal 90° V-twin engine, liquid cooled, SOHC with chain drive, 8v |
Frame type | Steel trellis |
Fuel capacity | 16 litres |
Seat height | 800mm |
Bike weight | 227kg |
Front suspension | 260 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper |
Rear suspension | n/a |
Front brake | 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 |
Mpg, costs & insurance |
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Average fuel consumption | 45 mpg |
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Annual road tax | £117 |
Annual service cost | - |
New price | - |
Used price | - |
Insurance group |
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Warranty term | Two year unlimited mileage |
Top speed & performance |
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Max power | 76 bhp |
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Max torque | 54 ft-lb |
Top speed | 120 mph |
1/4 mile acceleration | - |
Tank range | 160 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
2009: Model launched
2011: ABS added as standard
Other versions
Aprilia Mana 850 - unfaired version, £6369.
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