Mana 850, Shiver 750?

[Mr Jumper]

Are the Mana 850 and the Shiver 750 going to be released in the US?

[MisterSmooth]

I don't know.  The Shiver is a cool idea; basically a 750 Tuono.  It's a shame that the Shiver looks like a Kawasaki ER6 (not that the ER6 is ugly; it's not.  I just wish the Shiver's styling wasn't mildly derivative).

[Schneegz]

Here is the official page for the Shiver.

Some pics:









And this is the official Mana site.

More Pics:

[goodhawk]

yea, I totally like the look of the 750 - two big  BUT s :
price -  $9500.  U.S. ?  and - aviail , ( is Aprilia a reliable company )

[Vic Ape]

I didn't realize that the Mana had a CVT tranny. That may be the way to get my wife on her own bike.

Lee

[stupidhuman]

Well the upside is that the shiver press release IS on the usa aprilia site.

Love the looks of that bike.

[sharkey]

Having ridden a Sprint ST and a Burgman 650, I'd like to try the Mana 850.  CVT is pretty cool.  I was wishing the Burger just had a bit more oomph.   I might buy it if it came here.  I'd really like the Gilera 800 to come here but now I'm just dreaming...

[keystonejenks]

It sure would be nice if Aprilia offered a middleweight in the US again.  But I highly doubt they'll import either the Mana or Shiver.

Here's a pic of the Shiver.  

I don't know about you but my pee-pee just went veeeeeeeeert!!!

[ferenc]

Are the Mana 850 and the Shiver 750 going to be released in the US?

for those in the sf bay area, checkout:
http://vespawalnutcreek.com/Default.asp
ferenc

[nanbil]

for those in the sf bay area, checkout:
http://vespawalnutcreek.com/Default.asp
ferenc

Good news :bigok:I take that to mean that we will get the Shiver.

[JamesG]

Now that is pretty damn cool.  I'm sure the tail gas tank will play hell with CoG, but that trunk is neat in a practical way.  
Its like a scooter disguised as a motorcycle.

I don't see either listed on aprilia's US site.

[Cam]

Early review here:

http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/SL750/

[kendenton]

Sat on the Shiver at the DC moto show -    The ergos are terrific.

[Lon]

The Mana 850 looks like a pretty rad commuter bike.

[goodhawk]

the Shiver 750 is listed on Aprilia USA web
'motorcycle brochure '  list $$$ 9000. , about a thou. more than the street triple, which is by reviews in english cycle magas a much better bike ( sportier, better 'sorted out') thou the Aprilia has more distinctive styling.  Just hope they fix the reported electronic throttle glitches.

[Hickey]

My wife has expressed interest in the Mana.  She'd like to get a bike again and misses having one around even if she wouldn't ride more than 1500 miles in a year.  The Mana strikes her as a very easy bike to ride especially if rides are very occasional.  I tend to think that if riding was a bit less taxing, she might actually have more fun and get out there more.

Hard telling when the Mana will get here in any real numbers.  Apparently there have been issues with the transmission computer and a recall as a result.  With any luck the beta testing going on with the Euro customers will progress to completion and a reliable US model will be on the way within a year or so.

[mr moto]

i had a good look at both the shiver and the mana at this weekends scottish motorcycle show . the shiver look,s great but , the seat was rock hard , and the edges felt sharp , i was locked into one position on the bike with zero room to move around , very uncomfortable . the mana however while the seats look very similar, did not have the sharply profiled edges of the shiver , and felt very comfortable ,with plenty of room to move around,also it feel,s lower than the shiver . i had to do a quick double take when i sat on the mana and reached out for the clutch lever ! but of course there is,nt one ,it,s all automatic ,like a twist and go scooter . i also think that the mana is a nicer looking bike .

[BizJetGuy]

I saw two Shivers yesterday at a dealership - they look MUCH better in person.

The dealer was setting one up for demos and had already installed started bolting on performance goodies.  The exhaust note from the Leo Vince cans was unreal  

[Desmo Demon]

A guy I know said that the Mana should be released at the end of 2008 in the USA, but I have no idea where he got thiat information from. He said he put a deposit down on one, also.

I'm curiously awaiting their release in the USA, as the purchase price saves me close to $1000 between a Pingel shifter and custom installation on any non-auto bike for my wife.....well, for me its really around $700-$800 since I do my own installations.....We've been thinking about buying two Manas, but we won't really be in any situation to buy another bike or two for another 18-24 months......I have recently found some really nice deals on leftover CBR1000RRs, though......if we were only in the condition to purchase, now.  

[mqracing]

If they bring the Mana 850 into the states--- I will buy one.  What a great bike.
My only complaint (from what I've seen) is why didn't they go with belt drive instead
of a chain.  Much longer life and less BS in maintenance.   It's the only mark they've
missed.  

My prediction is that in years to come--- for a wide range of different technical and
marketing reasons--- automatic tranneys will become commonplace on motorcycles.
As will "drive by wire" and the traditional wiring harnesses will be replaced with either
"wide area networks" (is that what they're called???) or with infared transmission of control
signals... just my guesses of where the technology is headed.

And aprilia appears to be at the front on several of these fronts  


msl

[JamesG]

I would need to mount a dummy clutch lever  on the left side so that hand can have something to play with.

[JamesG]

The Mana 850 still isn't listed on the AprilliaUSA web site but they are being imported in limited numbers...

[xbud]

 I seen one at Xtreme Power Sports in McHenry, MD a few weeks ago. Very intersting bike, owner said it was a lot of fun.

[Rincewind]

The Mana 850 still isn't listed on the AprilliaUSA web site...

It is now...
http://www.apriliausa.com/modelli/road/modello.asp?id=124

[Nodaclu]

I could see myself on this for the next decade. It's also the only bike I've come across that I would consider using as my sole method of transportation.

Can anyone help me identify the accessories? I think the bags are re-badged Givi's V35's, and the topcase looks like a V46.

I'm guessing that windshield is probably Givi too, but I can't identify it. Any ideas?

[JamesG]

I could see myself on this for the next decade. It's also the only bike I've come across that I would consider using as my sole method of transportation.

Same here. I'm really digging all the cool practical features. Donno if they are worth $9 probably $10K though.  I'll probably talk myself into it.  

I'm guessing that windshield is probably Givi too, but I can't identify it. Any ideas?

Probably. With the sloping headlight and mounting points, its probably new and specific to the Mana.

[Nodaclu]

Same here. I'm really digging all the cool practical features. Donno if they are worth $9 probably $10K though.  I'll probably talk myself into it.  

I showed it to a Harley/Buell loving buddy of mine, who really dug it. He took one look at the bike with the bags and windshield and said "It's like a 3/4 scale Ulysses for $2,500 less!!"  

Not sure if I'd go that far, but the practicality of this thing can't be denied. Being an Aprilia, I had actually figured it would be priced closer to $12K when I first saw it, so I was pretty happy to see it come in at $9,899.00.

[Phenix_Rider]

It pains me to see someone turn that sporty, naked, ITALIAN bike into a baby goldwing.

[JamesG]

Thats the beauty of it. Couple' latches and a few bolts and its clean and sleek again.

[Nodaclu]

It pains me to see someone turn that sporty, naked, ITALIAN bike into a baby goldwing.

Um....this is Sport-TOURING.net right? Or have I wandered into the wrong forum again?  

Seriously though, JamesG is right. The beauty of this setup over a dedicated grand tourer like the Goldwing or even the semi-dedicated bikes like the ST1300 and FJR, is that it converts right back to that sexy, sporty, naked Italian bike within minutes for canyon carving.

Best of both worlds in many ways. Isn't that what ST.N is about?    

[Phenix_Rider]

Seriously though, JamesG is right. The beauty of this setup over a dedicated grand tourer like the Goldwing or even the semi-dedicated bikes like the ST1300 and FJR, is that it converts right back to that sexy, sporty, naked Italian bike within minutes for canyon carving.

Best of both worlds in many ways. Isn't that what ST.N is about?    

Different ideas of sport touring I guess.  The side cases don't bother me, but that top case puts far too much weight up high and behind the rear axle- the absolute worst place for it.  And the huge screen kills the lines of the bike.  Ride naked or get a fairing!

[JamesG]

Good thing the motorcycle gestapo isn't making you trade your 650 in for a Mana then eh?