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chrisso
11th December 2008, 13:06
just got these pics...No info but me likey
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/aprilia-mana-x-6-560x439.jpg
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5423/aprilia20mana20x20concelh3.jpg

Cajun
11th December 2008, 13:10
Aprilia’s Mana X was released to the public during the EICMA bike show in Milan a little over a month ago. Since then, Aprilia has finally seen it fit to get the street-meets-flat-tracking motorcycle into a studio for a proper photo shoot.

The Mana X concept is based off of Aprilia’s Mana 850, and shares the basic parts like the motor, and trellis frame. However, the resemblance ends there with a new two lens projector headlight setup, a full MX seat, low slung muffles, and a swingarm with exposed bracing taking the bike into a completely new direction of styling.

From the looks of the photo’s it looks like Aprilia has done away with the foot shifter in lieu of a hands-only choice of automatic shifting, or sequential touch shifting (via finger controls). This has allowed Aprilia to move the rear-brake lever t to the handlebar where a traditional clutch lever would be, leaving the dirt bike inspired foot pegs to dangle all by themselves.

While the bike is still a concept, it would only take a few minor changes and a little raiding of the common parts bin to make this dream become a reality.


http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/aprilia-mana/

onabimble
13th December 2008, 13:49
Hummm, that looks pretty weird and not in a good way!!