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Old 11-03-2009, 06:37 PM
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Pretty looking naked bike IMO. Better looking than the ugly (to me) Honda DN-01, much more affordable and more powerful. If I was going automatic I would look at this one or the Yamaha FJR but I am not willing to give up shifting for right now, I feel like I have more control on the bike.
You can shift with the Mana, there are up and down shift buttons on the handlebars.
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:01 PM
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That's where I saw it (Motorweek).

i'ld be more interested in one with a more powerful engine, but I have a feeling that more HP and a CVT transmission don't mix well.
I know Brian (the guy that test drove it) he is about 5'10" at best, can't imagine what a person my size would have looked like on it.
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You can shift with the Mana, there are up and down shift buttons on the handlebars.
Not the same at all. I tried this "manual" shifting on the 650 Suzuki Burgman scooter and the fact that there is no clutch makes the "manual" shifting feel weird to me. If I had that type of bike I think I would rarely use the "manual" mode.
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:47 PM
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can't imagine what a person my size would have looked like on it.
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:50 PM
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Honda produced an automatic version of its iconic CB750 way back in the 1970s but it didn't really catch on. Outside of the scooter and/or commuter market I can't really see automatic bikes becoming all that popular.
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Lieutenant Brannan could use one.. they should name it the Aprilia Currahee in his honor

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This guy sure could have used one as well...!

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This guy sure could have used one as well...!

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Thanks for that one...
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:31 PM
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This guy sure could have used one as well...!

LiveLeak.com - Morons and motors, they just dont match
The guy is just an idiot. The guy is on a sport bike, has no helmet, wears shorts, is shirtless, and wants to show off but he does not even know how to ride a bike. I think he is very lucky on this one.
Show offs and motorcycles just don't mix as you can see on these few other examples:
YouTube - Crashes - Motorcycle (funny)
YouTube - Crazy Idiot+Motorcycle=Crash
YouTube - Motorcycle Idiot
YouTube - Don't Be a Motorcycle 'Tard
YouTube - Why you shouldn't show off on your Harley Davidson.
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