ifiddles
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I am in the market for a new bike to replace my FZ6R...I was looking at the Can Am Spyder (took one out today and while it's very different, was kind of fun, except for the high winds out in the Niagara area)...also looking at the FZ07 (which I hope to take out for a test ride on Monday as I actually found a dealer with a demo)...I came across a 2010 Aprilia Mana 850 GT with low km for a decent price...curious about these things...has 7 speed CVT automatic and after talking to the guy, sounds a lot like the Spyder (although the Mana will automatically up shift for you as well unlike the Spyder which will only downshift automatically)...it does have a paddle shifter of sorts so you can up shift or down shift manually as well...comes with ABS, three modes (touring, rain and sport) and storage space where the tank should be with the fuel access under the passenger seat...anyone have experience with this or other Aprilia products...I know they are Italian (yeah since I'm one too) but other than that, no idea...I will do some research online but wanted some real world local knowledge...tia, Ivana