Two guys, one really bad crash
On January 28th, I had a terrible bike crash and ended up in hospital for a week with six broken bones. In a shocking case of inadvertent symmetry, that bike was an Aprilia Mana, the same bike Wes used as … Continued
My motorcycle ain’t handicapped
So what I can’t use my left arm? My motorcycle ain’t broke. I wrote a little piece for Wired.com on driving versus riding. Synopsis: if I can ride an Aprilia Mana with a broken arm, then why are you able-bodied … Continued
Henry Kissinger and 30 Aprilia Manas
Marking the 40th anniversary of his historic trip with Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger visited China this weekend. The former secretary of state’s visits to the country have been marked by interesting vehicles. Tricky Dick and he flew aboard a a … Continued
2009 Aprilia Mana 850 Vs. Flatbush Avenue
Photo: Brk in BrklynWhat is the Aprilia Mana 850? With its CVT transmission and parking brake, is it a scooter? Do the powerful v-twin, chain final drive and steel trellis frame make it a naked bike? Does the storage…