2016 Aprilia Mana 850 GT

2016 Aprilia Mana 850 GT sits in Aprilia's allround lineup as the touring-leaning version of a genuinely oddball motorcycle: a V-twin with a car-style CVT automatic transmission instead of a conventional gearbox. There's no clutch lever, no shift pattern to learn, just twist the throttle and let the belt-driven system sort out the ratios. In practice that makes it an easy, low-drama bike for commuting or covering highway miles, with the GT trim adding a windscreen and touring-oriented ergonomics over the standard Mana. It rewards riders who want torque-y, twist-and-go usability rather than something to row through gears on a back road. The 2016 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2015 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Given the CVT's added mechanical complexity, a documented service history matters more here than with a conventional bike. The 2016 Aprilia Mana 850 GT tends to attract practical riders, often ex-scooter or automatic-car commuters, looking for something usable daily rather than a future garage investment. Collector interest remains minimal, so pricing should track condition and running gear health above all else.