2008 Aprilia Mana 850 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Aprilia for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2008 Aprilia Mana 850 pairs a 893 cc (54.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75.1 HP (54.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 73 Nm (53.8 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.1 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Mana 850 measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.52 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,463 mm (57.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2008 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
84.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.4 HP/kg (2.52 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement893.0 ccm (54.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power75.1 HP (54.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 69.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Integrated engine management system. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body
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Fuel Capacity
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Suspension
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Transmission
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