…increasing news of tie-ups with Chinese and Far East manufacturers. Aprilia's 850 Mana, released of the recent EICMA show in Milan, offers a completely automatic transmission and sequential shift with 7 gears allowing riders to find the best-adapted configuration for traffic or higher speed riding conditions…

…components. Like most new injected bikes, the R1 fires up without the need to fiddle with choke levers and other such nonsense, as the electronic brain automatically compensates for engine and air temperatures. But unlike last year's wonderful suction-piston type injection, the new model replaces the vacuum-controlled…

…certain to die. When the Swedish army wanted a motorcycles that could handle the snow and be user-friendly for green recruits, Husqvarna delivered an automatic version of its 250 enduro. The little plane bounced around in the blizzard as we lurched lower and lower. Finally, we were at tree height and there…

…of engines manufactured at Mandello del Lario. The Stelvio 1200 NXT comes standard with key adventure touring features such as switchable ABS and Automatic Traction Control, roomy aluminum side bags, hand guards, heated grips and adjustable wind screen, saddle height, handlebar, clutch levers and foot…

…-10R with a new electronically controlled steering damper. Sourced from Ohlins, the damper is mounted behind the triple clamp and is controlled automatically via a combination of the bike’s internal sensors and a separate ECU. The latest generation ZX-10R doesn’t have excessive headshake or instability…

…Honda's U.S. headquarters in Torrance, California. Starting with a blank sheet of paper and highlighted by a V-4 engine and optional dual-clutch automatic transmission, Big Red calls this machine a future look into for their two-wheeled brand. Can you say: V-4 powered CBR sportbike? Who knows, but it…

…attractive trike market. The SS Trike comes standard with a 2 speed automatic with reverse. It excites onlookers at first glance with its hot, low-slung chassis design and big-wheel punch. The trike is built with a bullet-proof 2 speed automatic transmission with a lock up torque converter that is actually…

…showrooms near you. Known for its low seat-height, electric starting and automatic clutches, both the TT-R50E and TT-R110E make great beginner bikes. Designed for younger riders, the PW50 contains a simple shaft drive and automatic transmission along with an oil injection system. Yamaha also offers the…

…but a verdict had not been announced before the suit was settled. Ridley introduced its automatic transmission Auto-Glide models in 2003 and remains the only U.S. motorcycle manufacturer to offer a fully automatic transmission. Cruiser News Headlines More Cruiser Motorcycle News

…scooter complete with automatic gearbox. The machine could bridge the bike/scooter gap, although the whole thing seems strange given that the C1 failed to catch on, despite its unique selling points. Also in the rumor mill is a new Cruiser from BMW. Italy It seems Automatic bikes are going to be the…