Slovenia’s Akrapovic celebrates its 20 years of history with the launch of its 2012 range, which will feature a number of special and limited editions. The renowned exhaust system manufacturer founded by former racer Igor Akrapovic begun producing high-performance sports exhausts in 1991 and later expanded its offer to the whole market, releasing exhaust systems for vehicles as different as sportsbikes, offroad bikes and tourers, recently expanding into custom bike, scooter and even car markets, too. Let’s have a very quick look through Akrapovic’s 2012 range..

A significant number of new products are decicated to the new maxi-scooters of the 2012 generation, namely BMW C 650 GT/C 650 Sport, Honda Integra 700, Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS and Gilera Fuoco 500. As for the custom-bike world, Akrapovic presents the “Morsus” show bike - developed by Dreamachine Motorcycles - and after-market kits for Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod and Night Rod. Akrapovic also announced at the EICMA the launch of a special Anniversary Edition Slip-On series for all four Japanese superbikes - Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX10-R, Yamaha YZF-R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000 - featuring a unique finish incorporating a ceramic nano-coating of 5-10 microns and a unique Akrapovic Anniversary Edition logo. The ‘plusses’ of this line are exclusivity, design, scratch resistance, anti-finger printing properties, anti-oxidation, long life, easy to clean and fit and - obviously - Akrapovic’s usual performance boost and deep resonant sound.

Akrapovic’s Marketing Director Neil Morley pointed out that the already tough motorcycle market is going through a harsch period, mostly because of a decline in consumer confidence, but that did not prevent the company from entering new segments such as custom Harley-Davidson and scooters. “We have had a great reaction to our new products so far - Morley added - and the qualities Akrapovic bring to these sectors – quality, outstanding materials, perfect fit, great design, performance and the deep resonant sound – seem to be well-received by customers and dealers.” The company will also continue its technical partnership with Yamaha. Check out the whole Akrapovic 2012 range in our extensive photo gallery.

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Celebrating 20 years of business this year is Akrapovic exhausts and to mark the event they’re having an exhibition of some of their contributions to racing motorcycles over the years. The exhibition is in Slovenia and we could think of worse weekend trips than a motorcycle ride to Slovenia to check it out.

Motorcycles on display include Jorge Lorenzo’s Yamaha M1, Max Biaggi’s Aprilia RSV4, Marc Coma’s KTM Rallye 450, Ben Spies’ Yamaha R1 and Tony Cairoli’s KTM SXF350. The bikes are also matched with engine and technical exhibits and the chance to meet some of the Akrapovic technicians.

While Akrapovic is famous for its exhausts, the development behind the models is based on innovation in the use of titanium. The company has quite a record over recent years, having supplied parts to 57 World Champions, of which eight just in 2010. The Akrapovic exhibition is on at the Technical Museum of Slovenia, in Bistra near Ljubljana where Akrapovic is based. The exhibition runs until October 2nd.

Akrapovic exhausts 20th anniversary exhibition

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After the Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja not-a-recall technical hold for the US, we thought we’d check out a couple of the exhaust and muffler options for the new Ninja, available for when you can get yours back on the road. First up is the Arrow accessories range for the new ZX-10R. The company has produced a full range of silencers/mufflers and exhaust options in the Race-Tech, Works and Pro-Racing lines, that can be assembled on the original version or combined with other Arrow exhaust units.

The Race-Tech line includes a silencer of either titanium or aluminium/stainless steel costing about 440 and 270 euros respectively. The Pro-Racing series offers Nichrom steel with carbon at about 430 euros, while the Works line includes a titanium-carbon combination for about 450 euros. The Race-Tech series goes on to include everything from more stainless steel options to titanium.

LeoVince has gotten to work for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R with its SBK GP-PRO Evo II in stainless steel which you can hear after the jump. It follows the SBK Factory R full titanium slip-on, and there’s a video of that, too. Finally, you can also get an Akrapovic exhaust for your ZX-10R. The full Evolution system for racing is made from titanium and comes with optional carbon fibre muffler, while the street-legal system offers a titanium option. We’ll have to wait for more details from Kawasaki, scarce on transparency in its recall, to know when the ZX-10R will be back on the market, hopefully fulfilling its potential.

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Kawasaki is driving sales on the European market by offering some models with dedicated accessories as series editions over the summer. The ZX-10R and ZX-6R get “Performance Edition” versions for even more sports power. The ZX-10R has an Akrapovic exhaust, double bubble front shield, mini front indicators and knee protection around the tank. It gains 5hp extra, while the ZX-6R gets an extra 3 hp with the same accessories kit. The ZX-6R costs about an extra 1,000 euros with this set-up, while the ZX-10R is sold at the same price as the standard version.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 sports touring model gets a Sport Edition kit with an Akrapovic 4-in-2 carbon exhaust which saves 6.5 kg on the bike. An increase of 5 hp is achieved and the ZZR1400 also gets the Double Bubble front. It’s on sale for an extra 1,600 euros. Meanwhile best sellers in Europe, the Z1000 and the Z750, get Sport Urban versions for city riding. Missing the Akrapovic exhaust of the other models, they get tinted wheels, aerodynamic features and fuel tank protection for 200 euros on the 750 and 480 euros on the 1000.

The 1400GTR also gets a “Grand Tour” kit for more sales appeal with a top case, GPS support, bag protection, soft internal bags and some added fuel tank protection, too. It’s sold with an additional price tag of about 420 euros. These lower prices for what are generally optional extras are not a bad strategy for sales this year. Additional incentives for motorcycle purchases are uncertain in Europe in 2010, and Kawasaki is doing something that could give its models added appeal.

Kawasaki 2010 special editions

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The BMW S1000RR just got sexier with a carbon fibre edition specially made by the Dutch, which includes an Akrapovic exhaust system on the new BMW superbike. It now has full carbon fibre fairings, includes traction control, ABS, alarm and just about every other feature that BMW has reserved for options only.

This carbon fibre edition of the S1000RR now costs about 24,990 euros, up from 17,990. You may think that’s a fair price for another 10 hp extra, and given some of the competition, it’s not a bad package at all. If you live in the Netherlands…. if you don’t you’ll have to pass or wait for this to become available elsewhere.

Source | HellforLeather

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KTM has produced two replica versions to celebrate its 2009 motocross victory in MX2 and a second place finish in MX1. The first is the SX-F 250 with Marvin Musquin competition livery. It will be produced in a limited run of 200 units.

The other limited edition is the SX-F 450 dedicated to Max Nagl from MX1, to be made in just 100 units. Compared to the standard versions, the new models have a few additional racing elements with Akrapovic exhaust, PHDS kit (Progressive Handlebar Damping System), and of course the essential orange touch to various components.

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KTM has some lovely bikes at the EICMA show in Milan, and despite the economic crisis has turned up in all seriousness to display some fine models. The main news from KTM is the new Duke 690 R sports version of the standard model. It has a sensational 70 hp single-cylinder motor, the most powerful in this class, and equipping a rigid trellis frame.

It has light, 17-inch wheels and WP suspension, with TiAIN forks. The radial callipers, four piston Brembo brakes are a cut above the rest, and the bike is complete with carbon fibre mudguard and black tint. On this new bike, KTM says:

At the EICMA 2009, KTM, with the 690 Duke R, presents the most powerful single-cylinder of all times that is registered for the road – the just 148 kg-light motorcycle comes in at 70 hp. A sleek and sensationally agile chassis, fitted through and through with high quality components and the extremely purist sporty Duke style completes the latest LC4 model.

KTM models at EICMA

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Not that we’re jealous or anything, but the guys at Motoblog.it got to see: Ben Spies‘ Superbike live, Max Biaggi’s Aprilia live, Troy Corser’s BMW live and new Superstock champion Xavier Simeon’s bike as well. The Akrapovic stand also has the (very hot) limited edition Akrapovic KTM RC8R 1190 on display.

Stand Akrapovic Eicma 2009

Continue reading: Akrapovic live at EICMA: Ben Spies, Max Biaggi and KTM limited edition on display

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KTM is celebrating the partecipation of its RC8R in the German superbike championship with a special supersports edition. The RC8R Akrapovic replica reproduces the competition livery and gets added aggression through the Club Race Kit.

The RC8R gets a mean look, with combined black and orange look, with Akrapovic logo and writing in red. The engine gets a powerstep with the new kit, with greater compression ratio, new exhaust system, and new ignition hitting 180hp.

The kit is only track legal and can’t be used on the road version, although you get road parts sold together with the track kit. A production run of only 100 will be made, at a price of about 21,500 euros. It will be available from October.

Source | Motociclismo.es

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Akrapovic has developed a new titanium exhaust for the Yamaha V-max. The twin exhaust has a conical design and gives the bike both an impressive sound, and a brand new look. The end caps are made from alluminium, and the new muffler unit is designed with a “slip-on” fitting.

While not made for street-use, the exhaust comes with removable dampers. It saves 10 kg of the overall weight of the V-max, and delivers a power increase to 186.26 hp at 9117 rpm. That’s up from 181 hp at 8995 rpm.

To find out where to purchase Akrapovic parts, the site has a handy world wide motorcycle exhaust dealer guide, where you can click on the country and get in touch from there.

Source | Motosblog.fr

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