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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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