Akrapovic enters V-twin market

Gas Man · 08-21-2011, 11:00 AM

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MADISON, Wis. - Already well-known in the sportbike market for its high-end, high-performance exhausts, Akrapovic is entering the V-twin world with an offering exclusive to Drag Specialties.

The Custom Range for Harley-Davidson features a full exhaust system and slip-on cans with applications for the Sportster, Touring, Dyna and Softail lines. The stainless steel units are available in a chrome or black finish, and feature a modular design that allows riders to replace and rebuild the pipes.

Akrapovic's slip-ons feature an optional and quite unique valve system that can be use to control the sound of the exhaust. When installed, the rider adjusts the butterfly valve via a nob that can be mounted under the seat.

The full system (see Sportster application in pic top of page) includes header, muffler and heatshield. An optional noise reduction insert is also available.

Michael Larkin, Akrapovic's motorcycle division manager, says the company invested two years into developing the exhausts to make sure it nailed the sound, aesthetic and performance required by V-twin customers.

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anthonyk · 08-21-2011, 01:18 PM

I guess whoever wrote that hasn't seen a v-twin sport bike.

azoomm · 08-21-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

I guess whoever wrote that hasn't seen a v-twin sport bike.

Or, my V-twin BMW that has an Akropovic exhaust.

dumb-dumb

Gas Man · 08-21-2011, 09:50 PM

No the article is written for the eyes of HD owners.

Trip · 08-21-2011, 01:34 PM

LOL I was thinking of the 800gs

jtemple · 08-21-2011, 09:52 PM

What? Them pipes ain't 'merican! You can't put them on your hawg!

Gas Man · 08-21-2011, 09:54 PM

Yeah I wasn't sure if anybody would say something about that.

Dave · 08-21-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

What? Them pipes ain't 'merican! You can't put them on your hawg!

neither is the forks, or the tires, or the brakes, or....

jtemple · 08-22-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

neither is the forks, or the tires, or the brakes, or....

Corey · 08-21-2011, 10:09 PM

They look pretty dumb and are most likely retardedly overpriced.

08-21-2011, 09:50 PM	#4
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08-21-2011, 09:54 PM	#7
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Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	They look pretty dumb and are most likely retardedly overpriced. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

08-21-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	I guess whoever wrote that hasn't seen a v-twin sport bike.

08-21-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	LOL I was thinking of the 800gs

08-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#6
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	What? Them pipes ain't 'merican! You can't put them on your hawg!