Adrenaline-pumping clock beater.
The RACING line is the one which quickens the pulse of motorcyclists. It is developed and tuned especially for each specific model of motorcycle, without regard to the level of racing character of the bike. It is also intended for race-hardened riders who are used to trying to ride the perfect line on the race course.
Even though the point is to increase adrenalin flow throughout the rider's body, many riders choose to use this system for everyday use, as the system can be installed on an otherwise stock bike.
The Akrapovic RACING line has a very distinctive design. It is a complete exhaust system, composed of conical elements which due to the specifics of their construction require watchmaker's precision and state-of-the-art welding technology, making it essentially a work of art! The conical composition of the system allows maximum exploitation of the physical features of the flow of exhaust gases.
Some newly developed exhaust systems use the latest tube forming technology, HYDROFORMING. Water at extremely high pressure is used to form the header tubes, whose unique shape gives better results for the flow of exhaust gases than previously attainable.
HYDROFORMING is a process of tube forming using a medium based on a water emulsion with lubricant additives. The introduction of this technology allows the complete realization of technological ideas which have been developed by Akrapovic R&D. One such idea is our patented D-type header tubes, which up to the present have been manufactured using other production processes. Hydroforming is extremely rare in the motorcycle exhaust system industry. More about HYDROFORMING
The system is designed to reach the limit and is in each case individually specific; this is shown in the installation of crossover tubes between the header tubes. If the results of testing show no improvement using the crossover tubes, they are not installed.
The RACING line guarantees extreme high performance. The increase in power and torque is extreme, as is characteristic of Akrapovic exhaust systems. If you are a fan of pulling power at high revs, you will be delighted by the benefits of this exhaust system. This series has the special characteristic of having the power concentrated in the upper end of the rpm range, as is called for by the basic intent of the systems – their use on the racetrack, where the advantage is gained in the upper rpm range. The icing on the cake is its instantly recognizable racing sound, which exposes its racing spirit. A vital weapon in the hunt for those crucial hundredths of seconds!
Components
The ideal line. It's hard to find. Even harder to maintain. If you enjoy leaning the bike over and touching your knee to the asphalt, you know what we mean.
If you are a fan of pulling power at high revs, you will be delighted by the benefits of this exhaust system. Muffler shape is oval.
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The kit includes high quality silicon-shielded tempered springs. If called for in the design also a carbon-fiber protective heat shield.
| The majority of header tubes are conical construction. | Most systems have interference crossover tubes. | Some newly developed systems have patented D-type header tubes which are made using HYDROFORMING technology. |
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Collector for 4-1-1 configuration. | Cylinder head flanges are CNC made from special aluminum allloy. Inner sleeves are CNC made from stainless steel. | Collector for 4-2-1 configuration. | Link pipes for 4-1-1 config. (left) and 4-2-1 config. (right). |
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The outer sleeve is available in either titanium or carbon-fiber. The performance of the exhaust system is not affected, the difference is only in the look and character of the material. | The perforated inner tube is made from titanium - in contrast to the majority of exhaust system manufacturers. | The muffler outlet cap is made from titanium. | The entire inlet cap is made from titanium - in contrast to the majority of exhaust system manufacturers. The joint is milled on a state-of-the-art CNC machine and welded in to the cap. In this way we obtain an exceptionally accurate connection within tolerance levels which yield both lower material consumption and less chance of damage to the connection due to vibration while the motorcycle is operating. |
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The muffler clamp is made of carbon-fiber, which is light weight, compact, resistant to high temperatures etc. | The kit includes silicon-shielded tempered stainless steel springs. | Carbon-fiber chassis hanging brackets are optional, if called for in the design (when the position of the exhaust system needs to be changed and the stock bracket is no longer useable). | Some models available in Street Legal version (top) and some also in more affordable SP SERIES (bottom). |
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Repair kits are available for all models. | The muffler is oval shaped and in most cases identical to those used by WSS & WSB teams. |
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Advantages
- utilization of the racing characteristics of your bike's power plant: higher power and torque, especially in the upper rpm range
- highest quality materials
- high level of production quality control
- race replicas of exhaust systems from custom racing machines
- choice of carbon-fiber or titanium outer sleeve
- characteristic deep penetrating racing sound
- racing look – visually appealing
- reference tests of RACING exhaust systems in various motorcycle publications
- the exceptional performance and reputation of this brand name is confirmed by the factory teams who use our exhaust systems at the highest level of world motorcycle sport