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I am hoping to open a discussion about the benefits of this expensive exhaust system and how it compares to the stock set up. First I would like to point out the possible benefits of the akrapovic set up.
Less weight: almost 23 pounds lighter than stock
Single sided:
More power and torque.
The single sided exhaust intrigued me because (a) I will be able to use normal sized spools, I have the mini spools but they are so close to my swing arm that I always fear scratching my swing arm with my paddock stand. (B) with the left side muffler gone I can remove that sides passenger peg and maybe get to install a proper helmet lock. ( less weight, more power and torque and the benefits mentioned above sounds like a win win.
I guess my major concern other than the $1600.00 cost would be trying to figure out why Kawasaki made this bike dual exhaust in the first place. Obviously it would cost more to implement a dual exhaust system as opposed to a single sided system. Perhaps it was done to pass smog criteria whereas a single sided system wouldn't pass. The Akrapovic system is not (street legal).
I also read that the Akrapovic system improves back pressure and creates better exhaust flow, kinda sounds like a contradiction. I looked thru the previous topics to make sure this wasn't there. If I'm bringing up a previously discussed topic I apologize. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Less weight: almost 23 pounds lighter than stock
Single sided:
More power and torque.
The single sided exhaust intrigued me because (a) I will be able to use normal sized spools, I have the mini spools but they are so close to my swing arm that I always fear scratching my swing arm with my paddock stand. (B) with the left side muffler gone I can remove that sides passenger peg and maybe get to install a proper helmet lock. ( less weight, more power and torque and the benefits mentioned above sounds like a win win.
I guess my major concern other than the $1600.00 cost would be trying to figure out why Kawasaki made this bike dual exhaust in the first place. Obviously it would cost more to implement a dual exhaust system as opposed to a single sided system. Perhaps it was done to pass smog criteria whereas a single sided system wouldn't pass. The Akrapovic system is not (street legal).
I also read that the Akrapovic system improves back pressure and creates better exhaust flow, kinda sounds like a contradiction. I looked thru the previous topics to make sure this wasn't there. If I'm bringing up a previously discussed topic I apologize. Any thoughts would be appreciated.