OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS 2016 Akrapovič Exhaust Systems
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www.facebook.com/akrapovic www.youtube.com/myakrapovic www.twitter.com/myakrapovic www.instagram.com/myakrapovic follow us on: PRODUCT CODE 801253 CODE PRODUCT www.akrapovic.com Akrapovič d.d. | Malo Hudo 8A | Ivančna Gorica | Slovenia OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems RIDE TO WIN 4 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS INDEX ABOUT AKRAPOVIČ 6 AKRAPOVIČ FOR OFF-ROAD BIKES 8 STAND OUT WITH AKRAPOVIČ 10 RACING IS IN OUR DNA 12 THE WALL OF CHAMPIONS 16 PRODUCT LINES 18 HONDA 20 KAWASAKI 21 SUZUKI 22 YAMAHA 23 CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 5 RIDE TO WIN 6 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS ABOUT AKRAPOVIČ Akrapovič is the market-leading manufacturer of premium exhaust systems for motorcycles and high-performance cars. It is a pioneer in the innovative use of titanium and super alloys, and it is at the forefront of carbon-fibre components. Akrapovič exhaust systems are renowned for increasing performance, unmistakable sound, innovative design, lightweight construction, quality workmanship, and durability. Founded in Slovenia at the beginning of the nineties by former motorcycle racer Igor Akrapovič, the brand has grown to international prominence. Through racing, which has led to winning major world championship titles, and setting the highest design standards—leading to Akrapovič being awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best award, along with numerous other best brand honours—Akrapovič is consistently at the forefront of exhaust system technology. For further information on Akrapovič and our products, please visit us on www.akrapovic.com or The Akrapovič Motorcycle Systems app can be downloaded from the App Store. CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 7 RIDE TO WIN 8 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AKRAPOVIČ FOR OFF-ROAD BIKES Akrapovič exhaust systems are developed by the same team of engineers that work with championship-winning racing teams in World Motocross, Enduro, Supercross and other categories. All products are tested in the company’s labs using its own dynamometers. With Akrapovič products you can experience the same adrenaline, joy, and power as the best riders in the world. A special nano coating provides greater durability by preventing exhaust discoloration, making all the products scratch resistant and easy to clean. All systems are equipped with a spark arrestor, which ensures safety in off-road racing. All of these outstanding features are found in our range of Slip-On, Racing, and Evolution Line exhaust systems for world renowned off-road brands: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM* and Yamaha. * Akrapovič exhaust systems for KTM are available only through authorized KTM dealers. CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 9 RIDE TO WIN Increased performance Akrapovič exhaust systems are designed to perform. Over the years, our developers and engineers have mastered various bikes in all segments. By reducing the weight of the systems, using the best materials, and adding more horsepower, they strive to get the most out of every machine. All of this significantly improves the bike’s throttle response for better overall performance. When riding an off-road bike with an Akrapovič exhaust, you can feel the difference immediately. Advanced technology Akrapovič developes and use the latest production techniques to bring real benefits to the rider. To create a perfectly designed and balanced exhaust system, with optimum exhaust flow and heat resistance. We carefully select and test the best materials to ensure optimum strength, lighter weight, and unique design, we make sure that every system is a progression to greater performance. We are recognized as a pioneer in exhaust development and manufacturing. With our in-house titanium foundry—enabling us to cast the most complex shapes—high-tech machinery, precision welding specialists, and a highly trained and dedicated workforce, Akrapovič provides the best possible solutions for each exhaust system. Quality workmanship Akrapovič products are produced with passion and knowhow, meeting the highest quality standards. Over 95% of our products are produced in-house by highly experienced and skilled employees, in combination with the latest production technology. When developing and producing our products, we pay attention to every individual aspect: from carefully selected designs, the best materials, special reinforcements, in-depth testing, and final coatings to the packaging. Every single detail matters, to make sure an Akrapovič exhaust is the best available. 10 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS STAND OUT WITH AKRAPOVIČ The Akrapovič sound Akrapovič exhaust systems sound like no other! No wonder, because we have mastered the art of sound engineering over the years and have found a perfect harmony in the unique Akrapovič sound. You don’t need to see it to know that it is an Akrapovič—just the right notes at the right time give you that unmistakable sound. Design Akrapovič exhausts are designed with the ideal balance of perfection and performance because this is how we see our products. We are the leader in exhaust technology and are constantly setting new standards and trends in the exhaust system industry. All of our systems are individually designed to fit in with the lines of every machine and enhance the overall appearance of any bike while delivering the best design for optimal performance. We are continually striving to find the best solutions with the latest high-tech components, and it is this dedication that makes us certain that an Akrapovič exhaust is the most stylish accessory for your bike and that there is no better-looking exhaust system! Durability Using race-proven materials from our involvement in the world of high-class motorsports, all Akrapovič exhausts use only the best materials. Our highly skilled engineers extensively test the materials—and the final product—to ensure that each system meets the highest standards. The materials we use are extremely durable and race proven, having been pushed to their limits on the track, so that riders will benefit from them on their off-road machines. CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 11 RIDE TO WIN Matthias Walkner (KTM), Romain Febvre (Yamaha), 2015 FIM Cross Country Rally World Champion 2015 FIM Motocross World Champion – Class MXGP 12 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS RACING IS IN OUR DNA Akrapovič has more than twenty years of experience at the very pinnacle of two-wheeled racing, and one hundred world champions have relied on its exhaust systems to give them the performance and results they need. It is this heritage that makes Akrapovič the desired choice among racing teams and off-road riders alike. The technical ability and support Akrapovič provides to all of its partner off-road teams gives them the competitive edge to be at the forefront of their sport, to meet the challenges, and to take the honours. The latest progress in exhaust technology through increased performance, improved throttle response, higher power, and greater durability are all directly related to the research, development, and testing that every Akrapovič exhaust is subjected to in the racing arena, providing a pedigree that few others can match. It is this ethos, knowledge, and attention to detail that is transferred to the very latest off-road bike systems. CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 13 RIDE TO WIN Antoine Méo (KTM), Tadeusz Blazusiak (KTM), 2015 FIM Enduro World Champion – Class E2 2015 FIM SuperEnduro World Champion 14 www.akrapovic.com OFF-ROAD BIKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS RACING IS IN OUR DNA With constantly growing and active involvement in most world and national off-road racing championships – from the gruelling Rally Dakar to the adrenaline-charged arena of Supercross – Akrapovič’s high- tech and dedicated racing R&D department is one of the busiest and most advanced in the world. Each racing machine has a unique exhaust system developed for it, which is comprehensively tested at the company’s state-of-the-art in-house laboratories and tuned to perfectly match the characteristics of the bike before being raced at the highest level, and it is this commitment that makes Akrapovič exhaust systems the best in the world. Using the expertise gained from working with special race-bred materials such as tailor-made titanium alloys finished with an advanced nano-coating, Akrapovič has a strong position at the forefront of performance exhaust technology. This experience, together with highly advanced manufacturing facilities – including an in-house titanium foundry – gives Akrapovič an unrivalled position to translate racing success into systems for off-road bikes, giving end-users the opportunity to experience the same adrenaline, joy, and power as the best riders in the world. CATALOGUE 2016 Akrapovič exhaust systems 15 RIDE TO WIN Akrapovič is a proud partner of the best off-road teams across the globe. Since 2002 Akrapovič has dominated at off-road competitions and together with its partners won over seventy world championship titles,titles, withwith thethe numbersnumbers rapidlyrapidly increasingincreasing eacheach season.season. 2002–2015 WORLD CHAMPIONS Kiara Fontanesi (Yamaha), 2015 FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion Juha Salminen (KTM) – 2002, 2003 and 2004 FIM Enduro World Champion and 2007 FIM Enduro World Champion – Class E1 • Thierry Van den Bosch (KTM) – 2002 FIM Supermoto World Champion, 2004 FIM Supermoto World Champion – Class S1 • Joel Smets (KTM) – 2003 FIM Motocross World Champion – Class 650/MX3 •