Akrapovic exhausts for BMW Motorcycles
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:19 am
Akrapovic exhausts for BMW Motorcycles
Friday, November 3, 2006 - BMW Press Release - worldofbmw.com
When BMW Motorrad was looking for a company to produce a range of aftermarket exhausts for its motorcycles it turned to the unlikely destination of Slovenia for the expertise.
Akrapovic has made a name for itself as the makers of the finest aftermarket exhausts in the world and was the obvious choice to produce a range of titanium exhausts to BMW Motorrad's exacting standards.
The company was founded in 1990 by Slovenian Igor Akrapovic, who concentrated on making exhaust systems for sports bikes. It currently supplies a large number of the MotoGP and WSB teams although you won't see the famous Scorpion logo on all their exhausts. In fact, many of the teams are paid to put other exhaust firm's logos on Akrapovic's titanium masterpieces. The phrase that 'racing improves the breed' certainly rings true with Akrapovic.
It was also through the racing connection that BMW and Akrapovic developed their partnership.
"Akrapovic was approached by BMW Motorrad's racing department to develop an exhaust system for the HP2 Enduro," explained Akrapovic's Managing Director Marko Adamic. "From this project the idea of a commercial co-operation was born."
Now the Slovenian company has produced a range of official BMW exhausts for seven bikes in the 2006 range. The bikes that can currently benefit from an Akrapovic system knowledge are the R 1200 S, F 800 S / ST, HP2 Enduro and Megamoto, and the R 1200 GS and GS Adventure.
"We quickly realised that BMW's strategy and philosophy are in perfect unison with our current goals," continued Mr Adamic. "On this basis we hope to continue the co-operation with BMW for a long time to come. Akrapovic also gains recognition as a manufacturer whose products are fitted to BMW motorcycles."
All the Akrapovic silencers are constructed from Titanium and stainless steel and offer a considerable weight saving over the standard parts. As you would expect they also meet with all current EU noise and emissions regulations. They are available from all BMW Motorrad dealers and cost approximately €740.
Friday, November 3, 2006 - BMW Press Release - worldofbmw.com
When BMW Motorrad was looking for a company to produce a range of aftermarket exhausts for its motorcycles it turned to the unlikely destination of Slovenia for the expertise.
Akrapovic has made a name for itself as the makers of the finest aftermarket exhausts in the world and was the obvious choice to produce a range of titanium exhausts to BMW Motorrad's exacting standards.
The company was founded in 1990 by Slovenian Igor Akrapovic, who concentrated on making exhaust systems for sports bikes. It currently supplies a large number of the MotoGP and WSB teams although you won't see the famous Scorpion logo on all their exhausts. In fact, many of the teams are paid to put other exhaust firm's logos on Akrapovic's titanium masterpieces. The phrase that 'racing improves the breed' certainly rings true with Akrapovic.
It was also through the racing connection that BMW and Akrapovic developed their partnership.
"Akrapovic was approached by BMW Motorrad's racing department to develop an exhaust system for the HP2 Enduro," explained Akrapovic's Managing Director Marko Adamic. "From this project the idea of a commercial co-operation was born."
Now the Slovenian company has produced a range of official BMW exhausts for seven bikes in the 2006 range. The bikes that can currently benefit from an Akrapovic system knowledge are the R 1200 S, F 800 S / ST, HP2 Enduro and Megamoto, and the R 1200 GS and GS Adventure.
"We quickly realised that BMW's strategy and philosophy are in perfect unison with our current goals," continued Mr Adamic. "On this basis we hope to continue the co-operation with BMW for a long time to come. Akrapovic also gains recognition as a manufacturer whose products are fitted to BMW motorcycles."
All the Akrapovic silencers are constructed from Titanium and stainless steel and offer a considerable weight saving over the standard parts. As you would expect they also meet with all current EU noise and emissions regulations. They are available from all BMW Motorrad dealers and cost approximately €740.