anyone have experience with Akrapovic pipes on their 1600? and/or photos?

K1600_gtl · Sep 17, 2016

I'd love to hear feedback from anyone who's put Akrapovic on the K1600... I can get them installed for $2100... $1200 less than the dealer asking price.

61996 · Sep 18, 2016

R1200RClassic said:
I'd love to hear feedback from anyone who's put Akrapovic on the K1600... I can get them installed for $2100... $1200 less than the dealer asking price.

They're loud....thats about it.

Rinty · Sep 18, 2016

Here you go:

http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-general-discussions/5365-akrapovic-vs-remus-comparison.html

My take on this thread is that the Akros might be a bit quieter than the Remus system, but the latter's sound is adjustable by installing the inserts.

Another thread:

http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-exhaust-fuel-delivery/7121-akrapovic-vs-remus.html

FWIW, here's a link to a Remus video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU4uqRFGdEk

Good luck with this - it's a subjective thing. In any event, those six cylinder engines sound good, with a quality exhaust system. I've ridden a Triumph triple with an Akro system, and it was a symphony.

t6pilot · Sep 23, 2016

I was to cheap to spend 2k+ on cans, ended up punching the 4 blocked off ports with a 1/2 inch x16 center punch, bike sounds much better very little more noise, cost $00
Worth a try first before spending the big bucks

Omega Man · Sep 23, 2016

t6pilot said:
I was to cheap to spend 2k+ on cans, ended up punching the 4 blocked off ports with a 1/2 inch x16 center punch, bike sounds much better very little more noise, cost $00
Worth a try first before spending the big bucks

Old trick

Helps if you get 'em started with a drill bit :eek

OM

K1600_gtl · Oct 1, 2016

t6pilot said:
I was to cheap to spend 2k+ on cans, ended up punching the 4 blocked off ports with a 1/2 inch x16 center punch, bike sounds much better very little more noise, cost $00
Worth a try first before spending the big bucks

I mostly like the way they look, not so much the sound, but that's a bonus is all.

franz · Oct 13, 2016

For this much money you can buy Wilburs or spend a few bucks more and get Ohlins. I promise you that anyone who does this will swear that it's an improvement. Much more return than fancy overpriced pipes that don't improve performance by much, if any.

2bikers1collie · Oct 14, 2016

franz said:
For this much money you can buy Wilburs or spend a few bucks more and get Ohlins. I promise you that anyone who does this will swear that it's an improvement. Much more return than fancy overpriced pipes that don't improve performance by much, if any.

I have yet to see any Ohlins made for the K1600. Do you have a link?

RBEmerson · Oct 20, 2016

franz said:
For this much money you can buy Wilburs or spend a few bucks more and get Ohlins. I promise you that anyone who does this will swear that it's an improvement. Much more return than fancy overpriced pipes that don't improve performance by much, if any.

Good point! When I look at can comparisons in various bike mags (US & German), the curves are often, IMHO, why bother except for the sound? OTOH, as the "very pleased with the difference" owner of a set of Öhlins (albeit in a K1200RS) there is a discernible difference. Wilbur v. Öhlin? Beats me - the K's PO went with Öhlins so I guess that settles it for me.

anyone have experience with Akrapovic pipes on their 1600? and/or photos?

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