I need muffler suggestions for 2016 R1200RT

floridagator · Apr 15, 2016

Not particularly enamored with "stock" sound of my R1200RT. Looking for suggestions or insights into brands that provide a more throaty sound. Also when changing exhaust is it necessary to re-tune the bike. Thanks for your input!

Omega Man · Apr 15, 2016

Welcome to the forum!
One of the names that riders seem to like is Ackrapovic (sp). I myself like a little "throatier" sound out the pipe. There are a few threads on the different mufflers, I'll try to find them later for you.
I may also move this over to the Wethead section, we'll see how it goes.
Gary

cwomike · Apr 15, 2016

My recommendation is stay Stock, especially while under warranty. After market slip-ons are inordinately expensive for what you get (sound and performance) and only exemplifies the big bucks you already spent on your machine. If you're into Big sound buy a Harley. jmtc

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BC1100S · Apr 15, 2016

Akropovic makes a quality unit as does Remus. Not cheap, not loud. Your tune should be fine.

David13 · Apr 16, 2016

cwomike said:
My recommendation is stay Stock, especially while under warranty. After market slip-ons are inordinately expensive for what you get (sound and performance) and only exemplifies the big bucks you already spent on your machine. If you're into Big sound buy a Harley. jmtc

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That's my recommendation also.
dc

bdfbeemer · Apr 18, 2016

I hated that big chrome thing. I replaced it with an Akropovic. A little louder than I like at high speed on the super slab but I like the look much better and the general sound.

littlefield · Apr 19, 2016

I like my Remus as well. Makes a nice sound when on the throttle and is barely perceptible when cruising.

henzilla · Apr 19, 2016

BC1100S said:
Akropovic makes a quality unit as does Remus. Not cheap, not loud. Your tune should be fine.

And my Akropovic WAS OEM equipment :evil

floridagator · Apr 23, 2016

Did it!

floridagator said:
Not particularly enamored with "stock" sound of my R1200RT. Looking for suggestions or insights into brands that provide a more throaty sound. Also when changing exhaust is it necessary to re-tune the bike. Thanks for your input!

I pulled the trigger on a Remus ... Great service from Revzilla ... Took me maybe an hour to do the installation ...
I didn't like the replacement heat shield (fiberglass) so I made a minor alteration to the stock one.
I'm happy with the new sound and look. I think folks will know I'm around in traffic without me being
a straight pipe "Harley" type guy ... thanks for the imput all!

Omega Man · Apr 23, 2016

Picture?

Sounds good to me

OM

t6pilot · Apr 23, 2016

Gator
I punched out the openings on my 1600 to make the sounds better, have been eyeballing my RT to see if I can do the same, will report back
Jim

Hodadd · Apr 30, 2016

I would wonder if you could adapt a stock GS muffler to work with the RT. To my ear, the stock GS muffler sounds really nice. Not too loud and has a nice rumble that sounds particularly sweet at full boil. A take off should be able to be had for cheap and all you should have to do is work out the hanger bracketry, which shouldn't be overly difficult. And, since it's stock, it shouldn't mess with the fuelling.

83014 · May 1, 2016

I bought my 2013 R1200R with the Remus already installed. It came with an insert that brings the db level to as near stock as I can tell. It sounds good with or without the insert. I noticed no difference in mileage or performance with the insert installed. It does look better than stock and gives me a few more pounds of payload to work with when loading for a two-up trip.
Doug

easy · May 1, 2016

cwomike said:
My recommendation is stay Stock, especially while under warranty. After market slip-ons are inordinately expensive for what you get (sound and performance) and only exemplifies the big bucks you already spent on your machine. If you're into Big sound buy a Harley. jmtc

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Sound advice. If you buy the new pipes, and,or change the injectors at a BMW dealership, make sure the dealership states in writing the work will not void the warranty. Otherwise, let us know when you'll be on Judge Judy's...............

proverbio · May 6, 2016

easy said:
Sound advice. If you buy the new pipes, and,or change the injectors at a BMW dealership, make sure the dealership states in writing the work will not void the warranty. Otherwise, let us know when you'll be on Judge Judy's...............

I second this...

floridagator · May 17, 2016

Omega Man said:
Picture?

Sounds good to me

OM

HTML:

<img src="R1200RT Remus.jpg" alt="image" />
<a href="R1200RT Remus.jpg" target="_blank">Testing</a>

coolrogue1 · Jun 4, 2016

easy said:
Sound advice. If you buy the new pipes, and,or change the injectors at a BMW dealership, make sure the dealership states in writing the work will not void the warranty. Otherwise, let us know when you'll be on Judge Judy's...............

Look up the magnussen-moss warranty act..Dealers/Manufacturers can't void warranty because consumer added after market equipment, unless it can be proven to have caused adverse effect on the vehicle...

gene36542 · Jun 7, 2016

cwomike said:
If you're into Big sound buy a Harley. jmtc

Couldn't have said it better myself!

bmwdean · Jun 7, 2016

I like the stock muffler. And it came with the bike! No extra cost.

You want louder and throaty? Consider a Harley.

ItsPhilD · Jun 7, 2016

bmwdean said:
I like the stock muffler. And it came with the bike! No extra cost.

I never have understood the whole "change the exhaust/muffler" mentality. I make changes for ergonomic reasons but the running gear I leave to the engineers cuz I aren't one. LOL

And yellow from Phoenix Dean, always enjoyed your website.

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