Which Akrapovic Exhaust?

Treillw · 07-27-2010, 04:31 PM

Hello. I have a 2009 KTM 990 Adventure and I would like to purchase a set of pipes for it. I was wondering if anybody could tell me the differences between the two styles of pipes Akrapovic has available for my bike - there seems to be two different pipes that would work, the Titanium Series and the Evolution Series. I haven't been able to find much information regarding the differences between the two. I'm looking answer the following questions: Which is lighter, are they both titanium, what is the sound difference between the two, and are they both street legal in the US? I would appreciate any information. Thanks.

nvdesertrat · 07-27-2010, 05:04 PM

A few hundred $$ and The newer style has a carbon fiber tip on it. They are both Legal in the US.

Treillw · 07-27-2010, 07:45 PM

The best sound is my primary concern, not money or weight really...

kennyd · 07-27-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Treillw

The best sound is my primary concern, not money or weight really...

wings have to core options 28mm like stock sound 32 mm much better throttle response and throaty rasp. both with spark screens also no core wide open maximum sound (music) www.alternatecycle.com in stock now!

Jim Colombotos · 07-27-2010, 10:13 PM

If I was to do it over I would had done two to one.........fwiw

nvdesertrat · 07-27-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Treillw

The best sound is my primary concern, not money or weight really...

Here are the Akros that I run
http://www.ktm.com/index.php?id=248&...653&isotype=20

wildehond · 07-28-2010, 04:09 AM

I have the Ti Akra's with the metal end caps. I am a bit concerned about the cost of replacing that carbon end caps. They seem to scratch quit easily. My Pipes have been on the bike for two years now and they still look and sound great. Will probably get new packing for it in six months time.

ebrew · 07-28-2010, 04:50 AM

carbon on dirt bike. It shatters and makes nice pointy things that can stick in your skin.

sonoran · 07-28-2010, 10:30 AM

Keep in mind the Akras don't have spark arrestors. Not sure if your ride where they are required but it's a real hassle if you get stopped without them.

FMF's are a good alternative and can be fitted with a spark arrestor.

Jim Colombotos · 07-28-2010, 11:59 AM

As stated above, no spark arrestors on the Akra's
but CJ designs does offer an spark inserts for the Akra's
I have them on my bike, happy with the way they sound.

http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/SparkArrester.html

BronsonRacing · 08-01-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Colombotos

If I was to do it over I would had done two to one.........fwiw

Im looking at changing the stock cans at the mo. Ill probably go for wings but what are the advantages /disadvantages to a one pipe setup as i'd prefer to go this way to free up some room for a tool caddy.

AdvRat · 01-26-2011, 10:48 AM

Is there really a difference between the Akra's and maybe the FMF Q4 Titanium's. I'm just wondering if you can justify almost twice the money for the difference systems. Plus if you do want the Akra's and need the spark arrestors you need to go to someone like CJ's for add-on. It really makes me wonder on the whole issue. Are you just purchasing the name and the status - because I don't do that (I know sometimes they go together, but not always), if I did, I would have bought a BMW GS Adventure, not a KTM.

I am mainly looking for the very best quality - I don't like to put second best on anything, then second guess myself a few weeks later and wish I put or bought something else. I want to reduce the weight and the heat also and I would be lying if i didn't say any performance increases wouldn't be welcome.

So can anyone honestly tell me what the best system for a 2010 990 Adventure would be?

Brown Dog · 01-26-2011, 12:45 PM

NOTHING sounds better than a SET of Akra's on a 950/990

Superior Quality, Fit & Finish

Dan950ser · 01-26-2011, 01:04 PM

Fwiw I have the fmf titanium Q's and they look and sound great. They came on the bike or else they would be akra's but still great cans.

AdvRat · 01-26-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Dog

NOTHING sounds better than a SET of Akra's on a 950/990

Superior Quality, Fit & Finish

What Akra's? The newer Carbon Tip ones (Evolution) with the spring mount or the older design Oval, bolt on ones? I'm not sure if i like the Carbon Tips, plus I like the idea of being able to install spark arrestors in the older cans from say CJDesigns.

07-27-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
Treillw ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Oddometer: 36	Which Akrapovic Exhaust? Hello. I have a 2009 KTM 990 Adventure and I would like to purchase a set of pipes for it. I was wondering if anybody could tell me the differences between the two styles of pipes Akrapovic has available for my bike - there seems to be two different pipes that would work, the Titanium Series and the Evolution Series. I haven't been able to find much information regarding the differences between the two. I'm looking answer the following questions: Which is lighter, are they both titanium, what is the sound difference between the two, and are they both street legal in the US? I would appreciate any information. Thanks.

07-27-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
nvdesertrat Nevada Desert Rat Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Oddometer: 145	A few hundred $$ and The newer style has a carbon fiber tip on it. They are both Legal in the US. __________________ Doug 2009 KTM 990 Adventure R 2010 KTM 450 EXC 2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

07-27-2010, 10:13 PM	#5
Jim Colombotos Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: San Leandro, Ca Oddometer: 274	If I was to do it over I would had done two to one.........fwiw __________________ 2008 KTM 530 EXC 2009 KTM 990 Standard Adventure, R mapped. Fear the white one now too!

07-28-2010, 04:50 AM	#8
ebrew Motorcycle A.D.D. Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Denver colo Oddometer: 888	I dont use carbon on dirt bike. It shatters and makes nice pointy things that can stick in your skin.

07-28-2010, 10:30 AM	#9
sonoran incognito Joined: Sep 2009 Location: eastside Oddometer: 16,371	Keep in mind the Akras don't have spark arrestors. Not sure if your ride where they are required but it's a real hassle if you get stopped without them. FMF's are a good alternative and can be fitted with a spark arrestor. __________________ the sun does not have no prisoners

07-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#3
Treillw ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Oddometer: 36	The best sound is my primary concern, not money or weight really...

07-28-2010, 04:09 AM	#7
wildehond wildehond Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Oddometer: 333	I have the Ti Akra's with the metal end caps. I am a bit concerned about the cost of replacing that carbon end caps. They seem to scratch quit easily. My Pipes have been on the bike for two years now and they still look and sound great. Will probably get new packing for it in six months time.

07-28-2010, 11:59 AM	#10
Jim Colombotos Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: San Leandro, Ca Oddometer: 274	As stated above, no spark arrestors on the Akra's but CJ designs does offer an spark inserts for the Akra's I have them on my bike, happy with the way they sound. http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/SparkArrester.html __________________ 2008 KTM 530 EXC 2009 KTM 990 Standard Adventure, R mapped. Fear the white one now too!

01-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#12
AdvRat Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: NE Ohio Oddometer: 175	Akrapovic vs FMF Q4 Titanium's Is there really a difference between the Akra's and maybe the FMF Q4 Titanium's. I'm just wondering if you can justify almost twice the money for the difference systems. Plus if you do want the Akra's and need the spark arrestors you need to go to someone like CJ's for add-on. It really makes me wonder on the whole issue. Are you just purchasing the name and the status - because I don't do that (I know sometimes they go together, but not always), if I did, I would have bought a BMW GS Adventure, not a KTM. I am mainly looking for the very best quality - I don't like to put second best on anything, then second guess myself a few weeks later and wish I put or bought something else. I want to reduce the weight and the heat also and I would be lying if i didn't say any performance increases wouldn't be welcome. So can anyone honestly tell me what the best system for a 2010 990 Adventure would be? AdvRat screwed with this post 01-26-2011 at 11:18 AM

01-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#13
Brown Dog North Georgia Dual Sportr Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Calhoun, GA. USA Oddometer: 1,720	NOTHING sounds better than a SET of Akra's on a 950/990 Superior Quality, Fit & Finish __________________ 2008 KTM 690 ENDURO with 2009 suspension & 950 SUPER ENDURO http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...postcount=1784 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...postcount=8594 http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=683 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnFCdoc_IDE

01-26-2011, 01:04 PM	#14
Dan950ser NW Shredder Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Oddometer: 205	Fwiw I have the fmf titanium Q's and they look and sound great. They came on the bike or else they would be akra's but still great cans. __________________ 2007 KTM 950 Super Enduro R: titanium Q's, CJ Rack, H2W Jetting, Scott's triples and dampner and more to come. 2005 CR 500AFC: Need more be said BEAST!!!

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