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Ultra-Limited-Edition Akrapovic Exhausts Launched to Celebrate 25 Years

Akrapovic has chosen to mark its 25th anniversary by launching a very limited-edition range of just 25 exhausts to celebrate this occasion, and the Slovenian performance exhaust specialists will be donating these exhausts to charity – so you will need to be pretty sharp to get your hands on one.

The 25 exhausts will be instantly recognisable with heat-resistant black paint over an ultra-lightweight titanium muffler. They will all feature an exclusive signature, the Akrapovič logo – which is dedicated to the company’s 25 years of exhaust technology innovations – and most important of all a number that will not only identify which one of the exhausts it is, but verify the rareness of these exquisite collectors’ pieces. Some parts of the systems also have special nano coatings to make sure they stay as good as new after use – that is, if they ever get used. The exhausts are all EC and ECE type-approved – so, if you managed to get your hands on one, you could still fit it on your bike and show it off in its full glory.

Available for a range of six motorcycles and one car, these rare exhausts will be limited to four of each for the BMW S 1000 RR, Yamaha YZF-R1, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Ducati Multistrada 1200, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, and Honda CBR1000RR plus a one-of-a-kind exclusive car exhaust, a Slip-On Line (Titanium) for the BMW M4. The exclusivity of these unique exhausts will be further enhanced by the fact that they will not be available for purchase through any of the existing Akrapovič retail channels throughout the world. Instead Akrapovič is donating them to charity and they will then be auctioned to raise much-needed funds for various good causes.

Destined to become collectibles, the original prototype versions of these gorgeous pipes will be numbered 00 and kept by Akrapovič, to be put on show at the company’s headquarters in Slovenia and serve as a symbol to encourage the company in its endeavours for the next 25 years. These exhausts are the pinnacle of what Akrapovič has achieved over the last 25 years and are sure to increase in value due to the uniqueness of the design. So if you want one of these for your bike or car, or even to hang on the wall as a work of art – because they certainly are that – then keep an eye out on all of Akrapovič’s latest news features and social media networks to see when they are available for auction.

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Akrapovič Introduces the Latest Innovations for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Akrapovič Introduces the Latest Innovations for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 1Akrapovič has launched its latest range of innovative exhaust systems for the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R with designs strongly inspired by the exhausts used by Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea during the machine’s 2015 World Superbike Championship–winning season.

The Akrapovič Evolution Line (Carbon) is a full system designed to deliver an impressive increase in power across the entire rev range while also improving torque delivery and decreasing weight by over 5 kg. Constructed from a high-grade and race-proven lightweight titanium alloy and finished with a hand-crafted carbon-fibre hexagonal muffler and endcap – inspired by Jonathan Rea’s 2015 WorldSBK winning machine – this system is beautifully designed to blend in seamlessly with bike’s striking appearance while still making a statement that this Akrapovič system means business. With a power increase in excess of 16 HP (12.1 kW), the Evolution Line also delivers a unique deeper, sporty sound to enhance its racing heritage. With the option of a carbon-fibre muffler bracket to further complement the entire system, the Evolution Line is certainly the complete package to improve the performance and appearance of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

The Racing Line (Carbon) is a full stainless-steel exhaust system with a beautifully finished hexagonal carbon-fibre muffler sleeve with titanium inner parts and a carbon-fibre endcap. Delivering a huge increase in power and torque across the entire rev range, the Racing Line is a performance system designed to give the rider the true spirit of a race-bred exhaust. With an improved deeper sporty sound, the Racing Line system sounds just as good as it looks. An option to add a carbon-fibre muffler bracket is available to complement the beautiful finish of this impressive system.

Akrapovič has also launched two Slip-On Line exhausts as an initial step in the exhaust tuning process. The carbon-fibre version of the Slip-On Line is an EC-ECE type-approved exhaust that provides an increase in both power and torque across the entire rpm range and a reduction in weight. With a hexagonal muffler and endcap finished in hand-crafted high-quality carbon fibre, and titanium pipes and muffler inner parts, the Slip-On Line looks every bit of the race exhaust that inspired its creation. The exhaust can be further enhanced with the addition of the optional titanium link-pipe to increase performance, and a further addition to improve the exhaust’s appearance can be achieved by adding the optional carbon-fibre muffler bracket.

The Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust is aimed directly at markets where EC-ECE type approval is not valid. With an increase in power and torque, coupled with a weight savings, the titanium version of the Slip-On Line is a step up in performance. Designed with a short conical muffler for an enhanced racing appearance and finished with a carbon-fibre endcap, the Slip-On Line also offers a unique sharper racing sound that is tuned to intensify the whole experience. An optional titanium link-pipe is also available, designed to take the exhaust tuning process to the next step.

An optional titanium link-pipe is offered for both Slip-On Line exhausts, developed to provide an increase in power and torque and create an even more linear curve across the entire performance spectrum, coupled with a decrease in weight by more than 4 kg. When installed on the Slip-On Line (Carbon), the sound also becomes louder to boost the senses, and when added to the Slip-On Line (Titanium) the unique tone produces the loudest sound available, displaying the exhaust’s true racing spirit. When fitting the link pipe to the Slip-On Line exhaust, the bike’s ECU must be remapped.

The latest range of innovative Akrapovič lightweight exhaust products will take the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R to even greater performance levels, all the while increasing aesthetic and aural levels to make the bike an even greater pleasure in every area.

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Screening for 2016 Ninja ZX-10R

Skidmarx have plenty of experience developing screens for Kawasaki superbikes on track, working with Quattro Plant and Gearlink Kawasaki in BSB last year.

Now the British bodywork specialists offer a choice of standard and double bubble replacement screens for the new Ninja ZX-10R road bike.

Manufactured in the UK from tough 3mm cast acrylic, the standard screen comes in clear and a choice of light and dark grey tints. Supplied pre-drilled and ready to bolt onto the fairing, it sells for £49.95 including VAT.

Based on race-proven Skidmarx screens, the double bubble creates an air pocket to give the rider greater protection at high speeds. Like the standard screen, it is a direct replacement for the factory-fitted item and comes in a choice of clear, light and dark grey tints. It retails for £59.95 including VAT.

Call Skidmarx on 01305 780808 or visit www.skidmarx.co.uk for more information.

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Ninja 30 models unveiled at Misano SBK event by Kawasaki riders

On Saturday June 21 at 17.45 the new Ninja 30 Anniversary ZX-10R and ZX-6R models will be unveiled by Kawasaki riders as part of the Misano SBK paddock show.

In the SBK official paddock show presentation tent, Tom Sykes, Loris Baz and Kenan Sofuoglu will talk about the new machines produced to mark three decades of the Ninja line and reflect on what makes the Ninja brand so iconic and successful on the track and street.

Hosted by Kawasaki Motors Italy, the event will be a special chance to see the machines which can now be pre-ordered for collection at Kawasaki dealers and to hear the views of Kawasaki top pilots in the Supersport and Superbike classes according to Sergio Vicarelli who will conduct the interviews.

“The fans are so passionate about racing here in Italy that it was logical to show them the new Ninja 30 Editions and to hear the views of today’s best Ninja pilots as part of a worldwide celebration of thirty years of Ninja.

We have much activity at Misano. As well as this special presentation in the paddock area we have also organised test rides in the local area as part of a celebration of Kawasaki across the race weekend centred on the Paddock viallge. We hope that as many people as possible can experience some of the Kawasaki lime green spirit at Misano”.