The remap should improve the heat more than anything, lean running means more oxygen means much hotter gases flowing through pipes. V2 runs a lot leaner in stock trim than 899/959 to meet euro5 requirements
Hi I have the full Akra on my V2. Last year I rode in 30c plus. The only time the heat was an issue for me, is when pottering through village's. Then the bike went to 105c. I ride in the mountains in a one piece fully ventilated suit.Do no think that the Akra will solve the heat issue. I ran from standard for 2 months before they arrived. Great bike, which sounds glorious with the Akra's in the mountains.
Apologies…sort of on-topic…. I’m also looking at the Akras for my V2 but even with the -20% they’re still pricey. And there’s several hundred quid on-top for fitting. I’m reasonably handy with the spanners and previously fitted termi end cans to my (out of warranty) 1199. Question, if I fitted them myself does anyone think I’d invalidate the bike warranty, assuming they were fitted correctly?
Warranty would be fine. You'd need the upmap applying mind you. Having said that, I've found Ducati less than straightforwards when it comes to warranty issues and it's been cheaper/easier for me to just buy the part online than to argue with the dealer. Might just be my dealer though.
Thanks - I was hoping that would be the case. My local dealer (Riders Bristol) have always been good with warranty work. Although tbf I’ve hardly had much go wrong across numerous bikes. My friend with the S1000RR however…
Phill, I just called them and they still honoured the 20% discount as it only finished last night, although on back-order until April
Go for it! It took me a good few hours to install mine - the most difficult part was reconnecting the fuel tank breather pipes...I'd swear they're about 1" too short. Here's my review of the install that I put on the V2 UK group on facebook. ******************************** Installed the Akra end cans & air filter over 2 days. Got the end cans from a Ducati dealer on eBay - significantly cheaper than RRP. Observations: It is a nice sound. Not too loud, but deeper than stock. The CEL comes on (due to removing the servo controlling the valve in the oem can). Performance not affected - ie it isn’t in limp home mode. It feels to have a lot more torque already - power wheelies are much more a thing now. Will report how the upmap changes things. Installation observations: Tools you need that you might not have: 8mm long reach socket, torx driver. Undo & remove the clamp holding the oem can on as soon as you can. Frees things up. Fit the new cans to the Y-piece and then the y piece to the header pipe. Air filter fitting is fiddly, but straight forwards-don’t be afraid of un clipping the injectors from the airbox. *Do* be careful to not disturb too much the high pressure fuel line immediately above the injectors. I inadvertently half disconnected it-and after a test ride it popped loose and the bike hosed petrol *everywhere* . Just pleased I wasn’t pictured on here engulfed in flames. The absolute hardest part about the install was reconnecting the fuel tank breather hoses. I’d swear they’re 1” too short. Use mole grips and pliers and lots of “FOR FUCK SAKE!!” **After the upmap** Got the "Upmap" put on the bike, and did another 200 miles. Thoughts & observations: The Akra pipes are not that much louder than stock at idle or at speed, but they are much deeper - sound nicer. The bike is *a lot* louder at 30 to 35mph - because that is when the valve shuts in the OEM can. Be civilised - use the extra torque (see below) and trundle through towns at 30mph in 4th. Compared to Akra with no up-map - well, firstly the CEL goes out with the upmap - and fueling is a lot better. With out the up map she was popping and banging even at idle. There is a noticeable amount more torque and power. Except it doesn't feel it. Let me explain - with the OEM can there is a dip in power and torque that is really noticeable - but because of that dip when you get out of it, there is a sudden rush of power. Now the bike makes more power at all revs - but the dip in power is filled in, so no sudden rush. How do I know it is making more power then? It feels like you're down a gear - it feels as spritely in 3rd as it used to do in 2nd etc. This actually made me think that there was a fault with the bike - because I opened the throttle hard and she didn't take off - and I thought "that's pretty poor acceleration for 3rd" - but I was in 5th. Dropped it to 4th and she took off like a scolded cat... After that I made a point of keeping myself in the gears I was using before - i.e. revs above 6000 at all times - and - a great deal more torque. Lots of power wheelies on hard acceleration. In 1st and 2nd going downhill, off the throttle - she pops and bangs - sounds like a 50cal on automatic fire. I'm really happy with the bike and Akras and upmap. Recommended
Thanks ! Useful write up and the sound will be exactly what I’m after. I’ve always had the recommended aftermarket cans on previous Sportsbikes (Termis on 996, 1098 & 1199) and never been disappointed And at least the weather will be a bit nicer (or at least warmer) in April
Why the tunnel vision on Akra or Termi??? Check out the number of bikes across the classes at Grand Prix level that run SC-Project. They are a precision made product and for a V2 only 1400GBP give or take. You want your heads read.
Thanks for the helpful comment. For me, Akra was the only one available and the official upmap it comes with I guess is the reason for the huge price. Also - re SC Project the only ones of those I've heard have been on a friends MV F3 - and it was hugely loud. I get enough police attention....don't want any more!
Thanks for the consumer (and mental health advice). By that logic I should just buy a Kawasaki but I’ll stick to what I fancy thanks - my money, my choice
I had an SC Project exhaust on my Street Triple for 5+ years and I loved it. Seemed like great quality too. I bought mine just before they started sponsoring Honda in MotoGP, after which their prices jumped a bit
If anyone is interested I have an Akrapovic full system for sale. Only did 300 miles with it on so like new. Comes with the racing evo upmap voucher and filter
Did you just get the end cans, or the full system? I’m thinking about getting the end cans with my bike when it arrives, as the dealer will do a discount, and fit for free, so it makes sense to do it now.
I’d be up for one, but it doesn’t come with the upmap, and I’m not interested in taking a brand new bike to a third party company.
