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Ducati Monster V2
Akrapovič has expanded its product range for Ducatistas with the launch of two new Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust systems for the Ducati Monster V2 and DesertX.
Drawing on the visual language established by Akrapovič exhausts for Ducati V2 motorcycles, the completely new Slip-On Line (Titanium) systems for the Monster V2 and DesertX combine race-proven materials with carefully considered design elements. Each features a sandblasted, high-grade lightweight titanium muffler outer sleeve with a stainless-steel inner structure. An integrated imprint adds visual definition while also contributing to the strength and durability of the muffler. The package is completed by a handmade carbon-fibre heatshield, designed to help protect the rider’s gear, and a handcrafted carbon-fibre end cap. Complementary detailing on the end cap complements the imprint on the titanium sleeve, creating a cohesive appearance across the individual components.
The use of lightweight materials results in a weight reduction of 9.1% compared to the standard stock exhaust on the Ducati Monster V2 and 13.1% compared to the standard stock exhaust on the Ducati DesertX.
When tested on the in-house dyno, the Slip-On Line (Titanium) recorded increases of 1.9 kW (2.6 hp) at 9,000 rpm and 1.9 Nm at 8,500 rpm over a Ducati Monster V2 equipped with the standard stock exhaust. On the Ducati DesertX, gains of 1.1 kW (1.5 hp) and 1.0 Nm at 8,500 rpm were measured under the same conditions.
Both exhausts comply with Euro 5+ requirements and are EC/ECE type approved. Installation is a straightforward plug-and-play process, with no remapping required.
Beyond the technical specifications, the two exhausts bring together a distinctive visual presence and a deep, vivid soundtrack that complements the character of Ducati’s twin-cylinder engines.
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About Akrapovič:
Founded in Slovenia 34 years ago by former motorcycle racer Igor Akrapovič, the brand has grown to international prominence through its successful support of leading motorsport teams.
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To date, more than 200 world champions in two and four-wheel motorsport have achieved success using Akrapovič exhaust systems. The company operates from state-of-the-art factories in Slovenia and distributes its products in more than eighty countries.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
