BMW R 1200 RT - Stock exhaust vs Akrapovič replacement

There are several video's on UA-cam illustrating the difference in sound between the stock exhaust and the replacement made by Akrapovič. However, I still found it hard to differentiate the actual differences and determine how the new pipe would sound. So when I got mine mounted I did my best to record my own comparison video.
Shot with an iPhone 8 using a Shure MV88 Motiv microphone.

[@darknessawaits]

It's proven difficult to get the real sound across, but it really does sound a lot deeper and mature than the stock exhaust. It seems I have failed at my attempt to be the one to capture an accurate comparison. After using this exhaust for something over a year I can tell you it's one of the best upgrades I made to this bike, besides the audial fun factor it's a lot better to look at and the blue/purple discoloration of the titanium is awesome. To each their own of course, hopefully my video still helps to get a slight impression of what the upgrade would do to your bike.

[@mauriciolopez6236]

Thank you for your comment; it's making big change on my mind because I am in your shoes now.

[@billmelcher625]

I like the sound but I always think of the time I passed a speed trap in heavy traffic, if they didn't see me they would've heard me

[@Dudeitzmimi]

You can never capture the true sound in video, but you can definitely tell the difference if you've ever recorded two different exhausts before

[@MotoMarko]

The stock exhaust is a piece of Art itself.

[@TheRealCristianLuca]

Not much difference. Not worth spending that 800-1k on it.

[@ragetobe]

I prefer the stock, I had the choice but after hearing the Akrapovic I was shocked how bad it sounded for £950

[@brucewayne2773]

agreed, stock sound was better.

[@sequeres8574]

Nice video

[@kimyung9972]

Besides the sound, the muffler adds a few extra ponies to the bike!

[@radioservice4567]

Мне на моём стоковый нравится. Красиво работает и смотрится круто.

[@beemrdon52]

Stock looks a lot better.

[@Gesanglehrer]

i like booth

[@miguelramos6663]

Does it give it any power?

[@biggeorge51]

Nice bike i was wondering if the change in exhaust brought any change to to bike?

[@pandiozec]

Shut up

[@GustavoOccelli]

Do agree

[@markosedlarik9553]

Is there any benefits in torque (lower RPM) and horspower?

[@darknessawaits]

I think they claim to increase power with something of 4 HP. I did take it to get a tune up quite some time after but the data I got from that was always with this exhaust on. So no comparison unfortunately.

[@markosedlarik9553]

@@darknessawaits Thanks for info.

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

minimal you won't feel it

[@tony8236]

Hi. The test Is with db killer?

[@darknessawaits]

Yes, I thought that would be the most relevant comparison.

[@tony8236]

@@darknessawaits Thank you. it would be interesting to hear it without db killer. have you tried it? Are there any performance improvements? definitely less weight. I would like to buy it but the price is not really cheap

[@darknessawaits]

@@tony8236 It's stated as a 2 hp improvement, but I'd say it's neglectable. It's certainly less heavy, but would you really notice when mounted on such a heavy bike? Probably not. I've mounted it for sound and looks - and yes, it is expensive. Even when bought second hand. But if you want it, go for it!

[@tony8236]

@@darknessawaits I managed to find it at half price in good condition. I also listened to the sound without the db killer and I must say that it's not bad. need to see if there are problems to go this way for the law. the alternative at the same price was gpr arrow

[@kevinraabe457]

I listened with headphones .thedifference in sounding minimal itskinda dusappointing...not worth 1K. That being said , I have too much cash in my pocket and think I'll order one today...Remus or Arak??? Decisions decisions

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

such a small difference doesn't worth the cost

[@stevep9739]

If there is hp improvement it's in the low to mid range.
A free flow air filter in the box and a secondary inlet to the box would give the motor quicker spin up and better again low mid range.
Top end is negligible.
The real gain is looks,sound and a 12kg weght loss.
The link pipe and slip on range from £159. -£189 from what I've seen.
No idea where you've got £800-£1k from😂

[@plestvarnis]

Totally not worth to pay to get different sound...

[@charlie9175]

Agree with you, don t see any difference !

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

I agree too.

[@MWS1960]

Don’t see much difference

[@peteraddison8323]

Akrapovic sound better and looks better

[@user-ng8zv9xo9j]

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