Yoshimura CF or Akrapovic exhaust?

randomwalk101 · September 6th, 2009, 01:34 PM

I'm considering swapping the Yoshi CF for the new Akra whenever it comes out just to try out something new. Which one do you think looks better?

Yoshi CF:

Akrapovic:

yokozuna · September 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM

there's already some in Indonesia that has akrapovic on their 250.
not sure if its the same akra above.

http://otomotifnet.com/otoweb/index..../0/0/1/7/3115#

randomwalk101 · September 6th, 2009, 06:01 PM

yokozuna,

cool can man. How is the sound compared to Yoshi? I kinda like the titanium/CF end cap version however.

randomwalk101 · September 7th, 2009, 10:55 AM

ETA for avail of this exhaust is mid October in case you're interested. It's $450 for the S/O.

randomwalk101 · September 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM

okay i'll try to sell my Yoshi CF to get this...if i can sell it

hopefully Akra slip-on won't disappoint me...I have no complaint about the yoshi...just wanted to try something new.

c717905 · September 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM

I have that exact Yoshi exhaust and I love it. I personally prefer the look of the CF Yoshi on the black bike (exactly what I have as well) vs. the steel Akra, but if you want something new, go for it. I can't over-emphasize how much I love both the look and the sound of the Yoshi on my bike, but it hardly ever hurts to try something new.

Be sure to post some pics when you get it installed.

randomwalk101 · October 5th, 2009, 06:26 PM

10:10
Anyways, i sold the Yoshi for cheap and now waiting for the Ti version of the Akra to be released (they released the all CF version). So my bike is "exhaustless"...sold stock one long time ago too

Note to self: don't sell your exhaust until you got the new one!!! duh!

andrewexd · October 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM

lol is it loud ?

arcman · October 18th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Can we please get a sound bite/youtube of the Akra? Can't find one for a 250R anywhere on the 'net.

I'm also tossing up between the Yoshi and the Akra - been quoted AU$800 fitted for the Akra CF slip on here in Australia (which is roughly US$725 at today's exchange rate of 1 AU$ = 0.9066 US$). Seems pretty stiff by comparison with the prices I'm finding in the US :-(

Cheers,
A.

arcman · October 18th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Hmmm...trying to see the actual difference between the pipes isn't that easy.

http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3523-...n-slip-on.aspx

vs

http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-...on-e02a3348fe/

The charts don't show much difference at all, the Akra doesn't seem to come with/use a heat shield.

I guess I'm after a vanity uplift and some small increase in grunt if possible.

A.

randomwalk101 · October 19th, 2009, 08:47 AM

I just bought (received) a Akra slipon (titanium version) yesterday. I'll install it next week when I get back into town (currently out of town for work). I'll try to take a video/sound for you.
btw, $725 is a lot. I paid $405 shipped (but shipping costs may be varies since you don't live where I live).

M-Oorb · October 19th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Wow 725 for a slip-on

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250fan · October 19th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Wow the AKRA sounds GREAT though!!!

Here's the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PrRzjpAZSs

Reswob · October 20th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcman

Hmmm...trying to see the actual difference between the pipes isn't that easy.

http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3523-...n-slip-on.aspx

vs

http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-...on-e02a3348fe/

The charts don't show much difference at all, the Akra doesn't seem to come with/use a heat shield.

I guess I'm after a vanity uplift and some small increase in grunt if possible.

A.

Wow what an embarrassing comparison graph! Not even a 1hp increase...

arcman · October 20th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Without the insert the pipe is very loud. With the insert the mechanics were surprised how quiet it was and how close is was to the stock pipe's loudness apart from the deeper note.

YouTube Ninja 250R stock exhaust

YouTube Ninja 250R Akra slipon

YouTube Ninja 250R Akra slipon - no insert

Photo album

Arc.

randomwalk101 · October 28th, 2009, 10:14 AM

After all the back ordered, work, vacation and all, I finally installed and test drive the akra titanium. Love the sound. Much quieter than yoshimura which I like. I can ride around small roads without ear plugs and my ear doesn't get hurt. Looks great. I like it more than all cf version. It stands out a little more and the ti color doesn't looklike the cheaper stainless. Gladi made the switch.
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randomwalk101 · October 28th, 2009, 12:05 PM

definately feel a loss of power with the Akra comparing to Yoshi. I guess the Akra is more restrictive = lower noise = less power. I usually not very sensitive to the power increase/loss but I can definately feel on this one. Midrange is not as responsive as with the other slipon. However I like the noise reduction. I think I can live with the trade off.

arcman · October 28th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

definately feel a loss of power with the Akra comparing to Yoshi

Is that with or without the insert?

A.

randomwalk101 · October 28th, 2009, 06:52 PM

With insert
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arcman · October 28th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Hmmmm....I've had the Akra insert in and out for a few days at a time, and TBH apart from the difference in sound level, I can't feel much difference myself...perhaps a very slight decrease in power without the insert; I'm certainly no expert though.

A.

250fan · October 29th, 2009, 06:16 AM

Pictures pictures pictures!!!!!

randomwalk101 · November 11th, 2009, 12:04 PM

well, so even with the powerloss with the Akra...i switched to map #2 (and 93 octane) on the non-prog BRT from ztrack. Man, the bike is alive!! so responsive & i feel like i get all the "loss" power back with the Akra on..and low noise. I'm a happy man

Snake · November 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I like the CF.

Actualize Composites · November 19th, 2009, 06:59 PM

If only you could take off that hideous Akrapovic decal

View Poll Results: Which one looks better? (see pic below)
Akrapovic	20	37.74%
Yoshimurai CF	33	62.26%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

September 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#6
c717905 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Kansas City, MO Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250, 2009 Black ZX-6r Posts: 80	I have that exact Yoshi exhaust and I love it. I personally prefer the look of the CF Yoshi on the black bike (exactly what I have as well) vs. the steel Akra, but if you want something new, go for it. I can't over-emphasize how much I love both the look and the sound of the Yoshi on my bike, but it hardly ever hurts to try something new. Be sure to post some pics when you get it installed. __________________________________________________ Black '09 250R: Bridgestone BT-021s-Yoshi CF Slip-On-Fender Eliminator-Corbin Seat-Seat Cowl-Proton Flushmounts-BikeLiteZ Taillight-LED Glow-HIDs-Reflective Rimtape-Yoshi Rearsets-MRA DB Windscreen

November 19th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#24
Actualize Composites Carbon Fiber Name: Alex Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 17	If only you could take off that hideous Akrapovic decal __________________________________________________ www.acarbon.ca

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September 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#2
yokozuna ninjette.org member Name: yokozuna Location: Indonesia Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 08 Posts: 35	there's already some in Indonesia that has akrapovic on their 250. not sure if its the same akra above. http://otomotifnet.com/otoweb/index..../0/0/1/7/3115#

September 6th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#3
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	yokozuna, cool can man. How is the sound compared to Yoshi? I kinda like the titanium/CF end cap version however.

September 7th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#4
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	ETA for avail of this exhaust is mid October in case you're interested. It's $450 for the S/O.

September 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#5
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	okay i'll try to sell my Yoshi CF to get this...if i can sell it hopefully Akra slip-on won't disappoint me...I have no complaint about the yoshi...just wanted to try something new.

October 5th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#7
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	10:10 Anyways, i sold the Yoshi for cheap and now waiting for the Ti version of the Akra to be released (they released the all CF version). So my bike is "exhaustless"...sold stock one long time ago too Note to self: don't sell your exhaust until you got the new one!!! duh!

October 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#8
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	lol is it loud ?

October 18th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#9
arcman Love to ride Name: Andrew Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX10-R Posts: 36	Can we please get a sound bite/youtube of the Akra? Can't find one for a 250R anywhere on the 'net. I'm also tossing up between the Yoshi and the Akra - been quoted AU$800 fitted for the Akra CF slip on here in Australia (which is roughly US$725 at today's exchange rate of 1 AU$ = 0.9066 US$). Seems pretty stiff by comparison with the prices I'm finding in the US :-( Cheers, A.

October 18th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#10
arcman Love to ride Name: Andrew Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX10-R Posts: 36	Hmmm...trying to see the actual difference between the pipes isn't that easy. http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3523-...n-slip-on.aspx vs http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-...on-e02a3348fe/ The charts don't show much difference at all, the Akra doesn't seem to come with/use a heat shield. I guess I'm after a vanity uplift and some small increase in grunt if possible. A.

October 19th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#11
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	I just bought (received) a Akra slipon (titanium version) yesterday. I'll install it next week when I get back into town (currently out of town for work). I'll try to take a video/sound for you. btw, $725 is a lot. I paid $405 shipped (but shipping costs may be varies since you don't live where I live).

October 19th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#12
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Wow 725 for a slip-on Posted via Mobile Device

October 19th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#13
250fan ninjette.org member Name: Greg Location: Bakersfield, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250r Posts: 75	Wow the AKRA sounds GREAT though!!! Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PrRzjpAZSs

October 20th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#15
arcman Love to ride Name: Andrew Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX10-R Posts: 36	Without the insert the pipe is very loud. With the insert the mechanics were surprised how quiet it was and how close is was to the stock pipe's loudness apart from the deeper note. YouTube Ninja 250R stock exhaust YouTube Ninja 250R Akra slipon YouTube Ninja 250R Akra slipon - no insert Photo album Arc.

October 28th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#16
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	After all the back ordered, work, vacation and all, I finally installed and test drive the akra titanium. Love the sound. Much quieter than yoshimura which I like. I can ride around small roads without ear plugs and my ear doesn't get hurt. Looks great. I like it more than all cf version. It stands out a little more and the ti color doesn't looklike the cheaper stainless. Gladi made the switch. Posted via Mobile Device

October 28th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#17
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	definately feel a loss of power with the Akra comparing to Yoshi. I guess the Akra is more restrictive = lower noise = less power. I usually not very sensitive to the power increase/loss but I can definately feel on this one. Midrange is not as responsive as with the other slipon. However I like the noise reduction. I think I can live with the trade off.

October 28th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#19
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	With insert Posted via Mobile Device

October 28th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#20
arcman Love to ride Name: Andrew Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX10-R Posts: 36	Hmmmm....I've had the Akra insert in and out for a few days at a time, and TBH apart from the difference in sound level, I can't feel much difference myself...perhaps a very slight decrease in power without the insert; I'm certainly no expert though. A.

October 29th, 2009, 06:16 AM	#21
250fan ninjette.org member Name: Greg Location: Bakersfield, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250r Posts: 75	Pictures pictures pictures!!!!!

November 11th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#22
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	well, so even with the powerloss with the Akra...i switched to map #2 (and 93 octane) on the non-prog BRT from ztrack. Man, the bike is alive!! so responsive & i feel like i get all the "loss" power back with the Akra on..and low noise. I'm a happy man

November 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#23
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I like the CF.