Exhaust debate: full system vs slip-on

theredheadrides · November 25th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Hello All, I am new here and new to a street bike. I just started riding in October and have since been to the track twice, and am fully addicted! I want to upgrade my stock exhaust and am wondering if I should go with a full system vs. a slip-on. I plan on getting a jet kit as well. Also I have included a poll for brands and the reasons why you love them! Weight is an issue for me as I am only 5'4'' and weigh about 105 lbs. Thanks!!

Cazper · November 25th, 2011, 01:06 PM

I have a full Yoshimura TRC exhaust with a carbon can. I started with the MGP Growler slip-on and upgraded because of a couple reasons...

1) for me the MGP Growler was too loud
2) the slip-on does not offer any real performance gain

It really depends on what you are looking for. If looks and sound is all you are really looking for then a slip-on is fine. If you want any actual performance gain you should go full exhaust. Brands are a personal opinion... I've personally always liked the looks and sound of Yoshi so that's why I went with it

Jiggles · November 25th, 2011, 01:08 PM

Full system all the way. A slip on only changes the sound of your bike. We just had a group buy on Area P full systems, you may still be able to get in on it.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=89913

theredheadrides · November 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Thanks so much for the quick feedback!! I'm going with the full exhaust and jet kit because I want performance as well for both the track and the freeway. I think I'm going to go with the Yoshi since I can get a smoking deal on it - even better than the group rate on the Area P.

Cazper · November 25th, 2011, 05:35 PM

You won't be dissappointed with the Yosh... the sound and look are incredible. You may get slightly more power out of the Area P... but I never really cared for their styling and the difference is minimal anyway.

Jiggles · November 26th, 2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theredheadrides

Thanks so much for the quick feedback!! I'm going with the full exhaust and jet kit because I want performance as well for both the track and the freeway. I think I'm going to go with the Yoshi since I can get a smoking deal on it - even better than the group rate on the Area P.

Be prepared for your bike to sound like a 747

theredheadrides · November 26th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Hahahha!! I can't imagine my baby ninja ever sounding like a 747!! But it'll be great when it does. Now I just need a great mechanic and dyno - person. Any recommendation in San Fernando valley area?

cuong-nutz · November 26th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Also, even if it's a slip-on, you'll lose some weight since the stock can is heavy.

brendonjw · November 28th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Quick question, i keep on seeing people saying that a slip on only really changes the tone of the exaust without giving much HP increase, would it be worth just buying aftermarket headers and keeping the stock exaust to get a few ponies without having a exaust thats too loud... (has anyone tried this and dyno'd a before and after?)

choneofakind · November 28th, 2011, 02:24 PM

I've never seen that done. If you're going to go to all that length to buy aftermarket headers and then fit the oem pipe on to it (different diameter pipes) you should just get the full system from Area P with the 18" quiet core can. It's only minimally louder than the stock system and gives good performance gains.

massacremasses · November 28th, 2011, 05:12 PM

Im getting a slip on cause I just care about looking like a BA!!

LoD575 · November 29th, 2011, 12:20 AM

When I do decide to change exhaust it will be a full complete replacement. Thanks to the forums on whats available for the 250 and research done I will spend my money with Area P.

I think Area P has the most gain for amount spent.

Yoshi is my second choice.

Aashvi78 · March 11th, 2024, 11:46 AM

Hello GUys,....

The argument between slip-on exhaust and entire structures regularly comes down to comfort and rate vs overall performance improvements. Complete structures are greater highly-priced and require greater intricate installation, however they furnish apparent strength increases; in contrast, slip-ons are much less high priced and easier to install, however they supply much less seen overall performance gains.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite exhaust brand
Yoshimura	8	16.33%
Area P	26	53.06%
2 Brothers	2	4.08%
Sportisi	1	2.04%
Other	12	24.49%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

November 25th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#1
theredheadrides ninjette.org newbie Name: Laura Location: tarzana, ca Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R special edition Posts: 3	Exhaust debate: full system vs slip-on Hello All, I am new here and new to a street bike. I just started riding in October and have since been to the track twice, and am fully addicted! I want to upgrade my stock exhaust and am wondering if I should go with a full system vs. a slip-on. I plan on getting a jet kit as well. Also I have included a poll for brands and the reasons why you love them! Weight is an issue for me as I am only 5'4'' and weigh about 105 lbs. Thanks!!

November 25th, 2011, 01:06 PM	#2
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I have a full Yoshimura TRC exhaust with a carbon can. I started with the MGP Growler slip-on and upgraded because of a couple reasons... 1) for me the MGP Growler was too loud 2) the slip-on does not offer any real performance gain It really depends on what you are looking for. If looks and sound is all you are really looking for then a slip-on is fine. If you want any actual performance gain you should go full exhaust. Brands are a personal opinion... I've personally always liked the looks and sound of Yoshi so that's why I went with it __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

November 25th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Full system all the way. A slip on only changes the sound of your bike. We just had a group buy on Area P full systems, you may still be able to get in on it. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=89913 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM	#4
theredheadrides ninjette.org newbie Name: Laura Location: tarzana, ca Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R special edition Posts: 3	great feedback Thanks so much for the quick feedback!! I'm going with the full exhaust and jet kit because I want performance as well for both the track and the freeway. I think I'm going to go with the Yoshi since I can get a smoking deal on it - even better than the group rate on the Area P.

November 25th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#5
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	You won't be dissappointed with the Yosh... the sound and look are incredible. You may get slightly more power out of the Area P... but I never really cared for their styling and the difference is minimal anyway. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

November 26th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#7
theredheadrides ninjette.org newbie Name: Laura Location: tarzana, ca Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R special edition Posts: 3	Hahahha!! I can't imagine my baby ninja ever sounding like a 747!! But it'll be great when it does. Now I just need a great mechanic and dyno - person. Any recommendation in San Fernando valley area?

November 26th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#8
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Also, even if it's a slip-on, you'll lose some weight since the stock can is heavy. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

November 28th, 2011, 11:43 AM	#9
brendonjw ninjette.org member Name: Brendon Location: Auckland New Zealand Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 11	Quick question, i keep on seeing people saying that a slip on only really changes the tone of the exaust without giving much HP increase, would it be worth just buying aftermarket headers and keeping the stock exaust to get a few ponies without having a exaust thats too loud... (has anyone tried this and dyno'd a before and after?)

November 28th, 2011, 02:24 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I've never seen that done. If you're going to go to all that length to buy aftermarket headers and then fit the oem pipe on to it (different diameter pipes) you should just get the full system from Area P with the 18" quiet core can. It's only minimally louder than the stock system and gives good performance gains.

November 28th, 2011, 05:12 PM	#11
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Im getting a slip on cause I just care about looking like a BA!! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

November 29th, 2011, 12:20 AM	#12
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	When I do decide to change exhaust it will be a full complete replacement. Thanks to the forums on whats available for the 250 and research done I will spend my money with Area P. I think Area P has the most gain for amount spent. Yoshi is my second choice.

March 11th, 2024, 11:46 AM	#13
Aashvi78 ninjette.org newbie Name: Aashvi Location: india Join Date: Mar 2024 Motorcycle(s): r15 Posts: 1	Hello GUys,.... The argument between slip-on exhaust and entire structures regularly comes down to comfort and rate vs overall performance improvements. Complete structures are greater highly-priced and require greater intricate installation, however they furnish apparent strength increases; in contrast, slip-ons are much less high priced and easier to install, however they supply much less seen overall performance gains. Last futzed with by Aashvi78; March 24th, 2024 at 08:09 AM.

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