Honda CB650R Akrapovic Full System Exhaust Review | PART 1: SILENCER REMOVED

#Honda #CB650R #akrapovic
I finally got the Akrapovic full system exhaust after 2 years of riding my Honda CB650R on stock exhaust.
Equipment
Action camera: Sony HDR AS300
360 Camera: Insta360 One X2
Helmet mic: Vimoto V8 mic
External mic: Zoom H1N
Thunder garage link:
shopee.com.my/thundergarage?smtt=0.28985722-1662869370.9
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Exhaust plan
2:45 - Akra available for the Honda CB/CBR 650R
3:36 - Other exhausts available
3:46 - Why akrapovic?
5:04 - Where and how I got the exhaust installed?
5:55 - Initial impressions & review
7:30 - Aesthetic enhancements
7:47 - Power gains and weight saving effects
8:08 - Complementing the quickshifter
8:40 - Acceleration and tunnel run
9:33 - Conclusion without DB Killer
10:45 - Outro

[@Exel249]

Dude I just wanna thank you for your videos, they've been a huge influence to me. I've been watching them for the past year while hoping to upgrade to a CB650R, after a long wait I've finally got it and it's an absolute dream for someone coming from a Ninja 250. The sound of the exhaust while going through the penchala tunnel is surreal in real life. Hope to see you sometime around!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey man congrats! haha glad you enjoy the videos. I know right the sound doesn't get old every chance I get I will rip through a tunnel. And the fun thing about a 650 is that it's not too powerful that you can full throttle without scaring yourself too much. Are you based in KL? if so I'll probably see you around!

[@Andy-fx4yk]

What do you think about your 650 9months On? Looking at getting one myself,peace

[@adrianliew185]

Just ordered my CB650R ! Can’t wait to ride it, love your videos and I hope we will have the chance to meet once I get my bike!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for your support! Awesome you’ll love the bike. I heard the waiting time is quite lengthy nowadays tho so just gotta be patient unfortunately. Yea sure we can meet up if you’re around KL. Where are you based?

[@adrianliew185]

Yup, 3months waiting time. In KL too, ordered mine in big wing Setapak as well

[@Dylzhaar]

Wow this thing sounds awesomeeee

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It does indeed!!

[@yeet_9597]

Great video mate! I'm curious about the side bag you got there? Got any links for that bag? If customized, what are the sizes cause I too would love to get one for myself. Cheers!

[@vintagerealityvr]

I wish you did a flyby shot in the video. I know what the exhaust sounds like when I'm on the bike - what I really want to hear is what it sounds like to bystanders as I go by lol

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That’s a good idea. I need a friend who’s willing to record that for me to do that. I’m sure it sounds awesome with the Doppler effect.

[@SimpleAsBDCs]

Great video I have had my cbr 650r for about 2 years been wanting to upgrade my exhaust…

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks :) its also on top oh my list of things to upgrade. have you got an aftermarket pipe on her yet? If so what did you get?

[@SimpleAsBDCs]

@@RUBBERNMETAL U Welcome and no i haven’t hopefully I will be able to get a full system in the future…

[@SoumikSarker]

I bought my cbr650r in september 2022 and even I planned for 10k km for exhaust upgrade. its was June 2023 and I clocked 9k km lol...... so could not resist and updated as the price was rising. Anyway congratulations. I tried removing the baffle suppressor but I installed it back. its too loud and embarrassing. now its soothing.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Congrats on your purchase hope you’re still enjoying your bike! You rack up the miles quickly I see, that’s good! Same reason as why I needed to buy mine as seeing the price increased and stock becoming unavailable quickly. Exactly right on the baffles on I enjoy it better now it’s perfect this way IMO.

[@micsalentonful]

i really love the ideas

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thank you!!

[@henryfacistol2071]

@rubbernmetal can you please send me a link that provides the assurance of no tuning needed when you install akrapovic on cb650r. planning to buy akrapovic thanks and more power to your channel

[@henryfacistol2071]

is it true that akrapovic provides the assurance of no tuning when installed? thanks

[@silvery2850]

I love the exhaust sound. I hope this is legal in your country.

[@felixmiranda3949]

We have the same exhaust, but i installed it on my bike when it only has 300km odo 😁, the only problem that i had was when i start it on early sunday mornings when we have a ride as the idle on cold start ups tends to be noisy and a sure wakeups for the neighbors 😅

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Awesome!! Did you get the db killer back on the bike? I have the same concern as you not being neighbourly especially in enclosed areas haha. I have a part 2 review check it out.

[@felixmiranda3949]

@@RUBBERNMETAL nope, luckily when i talked to my neighbors they said that it was ok because i only ride the bike every sunday morning and it didn't bothered them at all as opposed to when it would be at work days.

[@tonyliparoto270]

I love the saddle bag where did you get it? Thanks

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks!! I got it from shopee. It’s for a Harley or custom cruiser. Can’t find the link anymore tho the item has been delisted.

[@eds_f900r]

Bro, how do you drive with those mirrors? It's dangerous, there's no place for your hand

[@kevinplace9224]

Great video.Did you need to remap the ecu ?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks!! No I didn’t remap. The bike adapts to the new exhaust after the first run. But it’s always better with a remap.

[@abooddxb851]

I ordered mine from US 6 months ago and didn't get it tell now lol .. btw i notice your side bag.. its nice and almost hidden and don't ruin the bike looks.. can you share the details of that bag? thanlks

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Wow that’s a really long time I hope you get it soon. The side bag is just a normal saddle for cruisers but I only installed it on one side as an experiment which turned out okay I guess as a place to store rain gear. But take note that you will limit your right foot movement and there’s no space for passenger footpegs.

[@silentmoto570]

In the next 3 months I'm getting a cb650r and I'm already searching for a Exhaust, the akra is soooo expensive, 1600$ in Costa Rica so no thanks, i will probably end up going with a CS racing exhaust, looks good and it assures hp gain with a tune, 700$ the exhaust an I think with 900$ I can tune it and some other things

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey buddy that is too expensive you’re right. Is there any way you can figure out how to import it yourself without end up being too expensive? It took me 2 years to consider what exhaust to get but as seeing the prices climb higher and orders taking longer every year I just spent some money on it. But then again there are others I know who customised their exhaust to save cost and so far they’re still okay.

[@silentmoto570]

@@RUBBERNMETAL well the CS Racing i saw it on eBay and with the shipping it ends up going for 800$ or close to that

[@MissMan666]

you will need a custom map for that to work well, otherwise you still have flat spot on the map and likely less power down low

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yes that’s right I’ve been trying my best to keep the bike in stock setup in terms of mapping but it is tempting to unleash the mid range that I’m missing out on. 🤔

[@ianbanja6651]

Is it a must to tune or you can just run the bike without tuning with the new exhaust installed ?

[@nomadicvoyage]

firetong looks cool

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I agree they make it look like it’s flushed with the bike’s design

[@afiqkurshid]

Wow nice…. But full set arkra quite expensive My cb650r still using factory exhaust

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yea bro. I went for it anyways cos the price kept creeping up. No regrets haha. Nothing wrong with stock exhaust it’s good enough on this bike if you’re happy with it.

[@supermarah6979]

Hi, ada link or place recommendation to get that side bag? Look nice dan tak out of place

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks bro. The link no longer exists. I bought on shopee for around RM60. Search for cruiser side saddle and there’s a lot that shows up.

[@matblack2271]

Sedap bohh

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Memang bohh. Masuk terowong je pulas

[@johnlee5399]

Ohhh, bro, after you change the handle bar side mirror, did the vibration increase or no change?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey bro I just changed the mirrors the mounting is the same I’m happy with the mounting. Vibration is the same it’s bearable. But lately I’ve customised some bar insert weights as well so that has definitely improved vibration/buzzyness.

[@johnlee5399]

@@RUBBERNMETAL so, it's remain no change right, cool, was worry about the vibration if I change the handle end bar type mirror

[@blnsq23012210]

Been considering getting some riding gear from Thunder Garage, but not too sure on their authenticity since they're pretty new. So far how's your experience dealing with them?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

So far my akra is as original as the one at big wing. Confirmed by the mechanics there as I got it fitted at big wing.

[@TheEndarskyblazer]

The SC Project is bloody expensive! It’s selling at RM8.2k and it has ready stock, that’s almost a quarter of the bike price 🤣😂. Nice bike sound anyways! I’m using Austin Racing and it’s noisy as hell too.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yea man you’re right the price is around there I checked. Austin racing doesn’t come with headers right? It’s really loud I heard. I’ve reinserted the db killer and it’s much nicer now hehe

[@TheEndarskyblazer]

@@RUBBERNMETAL you should really do a riding meet up and post it on your KZbin. Been watching your videos and Imma subscribe to it right now.

[@TA-md2km]

is model S-H6R14-HEGEHT compatible with CB650R 2022? thank you

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I think that’s the one with the carbon tip right? Should be compatible. As long as it’s for the CB650 model.

[@ahmadzul7518]

The JPJ will love you, sir. Ha...ha..ha.. 😄😆🤣

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Haha it has the baffles on now don’t worry it’s not too loud anymore.

[@vintagerealityvr]

I took the DB killer out I love it. It doesn't annoy the neighbors because I ride slowly through side streets and under 3k rpms It's not too much louder, just more bassy. however once I hit the main roads,REEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I agree there are some parts of the ride that it’s enjoyable to make it scream but on most case I have to avoid revving it too much haha. I just installed the db killer and I think it suits me better as I tend to short shift if it gets too loud.

[@Motoraphsaph]

Hello. I there any changes in the torque? Does it need ecu remap?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hello. No need ecu remap for akra the engine will adapt to the changes but tuning can be done for best effects

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

On the additional torque. Nothing I can tell haha

[@redbiker82]

Tukar ekzos akrapovic nak kena buat dyno & tuning tak, bos?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Akra tak perlu. Tapi for best results Boleh je tuning.

[@redbiker82]

@@RUBBERNMETAL bro order & pasang kat mane ya?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@redbiker82 dari thunder garage and pasang Dkt Big wing bro. Ada mention dalam video tu.

[@marcinzdziech4518]

Did you change exhaust only? What about tune? Is it require or not?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yea I changed the exhaust only, after market air filter I feel is not needed. A tune is not compulsory with the akra but it’s better in general if you tune it properly.

[@twizzian]

What did you use to record the sound, the levels are perfect to ascertain the exhaust sound

[@Bagged.e38]

What’s that little screen thing on that left side handle ?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s the screen for my action camera

[@adhyantorokusumo7451]

How much cb650r cost in Malaysia? It's about 25.000USD here in Indonesia

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s around USD10k. So expensive in Indonesia 😧

[@RJ-ji4dn]

Hi which mirrors are using now?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I got it from a friend who bought it on shopee. No particular brand.

[@mrrvlg6551]

Nanti boleh review with DB killer bro?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Boleh broo. That’s the plan. Tapi motor bising lagi for now.

[@mrrvlg6551]

@@RUBBERNMETAL tq bro.. plan to buy akra in future.. 😎

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@mrrvlg6551 best bro. Berbaloi! Btw baru je pasang db killer. Aman sikit.

[@kennyng8076]

With DB killer, will still get saman?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

By right it’s not legal but it’s not noticeable in a roadblock unless you rev it up purposely.

[@mohamadzakwanmohdsubki4652]

How much the price bro? Including the installation

[@davidedc1]

It's about 1100-1300 euros, installation can be different from workshop to workshop

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Around RM5k bro. Installation rm120 at bws

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That’s around how much it costs here too. Installation is cheap I only paid equivalent of €25.

[@elsakrisdiana7744]

Its an inline 4, you just had to have an exhaust on it. Its almost a sin not to.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Exactly. Been waiting too long for it. Definitely love it more now it’s more vocal.

[@thanhtri313]

Is this exhaust needed remap?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s recommended a remap but not necessary. The bike will adjust to the change in exhaust.

[@233kosta]

Hmm... tunnels call for 2nd gear 😁

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yessss

[@cw6600]

Leave the DB killer out, you will get used to the loud noise and it will sound to quiet with DB in...let the girls here you coming from a mile away!!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

In reality mostly guys will find the pleasure in the noise 😆 I’ve just installed the db killer it’s quite nice but maybe I’ll take it out again soon.

[@233kosta]

"getting used to" the noise is your ears suffering permanent damage. Wear earplugs, people!

[@jamie1453]

Does the Akrapovic fit a 2019? I see only 2020 on their website... Do you know? Thanks

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I think it does if you’re referring to a cb650r cos if I’m not mistaken mines a 2020 which is exactly the same as a 2019.

[@sam71802]

You are using gardening glove?😅

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Haha yes by Dainese’s gardening range