Is it worth it? BMW R1250GS + Akrapovic Euro 5 [4k]

[@Serfil81]

Bought black Akra and went for a ride. I came back, let it get cooler and took if off and installed the OEM again. Too much noise for me. Eaven with the OEM I ride with earplugs on highway. I’m probably too sensitive😂

[@wannabadv]

Fair callout - at least it is important that you tried for yourself 😁

[@alphamike9560]

Do u want to sell the Akro?

[@mmm-su9nq]

I've got one and when ye slowing down it pops & crackles just beautiful sound 😊

[@wannabadv]

Love it! Makes you smile :)

[@Drago2502]

Yes that's right, except this Akrapovic doesn't crack and has no backfire at all. WHY?? (my Akrapovic Titanium under 2009'GSA is beautiful and it pops/explodes every time)

[@Andrei_GS]

​@@Drago2502this one is Euro 5 filters that catches alot of noise and CO2

[@francismcloughlin611]

It very similar but I love it when it pops on the way down

[@BALU263]

The original sounds and looks even better.

[@wannabadv]

It is definitely sounding good even as original!

[@El_Asturiano_Errante]

Teneis que ir al otorrino y que os haga un buen chequeo. Igual es un tapón de cera

[@JakeStrada]

The akra does sound great and I'm all for louder pipes save lives, but on the GS i'm maybe not so sure, these bikes are mostly for touring around the EU and some of these countries are getting really strict about the loudness of a bike, don't get me wrong its not a decat sports bike by any means, but im not sure its actually worth the extra £900 on a GS

[@marcusortelius8375]

The difference is minimal for what is costs

[@BcDano139]

Love the look of the Akra, the sound is okay, the cost is ugh!

[@wannabadv]

Agree! I got a chance to get it second hand for reasonable price 🙂

[@Outschmegede]

Nice vid . Thx

[@martyn_g]

Basically the same weight. On a big bike like the GS, I wouldn’t be worried about that, lol

[@wannabadv]

Agree! I was curious to see the difference, but it is not a factor at all for the GS. Not sure if you also change the headers to the Akrapovic version

[@MKA63]

Is it worth it? - that would be a resounding Yes! 🙂

[@crgia]

Can you remove the baffles?

[@wannabadv]

Yup, once you remove the carbon cover, there are two spot welds that need grinding and you can. I believe there was a video on it.

[@miguelgarciagomez9724]

Hola, que retrovisores llevas?

[@wannabadv]

Hola Miguel, en este vídeo eran originales BMW Opción 719 para la GS. Ahora uso espejos Double Take porque son más adecuados para todo terreno.

[@umphreydave24]

For $1500 USD? If I’ve got money to burn, sure why not. But I don’t, so mine is still stock! My Mosko Moto panniers offer far more utility for the money!

[@wannabadv]

Indeed it is quite pricey. I got this one as second handed for $600

[@Andrei_GS]

​@@wannabadvi sold my stock and added up 400€ and bought the Akrapovic.

[@groverw7507]

What is the performance benefit beyond the sound enhance?

[@wannabadv]

Have not measured it on dyno, but anecdotal feeling is better. Well it could also be just the sound making me giving it more throttle 😄

[@achristian7015]

I subscribed to MOTORRAD magazine for over a decade. They used to test five or more aftermarket exhausts and compared then to the stock unit. No gains worth talking about and in most cases it was worse. Not by much. They stopped doing those tests probably due to the manufacturers advertizing with them.

[@ingann1941]

there is no benefit at all ,but a different sound ,That's all. Keep in mind that the stock one, was design and engineer for the the bike and it gives you the performance intended ? Your choice to replace it for looks and a different sound >? But $1300 bucks ,ouch ?

[@thanhto3023]

Sounds almost the same to me except some more grunt note from the akra. OEM with the Rallye model so I would assume same loudness level of noise to comply with Euro 5. Looks good, but not worth the money imo.

[@wannabadv]

Yeah the stock is quite good as well once you compare them. The video may not capture it super well, but the Akra has a bit of that “braaap” enduro bike sound to it 😄

[@lamilumag]

Original seems better in any case and the best: it‘s already included and installed on the bike! :D

[@wannabadv]

The extra money on Akra can be used for travel 😄

[@OV-1]

Jekyll and Hide, is the best……!😊

[@wannabadv]

@@OV-1 yes I was checking them, but quite expensive 🙂

[@shihabkv4353]

Is there any difference in mileage after using akrapovik exhaust

[@wannabadv]

Shortly after I put the Akra, I did also a DNA Stage 2 air filter. Not sure which one of the mods, or both combined, but I dropped to 4.8l/100km when riding with my wife and luggage on Road mode vs 5.0-5.1l/100km before.

[@jhaazkahn9852]

I heard akrapovic is loud and noisy wonder if it’s really true

[@svetoslavzamfirov8993]

Старото продава ли се ?

[@wannabadv]

Ще измислим нещо 😄

[@koop5365]

No, I wouldn't swap. I swapped for an HP corse. 😎

[@wannabadv]

Should sound good as well! Nice

[@Dawid-cr7gh]

Its better to give the original muffler for conversion de cat

[@wannabadv]

Didn't consider that, may give it a try and compare how they sound!

[@СветославСтаноев]

Грешни пари 💸

[@ajm080964]

Remove in the stock exhaust te first plate 2 min an je have a better sound than acra

[@wannabadv]

Oh nice idea, didn't know that, but will give it a try!

[@ingann1941]

I think That stock one is better,I just wish that BMW would have spend a little bit more time on the exhaust design making it more sporty look, rather than a part from an old tank from world war 2 ?

[@wannabadv]

Wow haha you have a point there. There is something weird in the design of the Akra that I like, but it is very controversial look for sure!

[@xyzxyz4215]

Das Geld ist es nicht Wert den Acro zu nehmen. Der originale Auspuff klingt auch sehr gut, und hat meistens noch etwas mehr Leistung als der Acro. Vom Gewicht sind beide gleich. ! Ja, der Acro sieht besser aus, aber sonst nix.!! Ein Umbau ist unrentabel...!!

[@svenschrecker]

Hey, question for you: I see you have pegs in your fuel ring for a tank bag, but I don’t recognize the mounting system. What bag do you put on it?

[@wannabadv]

Yep! So this is for the Shad E-04P tank bag. Now I am not sure I would recommend it as the mounting screws may be dangerous if you are offroading without it.

[@MotociclistaDellaDomenica]

an Akrapovič and a couple of tattoos should be required by law😂

[@wannabadv]

Haha, love it!

[@carbikelegocontent]

WTF why is the Akra heavier

[@wannabadv]

Right! I was expecting it to be lighter too

[@carbikelegocontent]

@@wannabadv that’s strange but now I drive my 1290 super Duke r 2017 with Akra but maybe somewhen I will buy a 1250/1300 adventure or normal Gs with Akra it’s so smooth to drive and iam driving more calm then with the Ktm 😅😂🙋‍♂️

[@ransom1down]

Night and day difference

[@wannabadv]

It’s been a while now and I definitely love it! 🎵

[@marcinaaaa6358]

W tym modelu akurat nie warto....1. Dźwięk stockowego wydaje sie lepszy lub jest na równi do akrapa, 2 Akrap nawet nie jest lżejszy...3 Akrap wygląda ochydnie, paskudna pucha...

[@Kornholeeoo]

Nope. I see people selling these trying to recoup some of their money.

[@achristian7015]

My theory with almost 50 years in motorcycling, riders love to bling up their motorcycles and when there is nothing left to buy, they sell it and start all over again. What a waste of money and time. I guess to them motorcycling isn't about riding. I on the other hand have been places.

[@ronhonhonhanhi]

Cool. Let people enjoy whatever they enjoy. Be happy doing your stuff, they'll do the same.

[@achristian7015]

@@ronhonhonhanhi There are riders and there are poseurs.

[@Andrei_GS]

​@@achristian7015such an old dude, man! Maybe you've gone places, very good. Good for you. But if money can buy an Akrapovic and also get you places, what would you say?

[@achristian7015]

@@Andrei_GS I say, why listen to all that noise for 1000 kms per day. Been there, done that, in fact just over 1500 kms per day the odd time. And they do not provide any power gains if you read the right magazines like MOTORRAD when they do a multi-brand exhaust comparison. Put people are free to spend their money as they please. LOL

[@GordonBlack-t9c]

Standard sounds better

[@erhanoz1207]

no need

[@625Joe]

Nope. Not for that money and no improvements to power or fuel economy. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ingann1941]

That's right, all you get is a different look and a small different on the sound,Ill keep mine the way it is,,>!

[@jean1erdegre946]

The black Akra is better

[@Snow_Shoe]

🙄

[@thelonewolf666]

they are so far overpriced

[@chriperutube]

No

[@omenapp]

The Akra is so ugly.