NEW Exhaust for our 2023 BMW M1000RR! | M1000RR Series Part 8

Here we go! Our 2023 BMW M1000RR now has a new exhaust system!
Deciding on what we wanted to run was a challenge, just because there are so many good options out. We could have run a full Akrapovic system, full Arrow system, or even SC Project. But we wanted the option to change it up if we ever felt the desire, so we opted to go with the full titanium Arrow Header!
Why did we choose this? First, the Arrow header is the lightest titanium header option. Second, with the Arrow header, we are able to attach any slip-on that we want.
And one thing we've always been curious about is hearing what the M1000RR sounds like when running an aftermarket header with the stock Akrapovic muffler, so that's what we did. And it sounds amazing!
We'll probably change it up in the future, but for right now, we'll be enjoying the beautiful tones from the full titanium Arrow header + Akrapovic muffler combo.
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[@Motomillion]

Full titanium Arrow header is ON! What do you guys think? Do we keep the stock Akrapovic muffler? Or switch it up with a new slip-on? Let us know! 👇

[@Ganja-w5d]

SWITCH IT UP TO ARROW

[@Motomillion]

In a future video! 👀

[@rrydinhigh2452]

I would def keep the STOCK AK muffler. It's a beautiful, well designed piece.

[@lordgibbness]

Sound level is perfect just like this. And looks good too

[@luciandickens2418]

In my opinion everyone is going to scrap the oem muffler for a shorty. But if you keep it. It's going to be different... So I say keep the oem akra Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@PaulBarurot]

That color transition of the headers! Crisp! Props to the camera man for the great angle! :D

[@Motomillion]

Thank you Paul!

[@Garib_Man]

08:20 ❤❤❤that start up 😍With the stock muffler it sounds incredible 👏🏻 ❤❤❤❤❤music to my ears ❤❤❤

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@AllanReinemund]

I ordered Arrow header and mid-pipe today, as in this video, for my '23 M1000R competition. I will also re-use stock muffler-. Mine has the BrenTune stage 1- Tune which helped the sound some but enough to match the character of the rest of this bike

[@ferociousfrankie]

I liked that color transition shot. That's stuff that others don't do.

[@Motomillion]

Yes! Glad we could get that shot, it was cool to see for us as well

[@leahtaryn21]

There is nothing more satisfying than opening up box full of goodies for yr bike #satisfaction

[@Motomillion]

Absolutely!

[@BrewsAndBraaps]

Lol that chain guard falling over on the cold start

[@Motomillion]

We noticed it when editing 😂

[@rrydinhigh2452]

Looks 👀, and sounds 🙉 just fine, Many👍🏽👍🏽. You guys did a fantastic job. I only WISH I was close to your shop, so I could bring in my '23 XR and have ya'll set me up, proper 👌🏽.

[@Motomillion]

Thank you. Maybe one day!

[@thewandererog]

That looks totally sick , kudos to you motomillion

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@ankanbiswas012]

Two rivals on one bike...😀 Acrapović/Arrow 🔥 nice combination 😀

[@Motomillion]

Oh yeah!

[@MRR-qv3bw]

It blows me away every time I install a new titanium exhaust that bag of hardware always feel heavier than headers/mid pipe together! Its insane how much physical weight you can remove off a bike these days using ANY of the systems you offer on your site! I've ordered and installed 8 different exhaust systems personally off your site and even comparing the Akrapovic Evo system to the Akrapovic Racing Line SS system we couldn't tell them apart besides the color difference! I think I've ordered one of every single system besides that SC-PROJECT SC1 R full system for the K66-K67 and the quality is always been superb! Love the build Mani!

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@daveo9844]

I’d be happy running the stock muffler. Looks great 😎🍻

[@Motomillion]

You and me both!

[@ruzbehmusic]

Cool paddock stand! Details!

[@Motomillion]

Thank you! You can see them here : www.motomillion.com/collections/bmw-s1000rr-23/products/alpha-racing-cnc-aluminum-race-rear-stand-for-bmw-s1000rr-m1000rr

[@harshavardhan2575]

Man, it's MAD.

[@Motomillion]

We love it!

[@AnkitKumar-lq1oh]

I see S1000RR as a mad machine but M1000rr its a whole another level of madness

[@Eliminatormark45]

nice colorway natural blend on titanium headers 🔥

[@Motomillion]

Thank you! It will shift more with some more heat!

[@Oggyzd]

Love the sound! I actually have the same combo on my S1000RR, just in reverse...Akra header + Arrow Pro Race muffler. Epic sounds!

[@Motomillion]

Would love to hear it! The Arrow Pro Race muffler is amazing

[@Oggyzd]

@@Motomillion I'll tag you later via Instagram so you can hear it!

[@_ALPHA_619]

I did that to my 2024 s1000rr. Holy crap it has like an inline 4 sound but it doesn’t a lot of bass like a v4 maybe or R1.

[@shizi]

Sounds wicked. Not sure what the exact word to use but, there's a certain growl on that exhaust which I really like. Tho the different header and can brand ticks my ocd but it's cool 😅🤙 Looking forward for the next episode!

[@Motomillion]

The brands aren't really stamped on the headers but I understand where you are coming from. Although they are both great brands, this doesn't mean we may not ditch the Akra can for an SC Project or a Arrow muffler later on.

[@lordgibbness]

I've got the titanium akra headers with this same muffler. I deleted the rear o2 sensors to clean up the install...

[@twowheelsr6]

Did you see the chain guard fall off when you turned it on?🤣😅 awesome. Sounds amazing😍

[@Motomillion]

Didn't notice until we saw the footage 😂

[@twowheelsr6]

@@Motomillion that’s what you called a “start up” right there 😍😍😂

[@dawoudkameh6308]

Dyno dyno dyno i love it !! Arrow makes it look like a beast with those thick pipes

[@Motomillion]

Dyno will come soon, lots of supporting mods awaiting before the dyno!

[@user-ef3hn8ku7y]

Someday I will own one of those motorcycle shessssh❣️🔥🇵🇭

[@VishalSingh-lv1zl]

Mainy ur legend bro ❤

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@EtaSoon777]

I like the stock muffler. The mount to rearset Vs the hangar bracket off rear subframe; -Transmits less vibration W/ the rubber isolation grommet W/ stock rearsets or Giles etc. - Looks cleaner 🤙 Me likely. The kinda details you only are led to by doing it a few times. Curious if you have any input on the white Akrapovic ceramic joint grease supplied with Akrapovic Titanium Evolution full system? The main instruction do not make any mention about it?! But the little paper with grease says your not ready for step 1 until all joints are greased! Huh? How many caught that after system was installed? Quite a few I’d guess. Less vibration if used? Not a issue if not done? Akrapovic representative said “optional” when I pointed out it should be detailed in main 26 page instructions if required. No biggie if optional but the verbiage “not ready to install until ALL joints are greased!” Mind that reverberation which can suck excess grease into engine and detonate your power plant😮 Read the paper folded into tiny square with white ceramic grease if you want to 😅 If so critical Akra could do it before shipping if dead pony is result of incorrect amount. Would make head joint slip on much easer if guess? It’s a tight fit fo sho when you shove em in dry! 😂

[@agentofchaos1055]

would love to see the Arrow Competition Low on this one. Sounds gnarly and definitely looks different. 🔥🔥🔥 great video nonetheless, Manny. 👌 excited to see the next video regarding bmw exhausts.

[@Motomillion]

The Arrow Competition exhausts sounds amazing. 650ib has an Arrow on his M1000RR, and it sounds so good. This was a very tough choice for us, which is why we went with the Arrow header. We'll be able to swap the slip-ons until we find the perfect one to suit our tastes!

[@Ganja-w5d]

@@Motomillion YEAH 650IB GOT SOME SICK COLLECTION AND SICK MODS ALL THANKS TO MANNY FROM MOTO

[@crazy-pilot574]

良い音!!

[@nickrider5220]

The length of the can looks correct to the swingarm/bodywork 👍

[@Motomillion]

Yes, we think it looks great!

[@JoeShep71]

@@Motomillion agreed. I'm liking the more traditional look these days, over all the low shorties

[@racermac1081]

It looks and sounds awesome. I would leave it like that. Do the flash and take it to the dyno, you will be amazed by the power that stock muffler is making. I've got a 2022 model S1000RR with only the silencer box removed and the power gains were shocking.

[@Motomillion]

We'll definitely dyno the stock muffler!

[@kowalski2334]

It's actually a brilliant idea to keep the oem muffler and just change the headers. The oem muffler looks perfect on this machine, I would have done it the same way 👌👌

[@Motomillion]

It does look very good, but with this combo, we can always switch things around if we get bored of it, which is always great!

[@avon2alpha676]

Yes that’s a big game changer cause I love the way muffler look. Now it’s time for me to order just the headers

[@JoeShep71]

Thanks. Was deciding between stock can or gp akro.... think I'll def start off with stock. Looks great and sounds great !!! Can't wait for the dyno video. Hopefully you'll compare arrow and akro headers

[@Motomillion]

It maybe a little hard to swap headers for the dyno, but the dyno numbers we do are very consistent and we should be able to comment on the power differences. But in all honesty both brands are pretty equal in terms of power gains.

[@JoeShep71]

@@Motomillion thanks ! I figured it would be 6 of one half dozen of other.

[@SL.bike1111]

My fevarit bike in BMW M1000RR

[@matthewchevres4970]

Titanium is the way to go imo. I installed graves works link full titanium exhaust, graves block off plates, P08 filter, graves VE2 velocity stacks, lithium ion lightweight battery, and Chris Moore ecu flash and wow whole new bike & sound. Massively notice the weight reduction after new part installation on 23" ZX6R

[@Motomillion]

For sure. A nice exhaust and a good tune are the biggest mods for any bike. Completely transforms the riding experience

[@ravenmoto5948]

As far as i know Moore cant tune the New BMWs

[@matthewchevres4970]

@ravenmoto5948 you may be right, i know he uses woolich software for most tunes. At mercy of software i believe, he will eventually if that's your choice of tuner

[@jonschmid5383]

Clean..

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@Roed_Jay_Quiambao_Juan]

(my comment is not in the video) when I first saw the high mount exhaust of the ducati SP2 I was not a fan of it but after a while it was ok now if I have a ducati I will put it on the exhaust

[@theoldmanonasportbike]

You make it look so easy. Did you install a servo buddy to eliminate any error codes?

[@Motomillion]

Yes. Servo buddy : www.motomillion.com/collections/bmw-s1000rr-23/products/servobuddy-42-2757-exhaust-valve-eliminator-for-bmw-s1000rr

[@300blkaac]

Sounds good with the stock can

[@Motomillion]

Yeah it sounds surprisingly good!

[@BarryAllen-pd1jv]

I think you can try a bunch of different mufflers and see if they result in any power gain/loss

[@Motomillion]

Yeah, that's something we would love to test out! Would make for an interesting video

[@angelguevara9157]

what'd you do with the servo ? don't need a bypass?

[@joecapone667]

Any coupon codes fir the arrow titanium header?

[@alexatanasovski4945]

Would love to see and hear the mid length Akra with the baffle removed (B10SO10-ZC and S-B10SO16-HZC)

[@Motomillion]

It's a great system! 650ib has it on his 2023 S1000RR Build bike

[@86.motorist]

A black muffler would look sick. Put the Carbon Akra on it.

[@Motomillion]

Yes! The carbon Akra or the Arrow Pista Black would look amazing on it

[@superbikesquadracer]

Dream superbike! I take that BMW M1000RR 2023 Competion over any car alday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Motomillion]

As long as it does not rain or snow!

[@utuber4u1]

Lovely mod!! What about manufacturing a part to fit the the exhaust where the sever motor is located so you can remove the server motor install the part keep the factory exhaust with server motor and catalytic removed .

[@Motomillion]

The servo motor does not help much, these bikes have the shift cam system which retains a lot of low end torque. They make more low end torque than a Panigale V4.

[@utuber4u1]

I know you have the contacts and ability to make aftermarket mods , like you did to be hang the exhaust for the Ducati . So you can design a mod so they can remove the servo motor and catalytic and install the mod in that space and have the factory exhaust system with servo and catalytic removed .

[@quincyjackson8167]

Stock looks and sounds good! I’m thinking of doing the same to mine! When are you putting the carbon tank on?

[@Motomillion]

Soon! We are going to have to remove the tank to get to the inner workings of the bike for the supporting mods. We think it will be a good time then!

[@MrStair308]

I think a shorter muffler would look better and expose the rear wheel a bit more. Sounded good for a stock muffler though. Austin racing GP1R would have been my choice.

[@Motomillion]

I am pretty sure we will be changing the muffler in the future. We were actually curious to see how the stock muffler sounds with a header, and were pleasantly surprised!

[@user-le9tx7uq4c]

👍

[@memphysmoto2649]

Nice combination performance and looks, the Dyno will prove that the power is between the header and the cat delete and not the pipe 👍

[@Motomillion]

That's the plan!

[@Nahyoutrippin]

All that weight gone. Especially on the R1 converters

[@Motomillion]

Big weight savings!

[@jtab5392]

Think the exhaust look fine.

[@Motomillion]

Thank you! The mid pipe and the header did the job really well! Extremely affordable too!

[@benh5183]

How much for the new exhaust 😊

[@Daot888]

Is the db killer is out?

[@pugs8406]

What are your thoughts on shorter mufflers? Like the SC Project ones or Austin Racing ones? Curious since I think majority of the ones you guys use are long mufflers. The stock stock muffler sounds sick already 😂

[@Motomillion]

We think they're great! However, they are significantly louder 😂 We'll be testing different slip-ons with our Arrow header, so we'll definitely have a shorty muffler on at some point

[@abhinavbose8429]

Try the Akra Carbon fibre long can with Akra headers

[@Motomillion]

Done that before, want to try some new combos.

[@IvanDoesMTB]

stock muffler sounds awesome! what more with a slip-on?

[@Motomillion]

Yes, that stock Akrapovic muffler sounds killer! We'll be experimenting with the slip ons to see which sounds best to our ears

[@shunlo3497]

Sounds nice! Question, have you installed an Arko header on either S1000RR or previous year M1000RR and if so what is the difference between Akro vs. Arrow headers in terms of sound and power and which do you prefer?

[@Motomillion]

Sound and power are extremely similar. Go with the brand you like. Arrow titanium header is slightly lighter and is more cost effective. The sound is usually determined by the muffler you have on there.

[@ravenmoto5948]

The Akra price increase has put it over the top. The Arrow is so much cheaper these days.

[@nickcortese990]

Brother, What did you do with the Exhaust Servo cables?

[@Motomillion]

Removed all that.

[@VishalSingh-lv1zl]

That’s call modification ❤

[@Motomillion]

Thank you!

[@Dreday128]

Why don’t you get the full Akra short exhaust? Are the stock headers and mid pipe the same as the after market racing ?

[@Motomillion]

The stock headers are definitely not the same as the aftermarket ones. Everyone has the Akra short exhaust.

[@Dreday128]

@@Motomillion thanks for all your work and insight. FYI I am in the process of looking to get the Panigale V4 SP2 30ᵗʰ Anniversario 916 here in California. Wish me lluck. If I get it I’m dropping it off to you after I do my break-in miles

[@vasilisagrafiotis4045]

Nice bike...good job as always by motomillion. But change things a bit....try to test new exhaust parts...always on arrow or akra... If i had one i would try first the new arata systems or the spark, Then compliment it with dna filter or sprint po8 plus the stacks

[@Motomillion]

We keep certain brands only because they have done a lot of R&D before they release a product. This is mainly because they are technical partners of some major race teams which they develop these products for. Not willing to compromise on stuff like this to put on other name brands just for the sake of being different. An exhaust system is not just a series of bent pipes, there is a lot more to it than that.

[@vasilisagrafiotis4045]

@@Motomillion Come on guys... Its ok to stand by the products you sell but dont discredit other companies because you haven't been doing business with. I also had akra by the way...but was overpowerd on the dyno by one of these company systems that dont have the know-how 🤣

[@JustaS1krr]

Do I need the servo buddy on my 2023? Or can I go without it? Just got my new exhaust and people are saying I do and don’t need it as long as I don’t unplug the servos

[@Motomillion]

I specifically mention this on the video. If it is a US bike you don’t.

[@DeYanko]

Add the Pista Evo2 muffler

[@Motomillion]

We may just do that in the future.

[@user-pz9fe2yq3p]

i have a question that why choose ARROW header , not choose AKA header ? The ARROW header is better than AKA header ? Thank you.

[@Motomillion]

We just released a video explaining this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKK0eIppa61gn5o

[@joecapone667]

Did you use a servo buddy or left the top part still plugged in?

[@Motomillion]

Servo motor is removed. USA bikes only throw a soft code for the servo motor removed. EU bikes will have a check engine light.

[@joecapone667]

@@Motomillion any coupon codes for the titanium arrow headers

[@rrydinhigh2452]

what about the best exhaust for the S1000 XR? 🤔

[@Motomillion]

Akra makes some really nice XR products too.

[@RDUKA_13]

Up

[@Silent3442]

What exact Arrow header and mid pipe did you use? I would love to but it for mine.

[@Motomillion]

It is the Arrow full titanium header and mid-pipe. It can fit the stock muffler or any aftermarket slip-on! This is it: www.motomillion.com/collections/bmw-s1000rr-23/products/arrow-full-titanium-header-and-mid-pipe-for-s1000rr-m1000rr

[@Silent3442]

@@Motomillion Thank you!!

[@allnighterist]

Make it full arrow system 👍

[@Motomillion]

A lot of you guys want the full Arrow! Stay tuned, we may do that

[@sarunassurvila7857]

I have just installed a full titanium Arrow Competition Evo on my s1000rr

[@Rk-bk7sn]

Yamaha R1 GYTR is launched

[@Motomillion]

Yes! It looks beautiful

[@antownemercer7552]

Why not do the whole system Arrow?

[@Motomillion]

We want to have options to change the muffler in the future. All the details are in this video: Ultimate Exhaust Guide for the BMW S1000RR & M1000RR! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKK0eIppa61gn5o

[@summit3809]

Any point of getting a full system when this already has a muffler and you can just buy headers?

[@Motomillion]

It all depends on what sound you want out of your bike. On our M1000RR, we did the Arrow header with the OEM Akrapovic muffler, and later upgraded to the SC Project SC1-R Slip On. We have yet to do a dyno comparison between mufflers, but it is something we plan to do to truly see the difference in power

[@ravenmoto5948]

According to Akrapovic the Ti headers are 4.9 lbs

[@Motomillion]

They definitely are not 4.9lbs with all the hardware to install. We will weight it when we have some time in our hands.

[@ravenmoto5948]

@@Motomillion Maybe 3/4 to 1 lb for springs?

[@ravenmoto5948]

So how long did it take to install?

[@Motomillion]

Not long at all! For us it was about 3 hours, however, that is with us filming the video and setting up for certain shots, etc. This could be done in an hour, or hour and 30 minutes easily

[@mot-trance]

Any ReMap done ?

[@Motomillion]

Not yet, Brentuning flash up coming in the next episodes.

[@Try2KeepUpK]

Are the s1000rr and the m1000rr the same size headers?

[@Motomillion]

Yes, they use the same exact header, so they are interchangeable between the S1000RR and M1000RR

[@Try2KeepUpK]

​@Motomillion I'm trying to buy a full titanium stock system for my incoming s1krr. I want to be quite and still have the benefits of titanium. Sell me that stock one? 👀

[@mauricioramirez1456]

This is a great option, rather that buying the entire exhaust. I will pick my 2024 S1000rr with the M package, and the optional carbon fiber wheels in a couple of days. Can’t wait to get rid of that ugly and restrictive cat and silencer.

[@marcosmarquez2926]

maybe a sc project shorty

[@Motomillion]

Maybe we'll make a video testing out all the slip-on options!

[@marcosmarquez2926]

@@Motomillion please do i have a 22 and i have a arrow exhaust and I wanna hear a true test by you of all the slip ons please

[@Ganja-w5d]

WHU DONT YOU USE ARROW EXHAUST FOR M1000RR ITS GOOD FOR THAT BIKE

[@Motomillion]

That's actually the Arrow full titanium header! We opted for the stock Akrapovic muffler to see how it would sound, but maybe we'll try out an Arrow slip-on next :)

[@Ganja-w5d]

@@Motomillion HMMMM GOOD IDEA BCS AS FAR AS I KNOW ARROW IS BEST FOR BMW JUST LIKE AKRAPOVIC IS BEST FOR DUCATI

[@Bike.n.Birdies]

Don't you need a servo buddy for this?

[@Motomillion]

The bikes in USA, do not need it, European bikes will have a light illuminated for the valve being removed. We have an ultimate exhaust guide video we have done for the S1000RR / M1000RR platform which you can view here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKK0eIppa61gn5o

[@Bike.n.Birdies]

@@Motomillion Oh well, if I ecuflash it with the BT-Moto tunning, do I still need the servo buddy to bypass the light? (Mine is european bike)

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

The OE exhaust can sounds better than the 900 dollar aftermarket Akra can!!

[@Motomillion]

The OE can on the M1000RR and some S1000RR models are Akrapovic. It is an Akrapovic one on this bike too.

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

@@Motomillion oh yeah I know my point was I like the OE better than the aftermarket one.

[@jeffgregory6709]

I think the exhaust should be shorter. Like moto GP style. Plus, it looks better than having a big end exhaust.

[@Motomillion]

No BMW’s on Motogp

[@R1carib]

I think a Toce pipe would look minty!

[@LeeTillbury]

Look after that hearing Mani. Tinitus is not fun my man😢

[@Motomillion]

It isn't that loud to cause hearing damage (:

[@natecote1971]

Would be nice to add a clip of it riding by, reving it in a garage dont give the true sound... at this point in your youtube career you should have a db reader.

[@Frqpwr]

Stock all the way.

[@Troylolzzz]

you’re drunk lol

[@stfu6397]

So you prefer a vacuum cleaner type sound? Got it

[@Frqpwr]

@@stfu6397yep

[@Frqpwr]

@@Troylolzzzmaybe so what, you act like you don’t get drunk.

[@Troylolzzz]

@@Frqpwr just an expression, friends. full titanium exhaust all the way 😎

[@SWTMotoVlogs]

I don't know why this new model BMW is too much coming from the engine compared to other inline 4 bikes and old BMW

[@Motomillion]

Too much as in?

[@SWTMotoVlogs]

@@Motomillion sorry I mean sound

[@Cbum433]

Plse arrow

[@Motomillion]

The Arrow sounds amazing, we'll definitely get it on there to hear it!

[@bowdenfamily9225]

Something else please .

[@bowdenfamily9225]

I think the can is way to bulky . Sorry . Yoshimura must have something a bit more petite.