Remus versus Akrapovic - SV650.org

08-06-06, 10:55 AM

Anyone got an opinion based on experience?

The akrapovic are lighter but my wallet will be also.

I really want to hear them tbh. I'm looking for a nice smooth sound.

08-06-06, 10:57 AM

ive had lots of remus pipes in the past, one on my R6 the other on my Firestorm....they produce a very deep exhaust note,quality build too....

johnnyrod · 08-06-06, 11:32 AM

I have a full Akro system, sounds the dog's. Main thing (really) is that you get a beautifully smooth torque curve. Fittings etc. are top notch, and weighs nothing. I got it secondhand in case you're wondering. Don't know much about Remus but if you can find one or stump up for it, the Akro is good.

08-06-06, 11:49 AM

I've heard both, but genuinely prefer the sound of the Remus on the SV.

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08-06-06, 11:51 AM

Remus.

Balky001 · 08-06-06, 11:53 AM

I had a Remus Revolution on the SV - it sounded the nuts. Very deep. If you were just going for sound and buying an end can I'd go Remus. Full system, weight saving and better hp - Akrapovic. Both makes have excellent build quality

Sid Squid · 08-06-06, 12:52 PM

Both too dear and don't give anything other exhausts don't.

Nice, but far far too much money.

08-06-06, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Both too dear and don't give anything other exhausts don't.

Nice, but far far too much money.

Out of interest, which full system exhaust would you recommend for the pointy (or do you think they're all too dear for what they are)?

Balky001 · 08-06-06, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Out of interest, which full system exhaust would you recommend for the pointy (or do you think they're all too dear for what they are)?

If you don't want to pay for an Akrapovic - M4 is a good system although has had some critics.

northwind · 08-06-06, 03:58 PM

I do like the Remus, but as Sid Squid says, they cost way over the odds- and remember, that's a fragile and exposed bit too.

Myself, I'd say a full system is a waste of money, unless you intend to tune the bike further. Which is also a waste of money

In terms of results per £, they're disasterously bad- you need to factor in the cost of the remap or rejet to make them work right as well.

The word is that Arrow give the best results in terms of power and torque- Twin Works did a load of comparative runs a while back, and while there were no big differences at peak between any of the quality brands, the Arrow was making up to 5bhp more in the midrange.

At the end of the day, though, I decided to get cheap ones- since £80 for an WRP probably gives at leat 2/3 of what you'd get for £800.

08-06-06, 10:55 AM	#1
curium Guest Posts: n/a	Remus versus Akrapovic Anyone got an opinion based on experience? The akrapovic are lighter but my wallet will be also. I really want to hear them tbh. I'm looking for a nice smooth sound.

08-06-06, 11:53 AM	#6
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	I had a Remus Revolution on the SV - it sounded the nuts. Very deep. If you were just going for sound and buying an end can I'd go Remus. Full system, weight saving and better hp - Akrapovic. Both makes have excellent build quality __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

08-06-06, 12:52 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Both too dear and don't give anything other exhausts don't. Nice, but far far too much money. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

08-06-06, 03:58 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I do like the Remus, but as Sid Squid says, they cost way over the odds- and remember, that's a fragile and exposed bit too. Myself, I'd say a full system is a waste of money, unless you intend to tune the bike further. Which is also a waste of money In terms of results per £, they're disasterously bad- you need to factor in the cost of the remap or rejet to make them work right as well. The word is that Arrow give the best results in terms of power and torque- Twin Works did a load of comparative runs a while back, and while there were no big differences at peak between any of the quality brands, the Arrow was making up to 5bhp more in the midrange. At the end of the day, though, I decided to get cheap ones- since £80 for an WRP probably gives at leat 2/3 of what you'd get for £800. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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08-06-06, 10:57 AM	#2
stumpy Guest Posts: n/a	ive had lots of remus pipes in the past, one on my R6 the other on my Firestorm....they produce a very deep exhaust note,quality build too....

08-06-06, 11:32 AM	#3
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	I have a full Akro system, sounds the dog's. Main thing (really) is that you get a beautifully smooth torque curve. Fittings etc. are top notch, and weighs nothing. I got it secondhand in case you're wondering. Don't know much about Remus but if you can find one or stump up for it, the Akro is good.

08-06-06, 11:49 AM	#4
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard both, but genuinely prefer the sound of the Remus on the SV. .