2017 Ducati Supersport Akrapovic Full System 

Akra-Po-Witch, eh?

Ark-Ra-Po-Veech...

I've been pronouncing it properly for years, but agreed, hearing people say AK-RUH-POE-VIK gets old after awhile... Now ask people to pronounce FUCHS wheels lol. I've asked multiple people who speak fluent German and thought a fight might ensue haha...

Potato potato

It really is that hot...

edm163 It's not even close to as hot as a Pannigale ... I've had its on track and tour (peak summer temp) and did not experience it the way you are describing it ... Hmm.

edm163 The seat on this new Supersport gets warm and can get quite warm if you're going slow like stuck in traffic or at traffic lights on a warm day, but it never gets very hot like a Panigale seat. In 1200 miles I've never had a moment where I had to get off of it due to heat and if you're moving it's just fine, even if a little warm. Now I did demo ride a Panigale 959 a year ago and that seat did gets so hot at traffic lights I wanted to get off the bike, so I know what you mean.

My Monster 821 easily hits into the 210s when the weather is in the 90s, if I am at a stop. I agree, if you have to wait long it gets annoying. If I really have a lot of stop and go it hits low 220s, but the fan kicks in to take it to the low 210s.

I agree, ive never ridden a Pannigale but I currently have an air cooled Bonneville and have no issues with heat from that. This being water cooled I would think would be better but that's not the case. Now when moving it's not bad at all but when you have to slow down or stop i was getting cooked.

Thanks, but this one with the full system isn't mine. But mine will be perfect once I get a new exhaust, hopefully soon (waiting on SC-Project).

Jorge Chávez Thanks but this isn’t my bike. I have the same bike but I still have the stock exhaust. I’m waiting to see other options. I’ll do a stock vs new exhaust ride comparison in 2018

Michael Kastner The sound was so good. But it’s too expensive. 😩

I wish I had a fancy mic cause the video really doesn't give the full effect. It sounds amazing in person!

Akra has good look, sc project is bad look like a coca cola

Cow utter LOL

To be fair, how often do you adjust your spring pre-load on a bike like this? But yeah, you have to unhook the springs and remove the silencer portion on one side to be able to get a wrench in there.

birubhai You have to pull off one of the mufflers which are mounted with a bolt and springs. Shouldn't be a big deal to do considering you probably don't adjust the preload on the rear shock very often, unless it's a dedicated track bike. But yeah, it does require the extra step to remove one muffler end.

King Bradley LOL, I’ll let him know you appreciated it 😄

King Bradley He says the following in response to your comment: “Kudos for knowing its a clefable and not a clefairy” - duc_doc

Lol

Just some random mic from the Apple store that I used with the iPhone. All non riding videos are taken with an iPhone on my channel.

Lots of good questions! So I wasn't able to hear or record this bike with the full Akra system with the DB killers in, only with them out. I was already thankful for even being able to make this video of someone else's bike and didn't want to push MCC's hospitality. I would say that for me, and my neighbors lol, I would run this full Akra system with the DB killers IN. Again, don't know how much difference it would make since I couldn't hear it, but without them it is pretty darn loud, might be slightly louder than my Termis were on my M821. VS stock, this system without DB killers is I'd guess, about 50% louder than stock... hard to say but it's a big difference! And the sound is much deeper, more Ducati bass rumble, fantastic. I haven't yet heard the Akra slip-on in person unfortunately, so can't compare, but I've read on blogs that it's only slightly louder and slightly deeper than stock, people say maybe 10% louder since the catalytic converter is still there. That makes me think this full system is MUCH louder and deeper than the slip on version. Though keep in mind, this system is close to $3K and then the install is pretty complicated and will likely cost $500 to $800 in labor. It's at least a $3500 system! Plus forget about ever using the optional panniers as well. While it sounds great, and looks good, I personally can't justify it for that money and am waiting to see what SC-Project brings. They've told me in an email that they will release an exhaust for the SS by the fall, so hopefully soon! No idea what it will be. Once I choose an exhaust, I will be making a stock vs whateveriget video for sure. I have the smoked Motodynamics integrated tail light, this bike has the clear. Both are nice and I could go with either but originally chose the smoke since that whole area under the tail is all black so I figured it would just blend better. The NRC tail tidy is great, I love it. It does "hide" the plate on a pretty steep angle, so there is some risk of being pulled over if a cop is bored, but I slightly (and carefully) bent my plate out just a little so it wasn't as steep. It's still fairly parallel with the angle of the tail's under-surface, but not as hidden as before, if that makes any sense. In other words, the NRC tail had my plate flush with the under-tail and now after I bent it a bit there's about a 1" gap, but it's still angled so looks good. I'd say it's visible to a car behind you as it is, but definitely can get you pulled over only if the cop is really trying to be a stickler. I'm personally not worried about it for now and love how clean it makes the bike look! Ride safe!

IL MOSTRO Thanks very much for the reply ... DB in was definitely the only way to go with this system on the street, imho. Confirms my hunch. No panniers is ok. No passengers is a tad tricky. Will get the Smoke light system, I think ... but I won't get away with the placement of the plate here in Europe. I'll keep searching. 😉 ... Enjoy the ride.

I use the Motodynamic integrated signals and tidy on my Monster 821 and really like it. Technically the police can hassle you for a smoked tail light; people I know have had problems with this. But they are also giving riders here fix it tickets if your turn signals aren't nine inches apart! Rizoma and Motodynamic helped me prevent that with minimal change in appearance.

Jeff C.S Believe it or not, this entire video was shot on my iPhone 7.

Yeah, if the seat would not be swooped upwards at the rear you’d slip of at full throttle. It is very torquey. But hey anything is possible if you use your head while riding ☺️👍🏻

I have a Motodynamics smoked integrated tail light, and New Rage Cycles (NRC) tail tidy.

vojta46 It’s not my bike actually, but thank you for watching! Unfortunately my Supersport S still has the stock exhaust because I’m waiting to see what SC-Project releases, hoping it’ll be great and more affordable than Akrapovic.

SC project is my favorite exhaust company, so I approve your decision :) However I feel like Akrapovič is more Ducatis first choice.

Yes I believe you do (wasn’t my bike in the video). This exhaust system is not considered road legal and is technically only for track use, so the passenger pegs were not a consideration during design. If you want to keep passenger pegs I recommend the Termignoni exhaust for the Supersport. It deletes the CAT and sounds incredible. No map or tune is needed and it costs under $1000.

Sorry I don’t know. This wasn’t my SuperSport.

They are only a little over $14K. You are in the wrong hobby if you'r worried about money...

On the inside of the muffler portion there is what looks like laser printed text that includes something along the lines of "NOT LEGAL FOR ROAD USE - ONLY FOR TRACK USE" or something like that. So I'd say if you have to get the bike emissions inspected, they don't even have to plug anything in and can just read that. But I don't know for sure how that works, here in IL we do not have to get our bikes emissions checked. Officially, this exhaust is not street legal is the short answer.

Yeah, I grew up near Rockford. I think only our 77 Buick station wagon had a cat on it. :-P If they come up with a slip on system, I would definitely consider buying one. The sound was just like the race Ducatis I would see at what used to be called Firebird, here in AZ.

It wasn’t my bike, but I think the system costs around $3000 (full titanium) and the install is probably another $500. Personally I don’t think it’s worth it.

LOL, with the number of these bikes on the road, I don’t think that makes any difference - especially given all the gas guzzling coal rolling trucks on American roads. 🤣

@@ilmostro16 yes you can do the difference my friend... just think this.. everybody thinking like you......I did because the others did... I have my Ducati with stock exhaust... the sound is not the best.. I agree... but... it's a Ducati , we don't need sport exhaust!!! Have a good night!

Springy thing? There are springs which hold the exhaust together if that's what you're referring to.

Sorry I don’t know, this wasn’t my bike. But I think the mechanic found a way to attach the license plate to the muffler bracket, I don’t know if it’s an actual tail tidy. I have a New Rage Cycles (NRC) tidy on my bike which you can see in my other videos. My Supersport has the Termignoni can.

@@ilmostro16 how can i contact with the mechanic..i really need this mount..thanks

They'd come with divorce papers.

LMAO

lol

Trevor Bush I'd prefer if they put a smaller fairing. Like a half fairing

Because it's Monster with fairing...

Lifted_Above LOL, sad but true

I can't complain about the quality of Akra systems. But they do often cost 2x that of other perfectly competent systems.

Pauly FZ that’s a good question, I would think it could since the catalytic converter is something that usually gets very hot and it’s right under the engine. With this system that’s all gone so I would think it might run a little cooler but I don’t know for sure. This bike wasn’t mine but one they let me record. My Supersport S still has the stock exhaust unfortunately, but as soon as I get a new exhaust I’ll make a comparison between stock and whatever I end up getting.

Ah okay. One more thing: how is the quickshifter on the S models?

Pauly FZ It’s my first experience with a quickshifter so it took some getting used to, but once I did it seems to work great (after 1500 miles and the trans is broken in, so almost no more false neutrals). Two things to note with the quickshifter: 1) only upshift under hard acceleration, 2) downshift requires a fully closed throttle, if even for a quickly synced moment, and a firmly positive down click with your toes. Not slamming it or anything, but you gotta mean it when you push down on the shifter - if too gentile it might not pop in gear. But it does work every time after the false neutral between 5-6 goes away with break in. If upshifting while riding casually in traffic, you best use the clutch like normal. Quickshifter up works great when there’s a lot of load on the gears, strong acceleration. But it’s a joy then.

IL MOSTRO good deal. Appreciate it. I’ll probably go with the base model with this bike. If need be, I’ll buy the seat cowl/quick shifter separately.

ducatiist LOL, this bike is so fun as is though. But seriously, they will never put the V4 in this bike because it’ll require a complete redesign (different frame, etc). What they could do easily is drop the 1200 Testastretta into it from the Monster 1200. It could be a 150-160hp Supersport R edition, which would be amazing but would also take the price up to $18K+

IL MOSTRO use the 1299 engine just detuned or even the 1200r engine

Wasn't able to ride it so don't know. (Not my bike in the video). But I have read people reporting this exhaust does not add any heat the rider feels and actually might reduce overall bike heat a little since the catalytic converter (the big metal udder under the bike) is completely removed with this system and catalytic converters usually get very hot.

yeah that would make a lotta sense test dove a 1199 Pannigale 3 minutes i was drenched I live in Ft. Lauderdale we have two seasons Summer and Summer lite don't wanna screw my self but thanx for the answer really want that supersport S gonna go Bluetooth this in my truck eigh inch woofer you can hear the rumble

Haha yeah man I demo'ed a 959 and couldn't wait to get off that seat. It was frying my testicles. Panigale's are gorgeous and amazing, but I could only ride one in cold weather I guess. The Supersport seat does get warmer than the average bike I suppose, and in traffic there's some real heat on there, but not as bad as a Panigale and Im able to handle it fine in the summer. Though your summer is probably worse than mine in IL.

What I would really like is the 959 exhaust Akrapovic style on that bike so my daughter can take a cruise first thing in the morning I'd love no pipe a little rumble and I'm on my way

Niels-erik Sørensen I agree, it did sound amazing but I’m not completely sold on the look of the exhaust on this bike

I had the same problem on my old M900 ie, got some Termi.. high mount racecans, but i had to modify them,, but i looks stunning now :-) But still.. amazing bike you got ;-) Ride safe.

I don’t care for this particular design either. This isn’t my bike. I put on the Termignoni for less than half the price.

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It would be nice of course, but HP is not all that important for this bike, it’s the flat torque curve that makes it so fun to ride. If you haven’t demo ridden one, you do yourself a disservice to go by numbers on paper. When I demoed one hard for an hour, I didn’t want to get off and signed for one that same afternoon! Forget about HP, torque is where it’s at on the streets.

So true. I've got a V4 Tuono with 158 rwhp, and after test riding the Duke, I didn't want to give it back, so much fun, and so engaging to ride. Selling my dirt bike and anything else not tied down to buy one!

How does it "look like afterthought?"

Apparently your spelling and grammar education was an afterthought

Hey dumb American professor, English is my third launguage , how many do you speak ? Can you speak anything other than broken english ? Hahahahahah, dumb fuck

Well then, maybe don’t use your third language to talk shit about someone’s bike and you won’t get such a harsh response.

Jay Moto You are sorry by now , that you bought that crap, hahahahah. I wasn’t talking about your bike specifically, I was talking about that fucked up exhaust in general, I guess you are to educated to understand what I was saying. Adios gringo

This exhaust is not street legal, stamped for racing only. Of course I know we all ignore that on most of our bikes, but it’s not going to be designed to take a passenger if it’s made for racing. 😉

Kevin Van de voorde Meh :D

To me it is a tough choice. Ninja 1000 is up 25HP, but about 40-50 pounds heavier than the Supersport. I really like the Supersport S with the quick shifter and the Ohlins, but that makes the price difference about $2500-$3000 over the Ninja 1000. The Ninja 1000 definitely makes a solid case for itself, but man, that Ducati....so lovely!

Kevin Van de voorde yah.... screw that. You want a common Japanese bike over sexy Italian bike? No way.

Pierre van Rensburg Nope... it sounds like an American muscle car! Japanese inline 4’s sounds like electric motors or weed wackers.

It think it's the cameras, because I watched a couple of home videos of different bikes and they all lack attitude on the clips.

Pierre van Rensburg Oh for sure the video’s audio recording doesn’t do the actual exhaust sound any justice. In person it’s amazing.

Yeah I do personally prefer the looks of the Termignoni I put on mine.

It looks way better...

sphinxsway yep your right. S1000RRAAWR is a useless bike. Along with your opinion.

The system itself is around $2900 I believe, mostly because it's all titanium and Akrapovic is fancy expensive in general. But then figure around 6 hours of professional labor to install, it's a big job and I wouldn't attempt in my garage. It sounds fantastic and looks good but too rich for my blood. That's a down payment on another bike!