ROAD NEWS
SEXY SLOVENIAN PIPE FOR R9
Akrapovič has launched a very tidy full system for Yamaha’ s new kid on the Supersport block, the tasty R9. Fully Euro 5 + compliant, it not only opens up the soulful sound, it is designed to fit discreetly into the R9 lines and also shaves weight and increased hp by around three ponies. The pre-muffler tucks away beneath the fairings, leaving a pleasantly small muffler exposed at the end that sounds wonderful.
The Racing Line Titanium exhaust is plug-andplay, with no remapping required to get the best from your machine. Featuring a stainless steel link pipe, headers and pre-muffler, the pipe has a titanium muffler outer sleeve and end-cap that is designed to replicate the system used on the teams racing the SuperSport class at WSBK rounds while meeting the regulations required for road use as well as track.
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THE YEAR OF THE ' CLASSIC ' RE
Royal Enfield is dropping teasers about its latest iterations of the Twin-cylinder 650 Classic and are cheekily coy about how many variations there will be. Registrations of interest can be made on their website and will keep aficionados up to speed on launch dates, new models as well as timing and pricing. With their 650cc range breaking new ground while also producing models close to the hearts of purists, Royal Enfield are promising a balance of classic and custom variants to the classic theme. Head online to be teased.