ScottyMcDee Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Picked up a NEW 2016 FJ-09 (correct, a new 2016 in 2021. Crazy!) and wanting some more growl/noise and weight loss. Personally, I think the overall look of the Akro for this bike is cleaner as it tucks nicely and exits underside. Heard good things about both and for now would prefer to stay stock flash. Both are not cheap! I’ve heard the Akro in person and I think it sounds great. Haven’t heard the Yoshi, so cannot compare. Just not at the point where I (ie- the wife) can justify the cost of a full system yet 😬 Edited January 27, 2021 by ScottyMcDee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I've got the full akro. It's not much lighter and it doesn't offer much more grunt. I wouldn't buy it again. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyMcDee Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, koth442 said: I've got the full akro. It's not much lighter and it doesn't offer much more grunt. I wouldn't buy it again. Thanks for sharing this perspective. Glad to have pragmatic inputs. Performance aside, has the Akro sound enhanced your riding experience? Or from a safety perspective (assuming baffles removed), increased your road presence to other drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Scorpion...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Kenny A. Posted January 27, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted January 27, 2021 +1 for the Scorpion. 👍 2019 900 GT, 1969 Honda S90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Kenny A. Posted January 27, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 2019 900 GT, 1969 Honda S90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I have the full carbon Akrapovic and just the sound makes it worth every penny. I rode the bike home from the dealer, around 15km, then fitted the Akrapovic the next day. Hence I can't comment on extra power but it is a hell of a lot lighter than stock. And louder. There was a sticker on the pipe that said "not for highway use". Pffft. I don't like the look of the "factory" Akrapovic systems and I don't know what they sound like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banderso Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Hi, THIS exhaust! No, I don't have it... Yes, I may be the only one who likes it.... See ya bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebruv Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 The Yoshi does look good but i thought the main stand had to be removed but by looking at the picture i've been proven wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mikerbiker Posted January 28, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted January 28, 2021 Looks good and sounds better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Jeffers Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 6 hours ago, banderso said: Hi, THIS exhaust! No, I don't have it... Yes, I may be the only one who likes it.... See ya bill I like that A LOT. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banderso Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi, Yoshimura full exhaust system. It's on the Yoshimura Japan website. As I understand, you can purchase directly there. See ya bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Jeffers Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, banderso said: Hi, Yoshimura full exhaust system. It's on the Yoshimura Japan website. As I understand, you can purchase directly there. See ya bill Thanks. I wonder if you could still wear the panniers with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Jeffers Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Note : RH pannier case is not compatible. Yoshimura product site : MT-09（14-19）/MT-09 TRACER（15-17）/XSR900（16-19）/TRACER900/GT（18-19） - FULL SYSTEM R-77S / STREET SPORTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted January 28, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Waldo Jeffers said: Thanks. I wonder if you could still wear the panniers with it? My understanding is ‘no’ I recall someone on the forum having installed this exhaust, and the bags would not fit with the system in place. Not an issue for some people; deal-breaker for others. Unfortunate, since it’s a beautiful exhaust... Please correct me if someone knows anything different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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