Akrapovic – Weary Rider

Good Response Spurs an Equipment Change

Indian Motorcycle recently reached out to us to let us know that the Akrapovič exhaust, specifically the low-mount one, that was an accessory will be standard equipment on the most premium version of the FTR 1200.

Now, if you buy a 2019 FTR 1200 S with Race Replica paint, you’ll get a bike that comes with the Akrapovič exhaust. This change is only for the top-level model. Other versions of the FTR 1200 will have the standard exhaust.

As you can imagine, this change comes with a change in price to the FTR 1200S with Race Replica paint. The new price of the motorcycle starts at $16,000. That’s only a $1,000 bump, which is pretty good considering the Akrapovič exhaust when bought by itself costs $1,500. Sounds like a good way to save $500 if you ask me.

Is It Worth It?

The FTR 1200 is a badass bike, a machine that looks aggressive and sporty. It’s a flat-track design makes it stand out from the competition. The FTR 1200 S gets more modern technology and some upgraded components, including adjustable suspension.

In Race Replica paint, the motorcycle looks fantastic even without the Akrapovič low-mount exhaust. However, some folks out there have listed the stock exhaust as the lone styling miss for the bike. Hopefully, this will appease the stock exhaust haters out there.

2019 Indian FTR 1200 S with Akrapovič Exhaust

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To be fair, the Akrapovič low-mount exhaust is better looking. It’s cleaner and smaller and helps spruce up the bike overall. I don’t think the stock exhaust is an eyesore, but if you weren’t crazy about it, this is good news. I would be interested to know how many buyers take Indian up on this unique offering over the course of the year.

Image from Indian

All of the motorcycles in Victory Motorcycles’ cruiser category can now be fitted with performance Akrapovič exhausts.

Owners of the Gunner, Judge, Hammer S, Hammer 8-Ball, Vegas 8-Ball and the High-Ball can simply make a straight swap of their standard exhausts for these new Akrapovič ones.

The exhausts come in either matte black or chrome and have a two-year warranty.

Uroš Rosa, PhD and CEO Akrapovič d.d says: “This is a very a significant event for all of us here at Akrapovič, and we are extremely proud to be the performance exhaust of choice for Victory Motorcycles’ cruiser category. We have a history of creating innovative exhaust solutions using the latest technology, and it is this philosophy that we see in this collaboration. Victory Motorcycles has breathed new life into the American V-Twin cruiser market with its pioneering range of bikes, and we are delighted to align our own unique exhaust knowledge with them. Akrapovič will give part of its world and a whole new character to each and every bike fitted with one of its exhaust systems, and, through the performance, quality, design, technology, and unmistakable sound that we deliver with each exhaust system, all Akrapovič-equipped Victory Motorcycles cruisers will be bikes that stand out from the rest.”

Victory Motorcycles’ head of parts, apparel and accessories, Andreas Geisinger, said: “I was very excited to work with Akrapovič on this exclusive exhaust line for our Victory Motorcycles line up.

“Akrapovič, with their well-known class-leading quality and performance levels, goes perfectly with Victory Motorcycles’ push to produce machines with ‘Modern American Performance’. These handmade exhausts are like works of art.”

For more information, visit VictoryMotorcycles.com