Akrapovič: new titanium exhausts for Ducati Monster and DesertX

Akrapovič is expanding its Ducati range twice over. The exhaust manufacturer is introducing two all-new systems from its Slip-On Line (Titanium) for the Ducati Monster V2 and DesertX. The design builds on the established styling of Akrapovič exhausts for Ducati's V2 bikes. According to the manufacturer, they also bring race-proven materials, less weight and a deep, lively sound intended to underline the character of the twins.

On the Ducati Monster V2, Akrapovič puts the exhaust on a diet: according to the manufacturer, the new titanium system weighs 9.1 percent less than the stock exhaust. On its in-house dyno, Akrapovič also measured a power gain of 1.9 kW (2.6 hp) at 9,000 rpm compared to a Monster V2 with the standard exhaust. For torque, the manufacturer quotes an increase of 1.9 Nm at 8,500 rpm. The figures therefore describe gains at the stated rev points.

For the Ducati DesertX, the percentage weight saving is even greater: here Akrapovič quotes 13.1 percent compared to the stock exhaust. Under the same conditions on its own dyno, the manufacturer measured a gain of 1.1 kW (1.5 hp) and 1.0 Nm, both at 8,500 rpm. On the DesertX, too, the power and torque figures refer to a comparison with the stock exhaust system.

Both silencers feature a sandblasted outer sleeve made of high-quality, lightweight titanium and an inner structure made of stainless steel. An integrated embossing adds a visual accent and is also intended to support the strength and durability of the silencer. The carbon end cap is handmade. Its details pick up on the embossing of the titanium sleeve, so the individual components match in design.

The carbon heat shield is also handmade. It is designed to protect the rider's gear from heat and rounds off the material mix of the two systems. Akrapovič thus combines the visible titanium and carbon components with a concrete protective function.

According to Akrapovič, both slip-on systems meet Euro 5+ requirements and have EC/ECE type approval. The manufacturer describes fitting as a straightforward plug-and-play process. No remapping is required. According to the manufacturer, this means for you: switching to the new system requires no changes to the engine setup.

Which bikes are the new slip-ons designed for? Akrapovič is introducing the two new Slip-On Line (Titanium) systems for the Ducati Monster V2 and the Ducati DesertX.

How much weight do the systems save? According to Akrapovič, the exhaust for the Monster V2 is 9.1 percent lighter than the stock part. On the DesertX, the saving amounts to 13.1 percent compared to the stock exhaust.

Does the engine setup need to be changed? No. According to the manufacturer, fitting is plug-and-play without remapping. Both systems meet Euro 5+ and have EC/ECE type approval.