Victory Motorcycles announced that it has chosen Akrapovic as the aftermarket exhaust supplier for its cruiser range, which includes the Gunner, Judge, Hammer S, Hammer 8-Ball, Vegas 8-Ball and the High-Ball. The Akrapovic exhausts, which come with a two-year warranty, will only be available in two colour choices – either matte black or chrome.

Uroš Rosa, the CEO of Akrapovic said, “This is a very a significant event for all of us here at Akrapovic, 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.”

“Akrapovic 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 Akrapovic-equipped Victory Motorcycles cruisers will be bikes that stand out from the rest,” he said. Victory Motorcycles’ head of parts, apparel and accessories, Andreas Geisinger, on the other hand, said that he is 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.” That said, we know that you can’t wait to hear how the Akras sound on the Victory cruisers, so jump to the video below and feast your ears.

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Can-Am has announced that it will be adding two new models to its product range, called the Can-Am Spyder F3-T and Spyder F3 Limited. According to the company, both new models will feature built-in panniers and a four-speaker audio system as standard feature, as well as Can-Am’s UFit system, which enables riders to modify the position of the footpegs and handlebars for the ideal fit.
Besides the features mentioned above, it is said that the F3 Limited will come with additional goodies such as heated grips, rider foot-boards, chrome wheels and trim and a suede comfort pillion seat. Powered by the same 1330cc three-cylinder Rotax engine used in the Spyder models we have at the moment, the models will be kicking out a maximum output of 115bhp and 130Nm of peak torque.

If you thought that BMW’s S1000XR is as wild as an adventure-tourer can get, let us assure you that something crazier is on its way. Meet the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, a tourer that is based on the manic 180hp 1290 Super Duke R. Expected to be unveiled officially at the upcoming EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan in, Italy in October, the bike is still wearing the camouflage present in the earlier sightings. From what we can see, it features an orange frame, a black sub-frame, a black exhaust heat shield, and comes with a lower and longer rear subframe than the R. As much as the engine is concerned, we can expect the GT to share the same 1301cc LC8 twin that’s in the Super Duke R, only with different engine mapping to make it more suitable for long distance riding, as well as to help it meet Euro 4 regulations. Other gizmos that are most likely to be offered on the bike include heated grips, semi active suspension with four modes, cruise control and self-cancelling indicators. We believe it’ll have a quick-shifter as standard and Sport, Street and Rain riding modes. Sources have also reported that it’s highly likely to have KTM and Bosch’s MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control) cornering ABS system, which will feature four settings – Street, Sport, Rain and Supermoto. It’s also said to have a hill start feature called Hill Hold Control (HHC) and a system called Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) which improves engine braking when climbing. Now, how is that for an adventure-tourer? Excited yet?

Yamaha YZF-R1S: Long-rumoured third variant of the all-new Yamaha R1 revealed in the US and positioned as budget edition. (UPDATE: Made for US market only).

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