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  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Update-- Akra has costed me 75+21(duty)=96k.that's half the price of the bike.lol 20k=1Hp

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    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
      Its just a slip on silencer- nothing needs to be done- it already Includes specially tuned engine mapping
      Whoa! 75k for a slipon? I assumed it was full system exhaust! Wonder how much would that cost :P

      Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
      No offense, but imo just a slipon wont give any bump. I hope you have gone through threads here regarding these.
      As far as sound is concerned, yes that will definately change.
      For that price, I think atleast 1-2 hp bump can be expected Dyno curves should be available online. Moreover, if it can improve low end rideability it will be good. But honestly no one can justify the price!

      EDIT : Didnt see the 96k post
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      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        KTM Exhaust - KTM PowerParts


        DETAILS
        AKRAPOVIC SLIP-ON SILENCER
        This Akrapovic slip-on silencer is a match in terms of material and workmanship for the high-end silencers on larger bikes. High-quality looks, sports sound and really simple to fit.
        Stainless steel outer skin and internal parts: optimum mix of weight savings and durability
        Slip-on silencer including pre-silencer
        More torque and power in the mid rev range, approx. +5 hp
        Includes specially tuned engine mapping
        Street legal
        Last edited by Nikhil Deshpande; 10-29-2014, 03:11 PM.

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          Akrapovic Exhausts for Motorcycles | MotoSport India

          Akrapovic Exhausts for Motorcycles | MotoSport India

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          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
            KTM Exhaust - KTM PowerParts


            Includes specially tuned engine mapping
            Street legal
            Who did the remap for you if the exhaust was shipped to you from Australia?

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            • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Includes specially tuned engine mapping -no need for a remap - just put it on let it idle for a few minutes turn it off, start it up - done

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              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
                Includes specially tuned engine mapping -no need for a remap - just put it on let it idle for a few minutes turn it off, start it up - done
                It does not include any special engine mapping don't be misled if it did you would have a small ECU which you will connect with your bike, I'm based in Philippines and I have friends who bought orignal akra as well. it does not increase the "TOP" hp to +5 may be in the mid it does but it does not increase the maximum hp by 5, at most maybe it increased the hp by +2(again Im pertaining to the maximum hp)

                To answer some question guys akra does not improve low end rideability o

                The no 1 performance MOD for the duke is not a pipe not a filter, BUT Powertronics by Race dyanamics its amazing increase hp, more smother bike and improved fuel efficiency. Best of all its pretty cheap.

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                • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Get the facts right. A slipon wont givd a 5 hp increase. I have a gpr slipon on my bike. I think it jyst increases the low end power bg a small margin. That's it. Also shelling out that huge an amount is not worth it. Why didn't you go for arrow or some other brand?. Also there is no such thing as engine mapping coming with a slipon. What is this? Some kind of sorcery?

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                  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
                    Get the facts right. A slipon wont givd a 5 hp increase. I have a gpr slipon on my bike. I think it jyst increases the low end power bg a small margin. Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                    Is that you vaishak? How is the gpr in terms of sound with and without the DB killer?
                    If its you, when are you next visiting TVM, want to hear that baby of yours...
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                    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      I am vishnuramaswami. His brother.

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                      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
                        Includes specially tuned engine mapping -no need for a remap - just put it on let it idle for a few minutes turn it off, start it up - done
                        Buddy, I hope you did your research before getting the slip-on. Any remap needs a connection to the ECU, how do you think just putting a slip-on will actually load a different engine map than the one which is in use currently by the bikes ECU? Better contact the person you got it from and get more details, because without the remap, its just as good as any other low budget after market silencer.

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                        • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
                          Includes specially tuned engine mapping -no need for a remap - just put it on let it idle for a few minutes turn it off, start it up - done
                          you just got ripped bro, no such magic happens. return it and get your money back if that's still an option.

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                          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Hi Amit

                            My akra and k&n high flow air filter are still siting in the box mate will install in Jan when I will be in India it from a ktm Pune sc ,

                            I agree it needs a remap form what i have read on other forums --reset the ECU and installed the Akrapovic map and the change is big. Now not a huge gain in HP but I can't believe how smooth and linear the power is now. It pulls strong from bottom right through to redline, also now no jerking at low revs and the flat spot I had at around 8000rpm is totally gone.

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                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              you just got ripped bro, no such magic happens. return it and get your money back if that's still an option.

                              Yeah I was wondering about that. I figured it came with a cd with computer programs for remap. But without the remap be it akrapovic or gpr they are no better than any other aftermarket exhaust currently in the market. In fact I think he could have saved money by buying a gpr exhaust. Its way cheaper. I just had a chat with a guy using one and he says he got it for 16k post discount with fitting minus a remap.

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                              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Nikhil Deshpande View Post
                                Hi Amit

                                My akra and k&n high flow air filter are still siting in the box mate will install in Jan when I will be in India it from a ktm Pune sc ,

                                I agree it needs a remap form what i have read on other forums --reset the ECU and installed the Akrapovic map and the change is big. Now not a huge gain in HP but I can't believe how smooth and linear the power is now. It pulls strong from bottom right through to redline, also now no jerking at low revs and the flat spot I had at around 8000rpm is totally gone.

                                Maybe post a video of your bike post mod for our benefit. Thanx
                                Btw, Lovely purchase.

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