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Did anyone else notice how akra suddenly realised the Austin Racing system design they released at the launch of the 1199 a few years back is superior and so now they have copied the pipe routing!

Wow if it was Austin copying akra we would soon hear about it but akra copying Austin seems to have gone unnoticed.
The new akra system used in SBK is a direct copy of the Austin design but then they added a small pipe with silencer to the rear.
Just shows in my eyes that Austin Racing are the new market leader and the most innovative exhaust company around, well done to them and BAD showing to Akrapovich....
 
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If you look at the Full System, that is the one in question and what's Rossi and Lorenzo have to do with the Ducati 1199 full system ?

Maybe miss read the thread ?

Point I was making was that Akra have ripped off Austin Racing's full system design ... Then added a can on the rear and that's the only difference ! That's the only similarity to the GP bikes.

Austin racing made their system when the 1199 was launched, and now Akra have copied the flow design for their race systems, proving that AR were bang on in the first place ... maybe it's the F1 links they have with exhaust manufacture ..

That's the point being made here, the full system made by AR has been ripped off by Akra !
 
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He probably works there. I've heard similar negative things about AR. They make some cool stuff but quality is nowhere near Akrapovic and other brands. Plus they're expensive!

Akrapovic didn't rip off anyone. They don't need to since they're one of the best in the industry. Plus they were the 2nd company to release an exhaust for the Panigale after Termignoni. And guess what...they all look the same pretty much. In fact on most bikes the only thing that's different is the muffler. The pipes are generally the same. Ducati did their homework when they designed the bikes...doing something much different will most likely decrease the performance.
 
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rmc777 said:
I would stay clear of any Austin Racing equipment.

I had a full system on my Aprillia, problems with noise and quality.

I almost got taken out on track by an AR silencer blowing off the bike infront.
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How long ago did you have the AR system on your Aprilia.. and what type of noise and quality issues did you have?

Concerning the AR silencer that almost took you out at the track.. defect or improper install?
 
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Pinky said:
If you look at the Full System, that is the one in question and what's Rossi and Lorenzo have to do with the Ducati 1199 full system ?

Maybe miss read the thread ?

Point I was making was that Akra have ripped off Austin Racing's full system design ... Then added a can on the rear and that's the only difference ! That's the only similarity to the GP bikes.

Austin racing made their system when the 1199 was launched, and now Akra have copied the flow design for their race systems, proving that AR were bang on in the first place ... maybe it's the F1 links they have with exhaust manufacture ..

That's the point being made here, the full system made by AR has been ripped off by Akra !
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All it took for making the header for the Pani is just mock-up and enlarge certain area, the bends are the same--different materials. At least that's my general assumption

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Side note is as a racer myself i am aware austin racing leant Althea racing Carlos Checa team a prototype system just before he retired, weird that!
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Ya might wanna show some proof about what ya said first lol.

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I would stay clear of any Austin Racing equipment.

I had a full system on my Aprillia, problems with noise and quality.

I almost got taken out on track by an AR silencer blowing off the bike infront.
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I have the GP2 for my SF and so far I'm loving it.

Not sure how yours happened...but the AR system is much bigger cans hence the noise problems. Quality wise--we all need pictures.

I'm not on either side. Just staying the middle here since OP flamed Akra for ripping off AR but Akra has been around in years vs AR has only been known off since the RSV4 GP system---I did follow the AR since they came out with the test video and when I still had my 848 back then.
 
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Just pointing out what i have seen at the track, i was a guest at silverstone a few years back and happen to see the austin racing crew in the garage chatting with the mechanics holding the exhaust.
 
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