I have a 2006 CBR 1000rr and I am looking to get a new exhaust. I already have the power commander III usb. Here are some prices I've found:
Akrapovic Slip on with hex canister $635.00
Yoshimura RS5 stainless steel slip on $280.00
Yoshimura RS5 Full exhaust with stainless steel headers with stainless steel canister $670 (add $60 for titanium or add $135 for carbon fiber add $40 for cone end cap)
I understand that a slip on + mapping = 5%-8% horse power gain while the full exhaust + mapping = 10%-15% is this so? Is it very difficult to install the full system (I am worried about the O2 sensor and the valve thing) I am getting the repair manual, would I be able to install a full system myself if I've never done that before (I am mechanically inclined though :eyebrows: )
if it helps your decision a full system is a pretty easy install. unbolt the old stuff and slide the new stuff in and bolt it up. leave it all lose until each pipe is attached and you have it sitting properly then tighten it all up. not sure if you have to unbolt the lower portion of the radiator on the 1000 to get a little more clearance or not.
I'd go with new header gaskets too if you go that route.
thats funny
on the 1000rr.net site yosh is considered one of the worst exhaust choices you can make with a honda
yes they work great on gixxers but even the yosh company says that 5-8 hp is all that you can expect with a yosh
10 is the norm with sato and arata pipes
with a good tuner you can get even higher
for real world riding IMHO any full system is going to benefit the bike. i like a full system vs. slip on. in the end 5hp is not going to be noticed on the seat of the pants dyno, and with a good exhaust and tuning you'll be happy with whatever system you pick.
I don't know if Hindle makes a full system for the 1000RR but I don't think it would be that much more than the Yoshi pricewise. I got a Hindle for my 954RR and love it, or was loving it until my upper case cracked but that's another story.
Looking at your price options I would go with the yosh over a bolt on. If you want to spend over $1000 look into the arata or sato. If you want to stay in your price range you mentioned. I would go with the yoshi. It doesnt make much sense to buy a bolt on for the price of a full system, plus u already have a PC
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