MV Agusta partners with Akrapovic

Italian motorcycle brand MV Agusta has inked a deal with exhaust specialist Akrapovic, which will see the Slovenian company develop and produce a range of exhaust systems for specific MV Agusta models.

Founded in 1990, Akrapovic has supplied its systems to prominent MotoGP, World Superbike and MXGP teams for many years, and has invested heavily in the use of exotic materials including titanium, carbon fibre, and super-alloys.

"Sound is part of the MV Agusta experience," said Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.

"It's a key element to its style and we pay a lot of attention to it. Our three- and four-cylinders models have quite unique personalities and we've always worked towards matching them with hair-raising sound, but this partnership goes well beyond the look and sound – it is really about leading-edge technology, performance and uncompromising quality."

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Akrapovic CEO Uros Rosa said the collaboration would lead to some unique and exclusive exhaust systems.

"Count Domenico Agusta and [Akrapovic founder] Igor Akrapovic both came from a racing background and created winning global brands through their passion, making this collaboration a natural fit," he said.

"Akrapovic will create innovative products for the beautiful MV Agusta models that are coming soon, with designs that have never been seen before. With high-tech, race-proven materials, such as titanium and carbon fibre, we will create systems that will enhance the ‘Motorcycle Art’ that MV Agusta prides itself on, and our engineers will produce a unique sound for the range.

"Our exhausts will make a statement for all to see and hear that perfectly complements MV Agusta motorcycles."