BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

i've got an Akra as well, bought mine off a German BMW dealer, got it delivered for £625, but that was before Brexit  8)

RTman10 wrote: Just a gadget then.

Yes - but I mastered listening to it in 1959 and no matter how hard you try, you can't get the same sound without it.

richardbd wrote:I have an Akra fitted. Makes approximately zero difference to power but make a huge difference to the sound and hence the grin factor...

Does anybody do a replacement system which does away with the cat and the exhaust valve rather than just replacing the silencer ?

Well in 1949 I obtained very much the same annoying sound with a cloths peg, a playing card and a bicycle wheel.[emoji850]


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gogs01 wrote: Does anybody do a replacement system which does away with the cat and the exhaust valve rather than just replacing the silencer ?

Yes think Remus do a complete system, that will also work with the Akra. You should also then go for a remap. I looked at it when my flap was broken. Think the  system and re-map came to about £900, which was  cheaper than a new BMW system. But in the end BMW replaced the whole lot so I didn't bother. Only other issue is when you sell, RT's are not like Harley, buyers and dealers like standard apart from the Akra can

DaygloDavid wrote: I'm not far from North Yorks.

Come on David, if you live south of the River you "live" in North Yorkshire.

Casbar wrote: Yes think Remus do a complete system, that will also work with the Akra. You should also then go for a remap. I looked at it when my flap was broken. Think the system and re-map came to about £900, which was cheaper than a new BMW system. But in the end BMW replaced the whole lot so I didn't bother. Only other issue is when you sell, RT's are not like Harley, buyers and dealers like standard apart from the Akra can

I had a full Remus system on my 2007 RT but I haven't managed yet to find a system to fit the 2017 model.

Agree about a remap - Hilltop ?

When (if ?) I sell on the new RT it would be with the OE exhaust and the Remus would go on the replacement - or on eBay !

gogs01 wrote: I had a full Remus system on my 2007 RT but I haven't managed yet to find a system to fit the 2017 model.

Agree about a remap - Hilltop ?

When (if ?) I sell on the new RT it would be with the OE exhaust and the Remus would go on the replacement - or on eBay !

Hilltop for remap


Here you go - https://calsport.co.uk/bmw-r-1200-rt-14 ... 01-088014/


Assume it would fit the 2017, but not sure if anything has changes

My advise would be to look up Dyno tests done on the LC by bike mags and compare their findings with those of Hilltop.  The comparisons are interesting.

RTman10 wrote: My advise would be to look up Dyno tests done on the LC by bike mags and compare their findings with those of Hilltop.  The comparisons are interesting.

Interesting, in what way? Its not so much about power, but more drivability, as the standard map on the LC is lean. I have only read good reports from owners that have had a remap by Hilltop.

This test was on a just out the crate press fleet bike.  Their findings are much the same as Hilltop after the remap. Could it be that having paid out £300+ it must feel better

Haven't seen before results. Very interesting, food for thought.

yorkshirebiker69 wrote: East Yorks

Welcome buddy, another White Rose LE owner, coincidentally, mines a dark Aubergine... :alas:

Perhaps us Yorks/Lincs  LE owners should have a meet up before winter sets in???be

scunny1 wrote:Perhaps us Yorks/Lincs LE owners should have a meet up before winter sets in?

As Our Gee has confirmed that I reside in North Yorkshire, my location qualifies.

The next thing is my 2012 RT is an SE model, am I still in.

Somewhere near York sounds perfect.