On October 7, 2023, Triumph Motorcycles and Akrapovič announced a new long-term partnership that would have the exhaust specialist develop new performance-oriented exhaust systems for Triumph’s motorcycles. According to the press release, the new exhaust systems will be featured on Triumph’s Adventure and Roadster models – presumably the Tiger 900 and 1200, as well as the Street and Speed Triples.
Akrapovič is well-known for its high-performance exhaust systems that have been developed and proven on the race track. The brand has a strong presence in both MotoGP and Dakar Rally, making it the prominent exhaust system manufacturer in the industry. For the consumers, having Akrapovič exhaust systems means having race-bred technology for their bikes.
The Triumph Tiger 900 and 1200 are known for their advanced technology and performance in the adventure bike segment. These bikes compete with some of the most powerful adventure motorcycles in the market. Similarly, the Triumph Street Triple and Speed Triple models are acclaimed for their impressive performance as naked sportbikes. Alongside Triumph’s Adventure and Roadster lineup, the partnership between Triumph and Akrapovič will also involve collaboration on “special projects.” While the nature of these projects is not specified, it is possible that they could lead to special-edition versions of certain Triumph models in the future.
The collaboration between Triumph and Akrapovič initially began on the race track, where Akrapovič supplied exhaust systems for Triumph’s powerful 765cc three-cylinder engine. This engine is still being used in Moto2 racing machines and is expected to continue until 2029. Currently, the Triumph Street Triple RS equipped with the 765cc engine produces 128 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque. It is estimated that the Moto2 configuration of these engines can deliver even more power, reaching approximately 140 horsepower.
Triumph Motorcycles CEO, Nick Bloor, expressed that the partnership with Akrapovič would expand the range of genuine products offered by the brand. Bloor stated, “This collaboration is about offering our customers even more choice by extending our range of genuine Triumph accessories. Working with Akrapovič to develop new exhaust systems for our upcoming models, we can give riders the opportunity to enhance the response and feel of their new Triumph motorcycle, knowing that the two have been developed side by side.”
Darvin Dobočnik, the CEO of Akrapovič, also commented on the collaboration, saying, “As a company, we are delighted to be entering into this new collaboration with Triumph. We are honored to cooperate with such an iconic brand with a huge heritage. As companies, we share similar values, and our engineers are already working alongside those from Triumph to develop exhaust systems for Triumph models across many genres of motorcycles, including versions that will surprise many. This is an exciting and important collaboration for Akrapovič, and it is one that we are all eager to be involved with to see what we can achieve as this collaboration grows and strengthens.”
