[Lavon]

GP-style titanium muffler contributes to mass centralization, and contains EXUP, an O2 sensor and catalyzers for a broad powerband, spot-on injection and EU-3 emissions compliance.

I understand the concept of Yamaha's description, but couldn't they come up with something that doesn't resemble a spray can? Seems like they are making certain things ugly as possible or cutting corners again in order to fuel the aftermarket. History repeating itself with better descriptive phrases?

I haven't "heard" one yet. Do they sound like a GP or just another stock pipe?

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[Thrak]

I'm not sure what your question or concern is. They designed it to centralize the mass (better handilng), make it lighter (small end can), an exup valve (increased low range torque), and 02 sensors etc to help the FI.

From what I've heard, they sound great!

:shrug

 

[shortyR6]

^^ +1

 

[Lavon]

Don't get me wrong, or just don't get me. I love the new design of the R6, would love to have one. But the exhaust just leaves me.....disappointed. And I was insinuating that may have been intended by Yamaha. The first thing to go on most bikes is the stock exhaust. I guess you'd say it's just personal opinion. It's damn ugly. It might be highly functional...hence why I understand Yamaha's description, but I still think it's still ugly. But what do I know, I'm a cynical bastard today.

 

[shortyR6]

i bet if it was black and blended in better, you might like it...

 

[wentouch]

would u prefer if the can wuz in the shape of a penis?

kiddin.

 

[Thrak]

Aftermarket systems look nearly the same as the stock one... :lol

 

[Big Deezul]

I think the new exhaust is hot! Very motoGP'ish and a brilliant idea

 

[The Resident Plarp]

So what if the exhaust is ugly. These bikes are built with maximum performance in mind, function supercedes form.

And Thrak, that EXUP valve doesn't do anything significant where performance is concerned, dyno tests have shown that it doesn't do much where output is concerned. It's most likely there to help the bikes pass noise emmission tests.

 

[yzfmik]

It's all opinion how it looks. I think it's one of the best lookin around. I hate undertail, espesially the RR's, it looks like an a$$hole. The huge can that came on my '05 was ugly. If the '06 sounds good, I may not change it for awile.

 

[DucksGuts]

The design of the 06 exhaust looks much better in the flesh, it is really a brilliantly integrated system. However, from the photos I've seen the Akropovic slip on is yet a quantum leap again in horn looks and whats more it will let people around you know your are there. 17,500 rpm with an Akropovic slip on, yeah thats what I'm talking about!!!!!!

 

[liquidr6]

i have a feeling that a slip on for the new r6 isnt going to do shit for sound. Look at the pic where the can comes off. The slip on is going so slip on after the silencer underneath the motor.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelimage/8/57/0/image.aspx

 

[shimmy]

would u prefer if the can wuz in the shape of a penis? cuz thats what i was hoping for!

what the hell are you talking about?:barf

 

[Mr. Azim]

http://media.putfile.com/R6-2006-en-Banco

here's a preview of how the bike might sound

another vid: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelvideo/8/136/0/video.aspx


*awaits patiently for development of 06 R6 mods.....*

 

[Flaming Ozy]

Looking freaking HOT .


Might even sell the R1 for this sexy mother:thumbup

 

[Jumperalex]

I like everything but the exhaust and the rear fender. they both look wrong. hopefully there will be some nice high pipes that come out for it and of course there will be plenty of eliminator kits out in short order.

 

[tol105]

Here's a question. Do you think the stock 06 can will fit on the 05? Also do you think there would be any benefit to do so??

 

[liquidr6]

no it wont fit.

 

[tol105]

Thanks liquidr6. after looking at the link above I realize it was a dumb question. :myfault It would be nice though if it could. I love the styling of that exhaust. atfirst it was hard to swallow but the more I look at it the more I love it. Where is Mount Airy? Is that near Asheville?

 

[Maui Kawi]

i think it would be awesome if they made a termignoni exhaust like Rossi's... I know they make one with then end can longer (gp version) but get one of those bad boys and chop it down. I think it would make the bike look sweet!