Akrapovic (pronounced "ack-rap-o-vich") was founded in 1990 by Igor Akrapovic. Igor was a competent racer and outstanding engine tuner. In the beginning Akrapovic was producing totally unique Akrapovic Exhausts for privateer race teams. Due to the company's exceptionally high standards and large sums of money invested into research and development they were able to foster excellent results on the racetrack. Igor's pursuit for an exceptional feeling 4 stroke racing motor made the Akrapovic name known worldwide.

 

Akrapovic is very proud to be one of the most popular Slovenian brands in the world. Their vision is "To remain the leader in the exhaust systems market". They feel they can accomplish this by guaranteeing Akrapovic Motorcycle Exhaust are the most up-to-date and best tested products in the motorcycle industry. These high standards have allowed Akrapovic sport bike exhaust to become one of the most popular exhausts in the world. Akrapovic dirt bike exhaust has also etched out its niche in the motocross industry allowing it to quickly gain popularity. In the ATV arena the Akrapovic ATV exhaust is one of the best exhausts available on the market and is quickly becoming one of our best sellers.

 

In 1997 the company changed it's name from Skorpion to Akrapovic. This was partially due to Skorpions similarities with other registered trademarks around the world. It was around this same time that the company started extensively using titanium on their Akrapovic Motorcycle Exhaust systems. They purchased a machine that allowed them to make their own titanium piping to construct Akrapovic Exhausts giving them a competitive advantage over their competition. This unique machine is still the only titanium pipe forming machine of its kind in the world.

 

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