H Hummer63 Joined Apr 3, 2021 Messages 2 Location Maryland Apr 5, 2021 #1 I am in the market for the 2021 Panigale V4S and was reading on the forum about the heat issues many seem to have. My question is would the akrapovic full exhaust system with up map help reduce the heat since the cat is removed?
I am in the market for the 2021 Panigale V4S and was reading on the forum about the heat issues many seem to have. My question is would the akrapovic full exhaust system with up map help reduce the heat since the cat is removed?
BP PanigaleV4S Joined Jul 10, 2020 Messages 6,000 Location Midwest Apr 5, 2021 #2 It does help. The shape of the rear header is also different and it doesn't get as close to the seat. I also removed the plastic engine cover on the rear cylinder head. I think they are there more for noise and for people who ride in shorts.
It does help. The shape of the rear header is also different and it doesn't get as close to the seat. I also removed the plastic engine cover on the rear cylinder head. I think they are there more for noise and for people who ride in shorts.
DucatiKev Supporting Member Joined Dec 1, 2019 Messages 2,704 Location Mar A Lago Apr 5, 2021 #3 I switched to quality riding jeans instead of flip flops and swim trunks. Don’t even notice the heat anymore but yeah the V4 can leave the skin on yer legs blistered for weeks if you trynn dress like a cool guy and try n hit your daily 200mph maybe some gold foil would help but idts
I switched to quality riding jeans instead of flip flops and swim trunks. Don’t even notice the heat anymore but yeah the V4 can leave the skin on yer legs blistered for weeks if you trynn dress like a cool guy and try n hit your daily 200mph maybe some gold foil would help but idts