Thanks AntiHero and bwaide. This puts it into perspective for me. I remember putting a full Ti Arata system on my ZX-12r and RWHP went from 165 to 186 with a custom Map, PC III USB, and a BMC race filter
. I waited to see which pipe gave the most bang for the buck. Eventhough Muzzy was the culturally acceptable pipe for Kawi, for real power gains it came down to the Akro and the Arata. I went with the Arata b/c it was cheaper than the Akro and had higher power gains. But, I knew that I offended true ZX-12r/ Kawi cult followers b/c I didn't go with the Muzzy. The Muzzy power gains were maybe 8-10 HP with less weight savings. With the Arata, there was a net removal of weight~33 lbs (the aluminum cast header and the gigantic stock endpipe weighed ~40lbs
, the Arata full Ti system weighed 7 lbs
. Total cost: $1,089 for the pipes, $325 for the PC III USB, $50 BMC race, $250 for the custom map, $175 for the install. Total: $1889 (with tax included). Well worth it. I do remember that the motor harmonics vibrated like hell through the grips
(solved with a set of Harris gel grips and Throttlemeisters
).
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