Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Open Exhaust - Honda X11

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

.... In fact my dad rides a Suzuki GSXR-1000 K2 and he went out and bought an Akrapovic straight after he heard the difference between the stock exhaust on mine and then the aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust... Since I have bought my Kawasaki I have added a steering dampener, braided front back brake lines, Akrapovic Exhaust, smaller number plate and smaller indicators. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY with this bike and feel I definatly made the right choice over all the other 600 on the market. The close second choice for me was the 2003 to present version, Honda CBR 600RR...... Read review

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Advantages: all the fun of a 600, WITH MUCH MORE POWER!!!!!!
Disadvantages: Not quite as good finish as Honda's

...sexy but the beauty of motor-biking is the levels of personalising. I wanted a bike that looked sweet on both the track and on the road so I made a fair few modifications. I added a carbon fibre rear hugger, I realised that a hugger adds weight but it's a compromise. Carbon fibre is very light and in winter riding you will be grateful for this accessory as well as some carbon fibre around the tank and fairing. I changed my indicators for micro to add to the beautiful lines of the bike. I changed the screen to a blue one making sure that it is double bubble to increase air flow over my skid lid, as well as an Akropivic exhaust race system boosting performance and BHP. This exhaust system will set you back around £800.00 but think of the performance and the loud growl is music to the ears. I also had fitted HEL braided steel brake lines... Read review

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Advantages: Fun, speed, excitement, big grins
Disadvantages: could loose your licence

...I used to own a Honda X11 blackbird about 2 yrs ago, and I have to say it was bloody brilliant. I needed a big bike for commuting 90 miles round trip into London - well that was my excuse. I bought it because I worked with a fellow biker who owned a red one and I was envious about him having fun while I owned a sluggish BMW. The X11 was capable of doing 75 mph in 1st, 130 in 2nd - you get the idea, although I was never loony enough to try and achieve these stats. It was very very quick, in fact I don't remember anyone beating me away from the lights. My friend who had one asked me to try something, he said on a straight piece of dual carriageway, in top gear and at 100 mph, snap open the throttle hard and feel the acceleration. I will never forget the feeling, the front wheel lifted a little and the bike pushed forward so hard I could... Read review

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