Yoshimura Alpha Slip-on for Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT

The company developed the Alpha muffler that weighs nine pounds less than the stock muffler.

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Published: Aug 6, 2018

The Yoshimura Slip-on for Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT (14660BM220, 14660BM520) is a great platform for an ADV inspired sport touring machine for the bike’s powerful 1043cc inline 4 engine.

Yoshimura took the big Versys 1000 and created an exhaust that can enhance all of it’s attributes. The company developed the Alpha muffler that weighs nine pounds less than the stock muffler.

With a consistent power and torque curve, Yoshimura added a strong 3 percent to the max HP and 10 percent to the max torque.

MSRP: $609-699

Link: Yoshimura

Yoshimura R & D of America Inc.

Phone: (909) 628-4722Phone: (800) 634-9166Fax: (909) 591-2198Contact: Erick Bartoldus

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Bitubo High Performance XZE Monoshock for H-D Softail Models

The XZE features a remote hydraulic preload adjuster option that lets you easily set up the spring for your weight and riding style.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 22, 2024

Bitubo Race Suspension continues to apply decades of track experience to the street, this time with its high-performance XZE monoshock for the modern Harley-Davidson Softail. The XZE rear shock delivers race-proven performance in a bolt-on package for the Milwaukee-Eight Low Rider, Street Bob and other popular Softail models. Tunability is Bitubo's secret sauce, and the XZE features a remote hydraulic preload adjuster option that lets you easily set up the spring for your weight and riding style. Add in Bitubo’s unique, stepless, seven-click rebound adjustment, and the XZE can be tuned for total suspension control from a firm race feel to plush ride in a few clicks.