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| Part Number | SM-Y6SO6T |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akrapovic |
| Type | Slip-on silencer |
| Material | Titanium |
| Design | Megaphone GP 1 |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008-2026) |
| Weight saving | -1.6 kg (stock: 2.1 kg / Akrapovic: 0.5 kg) |
| Power gain | +1.2 PS (stock: 111.7 PS / Akrapovic: 112.9 PS at 14,600 RPM) |
| Sound level | +6 dB (stock: 98 dB / Akrapovic: 104 dB) |
| Included dB-Eater | V-TUV050 |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Constructed entirely from titanium and shaped in Akrapovic's iconic Megaphone GP 1 form, the Slip-On Line transforms the Yamaha YZF-R6 into a sharper, lighter, louder machine without touching the original header. At just 0.5 kg — a saving of 1.6 kg over the 2.1 kg stock unit — the build quality speaks for itself before the engine even fires.
Key Features
- Full titanium construction: maximises strength-to-weight ratio and resists heat-induced discolouration far better than steel alternatives
- Megaphone GP 1 silencer design inspired directly by Akrapovic's World Superbike programme
- Weight reduction of 1.6 kg compared to the standard exhaust (stock: 2.1 kg, Akrapovic: 0.5 kg)
- Measured power gain of 1.2 PS, raising output from 111.7 PS to 112.9 PS at 14,600 RPM
- Sound level increases from 98 dB to 104 dB — a gain of 6 dB — for an unmistakable racing note
- dB-Eater (part number V-TUV050) included, giving circuit noise-limit flexibility
- Designed to mate directly with the original header — no additional pipe work required
Materials and Build Quality
Akrapovic's decision to use titanium throughout the Slip-On Line is not cosmetic. Titanium offers a tensile strength comparable to steel at roughly half the density, and its natural oxide layer resists the extreme exhaust temperatures the YZF-R6's inline-four generates at the top of its 14,600 RPM powerband. The result is a silencer that retains its structural integrity and appearance across seasons of hard track use. Every weld is executed to the same exacting standard found on Akrapovic's full racing systems, and the trademark blue-gold heat tint that develops over the titanium surface is a genuine by-product of quality material, not a coating.
Performance and Sound
The 1.2 PS power increase registered at peak RPM is a meaningful gain on a machine already operating at the limit of naturally aspirated R6 development. The 6 dB sound increase over the factory silencer delivers a deep, hard-edged megaphone crack that rewards the rider acoustically at every gear change. Where track regulations require a noise limit, the included dB-Eater (V-TUV050) can be inserted without tools to bring levels within compliance, preserving the system's usability across a wide range of circuits.
Fitment and Compatibility
The SM-Y6SO6T is engineered specifically for the Yamaha YZF-R6 across the full 2008 to 2026 model range. It connects directly to the standard header pipe, meaning no additional linking pipes or bespoke mounts are needed. This listing covers all annual variants of the YZF-R6 produced during that period.
This silencer is not road legal and is intended exclusively for closed-circuit competition and track day use. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations at each event.
Specifications
- Part number: SM-Y6SO6T
- Brand: Akrapovic
- Type: Slip-on silencer
- Material: Titanium
- Design: Megaphone GP 1
- Weight (Akrapovic): 0.5 kg
- Weight (stock): 2.1 kg
- Weight saving: 1.6 kg
- Power output (stock): 111.7 PS at 14,600 RPM
- Power output (Akrapovic): 112.9 PS at 14,600 RPM
- Power gain: +1.2 PS
- Sound level (stock): 98 dB
- Sound level (Akrapovic): 104 dB
- Sound gain: +6 dB
- Included dB-Eater: V-TUV050
- Road legal: No — track use only
- Fitment: Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008-2026)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2026)
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