“Understated looks; bold performance, the new Vance & Hines shortshots staggered exhaust systems takes style and quality into a brave new world.“

So states the advertising blurb for these rather attractive looking after market exhausts. V & H have a good reputation for turning out good after-market systems, so it’s worth while taking a closer look.
- 220 degrees coverage heat shields
- Signature chrome badge and end treatment for a sleek contrast style
- Best value complete exhaust system
- Welded-in ports for factory Oxygen sensors
- Louvered core baffles standard, optional quiet baffles available V21301
- Baffles, mounting hardware, and instructions are included for a hassle-free, perfect fit every time
- Made in the USA
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An After Market Exhaust Is An Easy,
Simple Upgrade When You Want Some Extra Top End Grunt
A motorcycle exhaust is the top aftermarket upgrade a rider makes after buying a motorcycle, and there’s a very good reason why. Upgraded exhaust systems increase horsepower. 
An after-market exhaust lightens the weight of the bike, and provides better throttle response. A slip-on exhaust will generally give a boost to peak performance of a motorcycle while a full exhaust system will provide more power across the board. [click to continue…]
They’re OK, But There Are Others That Are Much Better
Yoshimura slip-on exhausts are a solid, well made product. But they don’t produce consistent results right across the rev range like some of their competitors. [click to continue…]
Who Doesn’t Want Increased Performance, Quality and the Right Note Resonating at the Right Time…..
Voted Best Brand of Motorcycle Exhaust System by the Motorrad Magazine in Germany
Akrapovic has been a leader in cutting-edge motorcycle exhausts since shortly after their founding in 1990 by former racer Igor Akrapovic. After a decade of successful motorcycle racing, Igor applied his track experience to the manufacture and development of superior four-stroke exhaust systems.

Many racing enthusiasts say, in their opinion, that Akrapovic is the best name in the motorcycle exhaust engineering industry. This did not stop other companies such as Two Brothers, Arata, Yoshimura, and Termignoni from making comparable products. These brands all feature titanium construction and carbon fiber options for an aesthetic touch. [click to continue…]