MotoGP - Akrapovic new technical partner for team Suzuki Ecstar

The return to racing after the summer break will see Team SUZUKI ECSTAR benefit with a new Technical Partner in renowned exhaust systems producer Akrapovic. 

The partnership will begin at the forthcoming GP of Indianapolis, where the two GSX-RRs ridden by Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales will be equipped with the first incarnation of a new exhaust system that will be constantly developed in future races. 

The relationship between Suzuki and Akrapovic is not new in MotoGP™ racing history, as the two brands have already worked together in the past. 

Toshiyuki Yamada – Group Manager, Motorcycle Race Group: 

“We are happy to have on our side such an important partner as Akrapovic. They have a long winning history in racing and their technological knowledge is state-of-the-art in the motorcycle industry. We were looking for a partner that could share with us the ambitious project that we started last year with our comeback in MotoGP™ and I believe that they can bring fresh and new input to our development path. It is good to have this partner, back as we have already worked side-by-side with them and we know what they are capable of. At this stage we are facing a complex development project that is made-up of many different aspects that require maximum effort; it is important for us to have capable partners that can support us with performance improvements but also share our ambition in racing.” 

Uroš Rosa, PhD – CEO Akrapovic d.d.: 

“We are delighted to be entering into this new partnership with Suzuki, as it embarks on its latest chapter in Grand Prix racing. It does feel like renewing acquaintances with old friends, as we have previously worked alongside the Japanese company in MotoGP. This is a big challenge for all concerned, but it is certainly one that Akrapovic is pleased to be involved with, because it gives us another chance to perform on the biggest two-wheel stage in the world, especially with a race-bike that is very much in development mode. Suzuki is already setting high-standards with the new bike in 2015. They are challenging towards the front of the pack, and we are convinced we can bring increased performance to the Suzuki GSX-RR with our advanced exhaust system technology, to help push Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales on to greater success with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR.”