The durability tests required by contemporary emissions regulations have proved to be a difficult, time-consuming and expensive undertaking for exhaust manufacturers the world over.
Akrapovic has added to its equipment list with a Durability Dyno that is specifically designed for the kind of mileage accumulation required by compliance standards and for advanced exhaust system development.
“This advanced and innovative machine is an ideal addition to the Akrapovic family, and it represents an important upgrade for the world’s leading high-performance exhaust manufacturer in durability testing of exhaust systems for motorcycles.
“Until now, all in-depth tests for motorcycle exhausts have involved durability analysis on the road and at race tracks, but the addition of this machine means that more tests can be performed on the Durability Dyno under controlled conditions. Parameters monitored include power, back pressure and temperature cycles”.
The company says that it will still test on-road and at the track, but the fully autonomous 200 kW durability motorcycle chassis dyno has its own automated fuelling system, so there is no need to stop the bike and refuel it, allowing for extended runs to fully assess the durability of every exhaust.
The bike is “ridden” by a fully automated robot with a throttle actuator developed in-house, meaning there is no need for a human rider on the bike. The dyno can run defined speed and load cycles to provide complete mileage accumulation. A full spectrum of cameras and sensors make a broad range of tests and analysis available, and it can be set to perform with wind speeds up to 200 km/h. It also has an impressive ventilation system, and in cold weather conditions it uses excess heat from the bike’s engine to heat up the incoming air.
Akrapovic says that this is a brand-new service that it is able to supply to its partners, including its OEM customers.
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