The perfect balance

Mike Armitage

A16 Road ‘n’ Race end can (Suzuki GSX-R750) Used for: four months Price: £215 Info: a16roadnracesupplies.co.uk In the 1990s an aftermarket end can was the first thing to fit if you bought a bike (closely followed by mini indicators and a small numberplate). So, I didn't mind the race can on my Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD when I bought it… or didn't until it gave me tinnitus and caused a village petition. Solution? This road-legal can from A16. It's got the classy finish and weight reduction of a racy item, but the (removable) baffle means curtains don't twitch. There's a deeper, edgier burble than standard at idle and low revs, but it's inoffensive – and crucially keeps the decibels in check when exploring all the GSX-R's revs. Handmade in Lincolnshire, there are loads…

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