A new partnership has emerged in the motorcycle industry. Slovenian exhaust specialist Akrapovič joins forces with Arch Motorcycle, the American boutique manufacturer known for its unorthodox, custom-built, high-performance bikes. The collaboration brings together Akrapovič’s technical expertise with Arch’s focus on bespoke design. Their first joint project is already in progress.
The partnership starts with a custom exhaust system for Arch’s flagship model, the KRGT-1, a V-twin-powered performance cruiser designed to reflect its owner’s preferences.
Akrapovič has developed a lightweight titanium exhaust that improves the performance of the 124 ci motor and produces a distinct sound, a key focus during development. Riders can choose from several muffler sleeve finishes, including carbon fiber, all featuring a handcrafted carbon-fiber end cap. The system’s hexagonal muffler, a hallmark of Akrapovič’s designs, adds a distinctive visual element.
Arch Motorcycle, founded in 2011 by actor Keanu Reeves and designer Gard Hollinger, has built its reputation on creating one-of-a-kind bikes that emphasize innovative design and engineering. This approach aligns with Akrapovič, a company with 34 years of experience crafting exhaust systems, often collaborating with leading motorsport teams.
“We feel honored and privileged to have a company of Akrapovič’s caliber supplying both their expertise and unparalleled products to ARCH,” Hollinger said. “It has been a great pleasure to work with their knowledgeable team and to see first-hand how passion runs through their entire organization.”
“It is great that ARCH Motorcycle will be equipping its bespoke machines with our exhaust systems,” Akrapovič CEO Davorin Dobočnik said. “This is a partnership that transcends business. It is the story of two passionate companies with an incredible history of innovation, working together with the common goal of inspiring users. This feels like a natural collaboration, and it is great to be part of a journey where two unique companies that share a passion in the motorcycle industry have aligned to create a partnership that feels like a natural fit for all involved.”
Akrapovič, pronounced AH-krah-POH-veech and founded in Slovenia, has grown into a global leader, with products sold in over 80 countries and a history of supporting 190 motorsport world champions. For Arch, this partnership marks the beginning of a broader collaboration, with plans for additional joint projects already underway.
