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Hi there...has anyone installed the factory sport exhaust pictured below? If so, do you know who makes it, and what is your experience? Is there a discernible difference improved sound, performance..?

Akrapovic preferred?

It's a big investment and would like to make an informed decision. Thank you
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Picture Vespa sport exhaust
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Arrow makes it.

It's for the HPE E5 (which includes the '2023') not previous GTS
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I had the original Vespa exhaust installed from the beginning (so I have no real comparison to the original exhaust).
I like the sound, even on longer journeys it doesn't bother me.
Please note: although it is manufactured by Arrow, it is not identical to the Arrow exhaust for the E5 Vespa.
There is a software update available from Vespa for the Vespa-branded exhaust. To have this installed by a Vespa dealer, the dealer needs a code for the activation. If the exhaust is ordered from an aftermarket dealer, this code is missing. Do I need this software update? Probably not, it was important to me personally, so I had it installed directly by the dealer. I also received a printout from PADS that the update had been installed.

See also: GTV300 2023 doesn't fit Vespa Sport Exhaust
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Mitleider wrote:
It's a big investment and would like to make an informed decision. Thank you
Do you like the exhaust, or do you like seeing the word Vespa on it? How much is the word Vespa on an exhaust worth to you? If previous OEM Vespa performance exhausts are any indicator, it's going to be a pretty good pipe.
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it looks just like the Mallosi I am sure I spelled that wrong but dont fill like looking it up.
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Outsider wrote:
it looks just like the Mallosi I am sure I spelled that wrong but dont fill like looking it up.
Malossi are also made by Arrow
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Motovista wrote:
Do you like the exhaust, or do you like seeing the word Vespa on it? How much is the word Vespa on an exhaust worth to you?
I've got one.

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Irrelevant, I know, but the old fogey says "OUCH" at a $1000 single exhaust can.

I'll quietly slink away now.
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JBacklund wrote:
Irrelevant, I know, but the old fogey says "OUCH" at a $1000 single exhaust can.

Paciencia. This isn't Piaggio's first performance exhaust for the GTS. I'm eagerly waiting to see if it turns out like it did last time.
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Scooterwest.com sells both the Vespa branded one and the Arrow branded one, both are identical in appearance, $999 vs $599. I'd like to hear it.
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Arrow also makes a racing header for this pipe.
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Any comparative feedback about Arrow/Vespa vs Akrapovic? In terms of richness of sound?

Quality of materials, workmanship?

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