Let's face it. Most riders are not capable of riding beyond the capabilities of the bikes they own.
I will be the first to say that I am included in this group.
Another fact: Most sportbike riders get an aftermarket slipon, or full exhaust to further enhance the curb appeal and sound of their bike rather than for any real power gain, whether they realize it or not.
I will be the first to admit that I bought a pipe because:
1. It is lighter and smaller than the factory pipe.
2. At speed, my bike sounded to me like a Singer sewing machine rather than a motorcycle, and I wanted to be able to hear myself coming for ego purposes.
3. It is shiny. I like shiny things.
4. I got a good deal.
5. My bike runs rich stock, and the pipe seems to lean it out a bit.
the small power gains that you actually get from a pipe are really negligible in the real world. It's like putting rims on your car...or putting a flame paint job on your lawnmower...
