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Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« on: September 16, 2018, 21:32:49 »


I have fitted a few Delkevic exhausts over the years but this one is heads and shoulders above the rest in terms of quality.

The Delkevic 'Titanium' Silencer looks and feels like a quality piece of hardware, equally as good as any of the top brands that are four times the price.

Removal of the OE Exhaust from the DL650 highlights just how heavy and bulky the single piece unit is. Once you have skinned your knuckles getting it off past your Centre Stand and discarded to a corner of the Man Cave (never to be refitted) you can start unpacking the goodies from Delkevic.

Everything is very well packed and the fitting of the new hardware takes a fraction of the time it took to remove the original. The Exhaust comes with instructions but to be honest, I never used them. Stainless fasteners are supplied as standard.

The new components go on easily with a quality feel to the Clamps and interlocking sleeves. As I was fitting the Silencer, the schoolboy in me immediately spotted the Baffle and the single fastener to remove it, I was tempted for a minute but then decided to leave it in. I am glad I did, the sound with the Baffle in is a transformation, the DL650 goes from Sewing Machine to V-Twin Motorbike, the video doesn't do it justice, I would imagine it would be distracting with the Baffle out.

This is from Delkevic "Unlike a few of the other systems on the market, we have incorporated a balance pipe and whilst this makes it a little tricky to fit, it adds considerable mid-range performance and improved throttle response"

I have to say that I didn't find it tricky to fit at all. I haven't had a chance to do any more that have a blast up the road because it has been lashing down here but as soon as I have I shall update this post.

This is a quality Exhaust, it looks good, saves weight and makes your V-Strom sound the way nature intended.




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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2018, 09:31:30 »
That looks like just the exhaust I'm after. Like that end can shape. 
Still pleased with the sound? I like a nice sounding but not loud exhaust. The glee standard unit sounds nice when fully hit after an hour's riding but is way too quiet.
Still impressed how smooth the engine is in general though after my boxer twin BMW. What a stupid engine that was!

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2018, 11:15:20 »
An update from Delkevic..


In terms of availability, I would expect to have them on the website https://delkevic.co.uk/s/Suzuki/DL650%20V-Strom%20(2012-2016)/2016   in a few weeks’ time. The part number is KIT05H2 and could be built up much the same as your was if someone required it before official release. Target price is £369.99 Inc VAT for the Titanium De-cat Silencer and link pipe kit with the Carbon effect silencer hanger strap.

Members of your group can receive a 10% discount and free UK shipping using the code AHPDKIT17. This only applies to web orders Andy, although if the correct code was quoted over the telephone we would also honour it.
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2018, 12:10:49 »
Do you reckon it's basically the same exhaust as this one in style? So a titanium version of this one?

https://delkevic.co.uk/320mm-tri-oval-stainless-steel-silencer-to-fit-DL650-v-strom-2012-2016.html

I'm not personally so fussed about it being titanium as not keen on the colour. Shame they don't do this style in black.

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2018, 14:31:43 »
That looks similar, yes.
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2018, 06:49:07 »
I'm looking for new exhaust, and Delkevic was one of the options.
Placed order, and applied code which works.
Thanks Andy.

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2018, 08:33:58 »
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2019, 19:19:40 »
I’m looking at treating myself to a Delkevic exhaust so thought I’d search this forum to see if anyone else has one fitted. Glad I did ! I’m only looking at the 350mm Stainless Steel which is around £220, anyone have one of these fitted ?

https://delkevic.co.uk/DL650-v-strom-17-18-de-cat-oval-350mm-silencer-stainless-steel.html

I’ve cheekily just tried that discount code to get myself a £22 saving but it didn’t work. Was that code only for the titanium kit Fat Rat ?


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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2019, 22:24:26 »
Give them a call, tell them you are a member here  :thumb:
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2019, 23:11:13 »
Will do Ratty, try and claim my 10%  :thumb:

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2019, 13:39:02 »
Hello VStrommers

I had a word with the nice people at Delkevic and they have now extended the 10% discount code for our use

So use the code AHPDKIT17 for a further 10% discount

My stainless/steel 350mm exhaust is now on order, yeah  :dance:

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2019, 17:13:50 »
Bought a 2nd hand Delkevic off a member for my DL1000, very impressed nice build quality etc.
Plus sound good too !!
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2019, 21:45:22 »
So having the new Delkevic exhaust and link pipe fitted today at my local bike shop (GMEC)

Went to collect my old exhaust in the car, collecting the bike tomorrow. Seen it fitted and started her up to see what she sounds like. Fantastic, that’s all I can say, can’t wait to have a ride tomorrow (in the ice!)

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2019, 21:59:49 »
How’s the noise level compared with the standard exhaust?

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2019, 22:03:07 »
   :text-woo:   Very pretty. I like that.
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2019, 22:10:38 »
How’s the noise level compared with the standard exhaust?

I only had a quick few revs but it put the biggest smile on my face, sounds deep, throaty and LOUD  :thumb:

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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2019, 21:39:21 »
Short video to give you all a taste of how the Delkevic exhaust sounds:


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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2019, 19:11:31 »
Just ordered the Delkevic stainless 350mm kit for mine.

Discount accepted, much appreciated FR.  :bow-blue:
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2019, 19:24:05 »
That sounds suitably suitable Tubby G.  :thumb:
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Re: Delkevic Titanium for the 2016 DL650 (Glee)
« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2019, 23:38:47 »
I’m stuck between ordering the 350mm and the 450mm...

The 4500mm is the least noisy (but far better than the standard sewing machine exhaust) but will my standard equipment pannier rack get in the way???

Has anyone fitted the 4500mm?