When the Ducati 1199 Panigale premiered in November 2011 at the EICMA motorcycle fair in Milan, the audience was fascinated. This motorcycle merged a spectacular chassis with a new type of engine. Just like the Ducati 1199, the Akrapovič Evolution Line is also the result of a highly complex development process. This exhaust system was developed specifically for this bike. Every section of the exhaust is produced from a special titanium alloy construction. The complex design and routing of the system is the result of precise tube forming. The most complicated sections called for the high-precision craftsmanship of TIG welding, which was carried out with surgical care by human eyes, hands and skill. As high-performance motorbikes generate a lot of heat, the end caps have been made highly heat-resistant. For the same reason, the protection shields are also made from carbon, so they are light and durable. The design and materials of the Akrapovič Evolution Line offer various advantages: with 9.4 kW at 5,150 rpm it boasts substantial power and with 17.9 Nm at 5,300 rpm it delivers considerable torque gains as compared to standard exhausts. This exhaust system facilitates a reduction in weight of 4.8 kg and thus improves on the overall weight balance of motorbikes. With its impressive appearance, the exhaust system perfectly adapts to the bike and extends its possibilities and performance.