Customization is a key component of Harley culture, and the new Pan America adventure bike is no exception to that rule.
Of course, many Harleys change their exhausts at some point, and it’s safe to assume that some Pan America owners will do the same. Longtime Harley partner and aftermarket parts specialist Vance & Hines wants to be one of the first to offer a new super heavyweight ADV overlay with the new Adventure Hi-Out 450 exhaust.
Designed specifically for Pan Am, the Adventure Hi-Output lives up to its name by unlocking five extra “horses” and another five foot-pounds of torque. A 4.5-inch diameter pad also reduces the adventure bike’s weight by six pounds. The slimmer exhaust shape is not only eye-catching, but also provides more clearance for the trunk when the factory saddlebags and center stand are placed.
Of course, sound is important to most Harley owners, and the Vance & Hines deflector design creates a rumble worthy of a bar and shield. Fortunately, the muffler still meets SAE J2825 noise standards and meets 50-state emissions requirements.
“This is an important launch for Vance & Hines,” acknowledged Vance & Hines President Mike Kennedy. “In addition to being a great exhaust for an outstanding motorcycle, the new Adventure Hi-Out 450 product moves us into a whole new category. ADV bikes are a hot market, and we’re bringing the performance, style and sound of Vance & Hines to that category. In the coming months, we will be bringing more fun to riders of all the most popular ADV bikes on the market.”