uperTrapp is focused on Harley-Davidsons. Focused with a laser-sharp intensity. SuperTrapp, one of the oldest, most-respected and well-known names in the entire aftermarket exhaust field has turned its full attention, not to mention its engineering prowess, legendary R&D acumen and remarkable manufacturing consistency, to the wants, needs and desires of the cruiser market. The company that made its name in racing is a Harley-Davidson specialist, too, and every exhaust system they make proves it. With the totally re-designed step-header Mean Mothers IIs, with all new ceramic-finishes for the pure-custom “Road Legends” Crack Pipes and X Pipes, with real performance 2-into-1 systems, 2-into-2 megaphones, race-inspired Sportster pipes, with cross-over systems for the baggers, a really trick 2-into-1 just for the V-Rod, and with a whole assortment of slip-ons and mufflers and megaphones and end-caps, that Harley-Davidson commitment comes through loud, proud and screaming performance.
     Now consider this: Some Harley-Davidson exhausts look good, some sound good, and others enhance performance, SuperTrapp pipes—throughout the lineup—do all of that. In a market that’s all of a sudden brimming with product, SuperTrapp’s pipes cut right to the chase. SuperTrapp’s Harley-Davidson pipes look good, sound great and they deliver all the performance promised.
     Those new Mean Mothers II, for instance, aren’t just good-looking drag pipes. Sure, they have every bit of that distinctive appearance and the deep and throaty sound quality Harley riders demand, but coupled with their new stepped-header design those Mean Mothers II drag pipes are good for a substantial horsepower boost, up to a 12 percent boost in certain combinations. Those chrome-plated 2.5-inch outer pipes have 1.75-inch stainless steel inner pipes that step up to 2.25-inches, and the performance result is outstanding. And these SuperTrapp pipes stack-mount diagonally to the frame, giving the Mean Mothers II a distinctive offset look to go with their performance.
     The Mean Mothers II feature new rolled-edge end caps, too, with a couple of other end-cap designs available as options and they all can be rotated up to 90 degrees to create a variety of looks. Mean Mothers heatshields now come pre-installed, as well, yet they’re still removable as are the optional baffles. SuperTrapp’s even re-worked and re-designed the mounting system, incorporating new high-strength brackets that require just two bolts for a quick and easy installation. How’s all that for a drag pipe? Those Mean Mothers are exclusive to Drag Specialties, too, a real plus for dealers.
     That’s just the start of SuperTrapp’s Harley-Davidson commitment. There’s the wildly popular Crack Pipes and X Pipes for Softails and most Softail customs, both designed exclusively for SuperTrapp by Master Builder Paul Yaffe. Those Road Legends Drag Pipes are now available in a custom black ceramic finish, too, and the X Pipes even come with the option of a brand-new silver ceramic finish, as well. Orange County Choppers chose those black-ceramic X Pipes for their POW-MIA project bike featured on a recent episode of “American Choppers.” Those New York builders aren’t alone in picking these beauties, either. Both the Crack Pipes and the X Pipes are regularly used by Paul Yaffe himself and plenty of other noted craftsmen all over the country.

SuperTrapp’s Crack Pipes, now available in a black ceramic finish, sell at a fraction of pure-custom prices.

     The highly stylized Crack Pipes, with their 2-inch straight-through upswept design and laser-cut claw tips are pure custom—selling at a fraction of pure-custom prices, and coming with three custom-designed spot heatshields, two on the rear pipe and one on the front pipe. They’ve become instant classics. And the X Pipes are simply dramatic. Over-and-under shotguns with sharp-looking drilled spot heatshields, they come with matching drilled chrome billet end caps and mounting hardware and they’re now available in a stunning choice of finishes, too.
     No question, SuperTrapp’s got the Harley look nailed. But don’t forget that it was race-track performance that built SuperTrapp more than three-decades ago, and quite naturally all that know-how translates directly to the Harley-Davidson marketplace. SuperTrapp’s 2-into-1 systems, with the legendary SuperTrapp diffuser-disc technology, are serious performers. And with the 1991 purchase of Kerker, SuperTrapp’s been able to add all that to its performance arsenal, too. Those Kerker straight-through 2-into-1s out-dyno many other 2-into-1 systems without breaking a sweat, and do it with tone and style. Kerker exhausts have a long-standing reputation for quality and have always been popular on the racing circuits, and they’re just as popular now on the streets. On Harley-Davidsons. They deliver outstanding top-end power and they’re one of the most lightweight designs around. Kerker 2-into-1s feature dyno-developed cores for optimum performance, and the manufacturing, now handled by SuperTrapp, is first-rate. Both of those performance-oriented 2-into-1 systems, the SuperTrapp and the Kerker, are offered for a wide range of Harley models, too, everything from Softails to Dynas, from FXs to FLH/FLTs to Sportsters. There are even applications for the newest 230/250 wide-tire aftermarket frames.

Right to to left: Thanks to a new stepped-header design, Mean Mothers look great, sound great and now offer great performance, too.

Mean Mothers stack-mount diagonally to the bike frame, for a distinctive offset look.

New rolled-edge end caps are another Mean Mothers feature.

     And SuperTrapp’s on top of everything new coming from The Motor Company, too. The V-5 2-into-1 exhaust for the V-Rod is a perfect example. The V-5 is the first five-inch muffler designed by SuperTrapp just for motorcycle applications, and does it ever work. It’s huge, and it’s perfectly matched to the look, muscle and power of a V-Rod. The V-5 incorporates SuperTrapp’s tunable-disc technology, too, and in addition to its styling statement the SuperTrapp V-5 brings a deep, throaty roar to the game, something the V-Rod definitely needs.
     This exhaust bumps the horsepower up by 10 percent over the factory-stock rating, and on modified V-Rods the gains are even more impressive. The V-5 is the very same exhaust Harley-Davidson of St. Petersburg used on its big-bore 140 hp V-Rod to defeat all comers in the First Annual Dyno Drags National Competition sponsored by V-Twin Magazine, turning an incredible 9.645 second ET with a top speed of 137.7 mph to take that top position. And this exhaust’s a lightweight, too. The new SuperTrapp V-5 cuts the V-Rods weight by 21 pounds. That’s huge. The V-5 weighs just 12 lbs., compared to the 33 lb. stock Harley-Davidson system. And it’s all SuperTrapp quality. The V-5, featuring a triple-chrome-plated 2-into-1 headpipe extension, heatshield and canister comes with a stainless-steel core, and a billet TrappCap end cap is standard. Mounting’s a snap, too. The SuperTrapp V-5 slips right onto the stock V-Rod headpipes.
     SuperTrapp’s taken a hard look at the Buells, too. In short order they’ve come up with a great selection of stainless steel slip-ons for the X1, M2, S1, and S3 models. And they’re all real performers, boosting the potential of those sportiest V-twins. Exactly what you’d expect from SuperTrapp.

SuperTrapp’s X Pipes now come in black ceramic.

Kerker’s 2-into-1 systems deliver outstanding top-end power.

     Is SuperTrapp Harley-Davidson focused? Given all of this, the answer’s obvious. You bet it is.
The SuperTrapp performance story began in Davis, California, when an inventor named Paul Moller developed his tunable-disc exhaust technology and immediately applied it to his passion—motorcycles. In short order SuperTrapp grew into a leading manufacturer of performance exhaust systems and a brand recognized as a hi-po standard. SuperTrapp’s become a common sight in the racing world, too, with more than 70 percent of the riders competing in the AMA Progressive Flat Track Series, guys like Mike Hacker, 2001 National Champ Joe Kopp, 2003 FUSA Champion Bryan Smith, Bryan Bigelow, and Willie McCoy all using the stock SuperTrapp 750 Megaphone Series exhausts on their screaming V-twins. Legends like Steve Morehead, Jay Springsteen and Scott Parker also relied on SuperTrapp during their storied careers. That’s the sort of history SuperTrapp’s bringing to the table today with every Harley-Davidson exhaust they make.
     SuperTrapp’s always made it a specialty to design, build and test a new exhaust to exactly fit a specific model bike and work magic once it’s there. Nothing’s changed with this Harley-Davidson focus. A first design consideration is still an increase in power; if a system doesn’t build power it isn’t built, period. But once that power increase is established styling takes over, and SuperTrapp isn’t above working with some of the real innovators in the field. That Paul Yaffe/SuperTrapp “Road Legends” collaboration is a perfect example. Then, with performance and style set SuperTrapp’s no-compromise manufacturing kicks in, building that new exhaust using the finest materials, the most modern manufacturing techniques and the most experienced workers around.

SuperTrapp’s V-5 2-into-1 exhaust boosts horsepower by 10 percent over the factory-stock rating, while cutting the V-Rod’s weight by 21 pounds.

Check out the fatbook for a great selection of stainless steel slip-ons for X1, M2, S1 and S3 Buell models.

     Extra special care is given to the finish of those SuperTrapp systems, too. Whether the part is polished aluminum, stainless steel, or chrome, it’s all inspected to the highest quality standards. Everything comes with all the hardware needed to mount it, too, along with clear instructions. SuperTrapp even works hard on the packaging, ensuring that you and your customers get parts that are in perfect shape. Most systems are actually shipped protected in two-part polyurethane foam, packaging that’s been put through a whole series of demanding tests.
     All of this is the end result of 30-plus years experience, and it’s now focused straight at the V-twin market. Harleys are hot, they’re big business. You need only attend a Bike Week with 600,000 of your closest friends to see that. SuperTrapp knows it, too. And SuperTrapp’s done something about it, offering the widest array of Harley-Davidson exhausts you’re likely to find anywhere, exactly the kind of exhausts today’s riders want. Style, sound and performance are the three keys, and they’re all here, all coming with one name—SuperTrapp. Crack open the new FatBook and take a look. You’ll spend a while in those SuperTrapp pages, too, because when it comes to exhausts for Harleys—all kinds of exhausts for Harleys—it’s all here, and it’s all focused.