SIP Road XL T5 Racing Exhaust by SIP PERFORMANCE for Vespa T5 engines – a discreet look with powerful performance.
After years of development, the SIP Road family is finally expanding. Now that the SIP Road has made its mark on the large-frame exhaust market and is considered the quintessential touring exhaust, many classic English racing exhaust systems will have to step up their game. With the SIP Road XL T5, many systems will now be relegated primarily to the role of visual tuning.
- Discreet, original look with high volume
- Double-walled construction with a pleasant sound
- Wide power band and high RPMs
- Plug-and-play installation using the stock mounting points
The SIP Road XL T5 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Visually, it closely resembles the stock Exhaust, making it pleasantly unobtrusive. Its volume, however, is enormous and rivals that of many resonant Exhaust systems. The exhaust features a double-walled construction: between the inner perforated sheet metal and the outer shell, Silencer Wool ensures low noise levels and a pleasant sound. This keeps the peace in the neighborhood on Sunday afternoons, and there’s no ringing in your ears when you rev the engine.
The power delivery is impressive. The Exhaust provides smooth power across the entire RPM range while still allowing for high RPMs, as is typically found in systems like those from SIP Performance or RZ. This enables powerful passing maneuvers in many riding situations and high top speeds without having to fight the headwind too much.
The SIP Road XL T5 already demonstrates its power boost on engines with more than 12 PS of rear-wheel power. On a test scooter equipped with a MALOSSI 172 and a 24-mm Carburettor, it achieved just under 15.4 PS at the rear wheel. The exhaust should therefore be combined with at least a tuning cylinder so that it can truly unleash its power. It is fitted using bolts at the stock mounting points. 8-inch riders must convert to 10 inches.
Technical Details
- Material: Steel
- Large Exhaust Manifold consisting of 8 segments
- XL version
- Reinforced fitting
- Heat-resistant paint finish
- Plug-and-play installation
- Can be installed with wide tires, a spare tire, and the Centre Stand
- For classic models, the Centre Stand and second exhaust bracket must be modified
- For large-frame conversions such as Sprint, Rally, or VBB with a T5 engine, the Centre Stand may come into contact with the Exhaust
- Fuel mixture and ignition timing should always be checked and optimized
Conclusion: Performance on par with large SIP PERFORMANCE systems, but as unobtrusive as its little brother, the SIP Road 2.0.
SIP TIP:
- The carburetor jet size must be selected at least 5–10 sizes larger. MALOSSI 172, Cosa Clutch, Racing or Long Stroke Crankshaft, and a modified Cylinder Head are recommended. SIP PERFORMANCE Ignition, 30–36 mm diaphragm carburetors, Flowed Crankshaft, etc., push the engine toward the 25-PS limit.
SIP Premium Warranty
We are confident in the quality of our products. That is why we are extending the statutory warranty for our SIP Road exhaust systems to include a 36-month SIP Premium Warranty. If a defect occurs during this period that is not due to improper use or installation, we will repair the Exhaust free of charge or replace it with a new one.
This Premium Warranty applies to end consumers and to purchases made on or after November 1, 2016.
