Mention Akrapovič and most bikers immediately think of exhausts. Beautifully made titanium exhausts that look just as good standing still as they sound when you open the throttle. Footpegs, on the other hand, probably aren’t the first thing that springs to mind.
But perhaps they should be. After all, the company has spent decades working with lightweight metals, strength, durability, and precision engineering, and its new Akrapovič Adventure Footpeg Set applies that expertise to one of the most important, yet often overlooked, contact points on an adventure bike.
And if you spend plenty of time standing on the pegs, upgrading them can make a surprisingly noticeable difference.
Why fit wider adventure bike footpegs?
Every Akrapovič Adventure Footpeg Set is cast from titanium in the company’s own foundry, creating a strong but lightweight platform designed to cope with the punishment that comes with riding off road.
The one-piece construction features a distinctive octagonal shape with Y-shaped reinforcement underneath, but the feature you’re likely to notice most is the size of the platform itself.
A wider footpeg spreads your weight across more of the sole of your boot, rather than concentrating pressure on a narrow strip. That can make standing for long periods considerably more comfortable, whether you’re climbing a rocky trail, picking your way through ruts, or simply getting out of the saddle to stretch your legs during a long day on the road.
The larger platform can also give you a more substantial base from which to control your motorcycle when the terrain gets rough.
Grip without locking your boots in place
More grip sounds like an obvious advantage off road, but there’s a balance to be struck. You want enough bite to stop a muddy boot sliding off the peg, without so much that repositioning your foot to change gear, use the rear brake, or move your weight around becomes awkward.
Akrapovič says the central teeth on its Adventure Footpeg Set have been designed with exactly that in mind, offering secure grip while still allowing the rider to move around naturally.
The shape has also been developed for both conventional standing and heel-down riding positions, helping provide support as you shift your body weight around the motorcycle.
What about riding on the road?
This is where Akrapovič has included a particularly useful touch. Each set comes with removable rubber pads designed to improve comfort and reduce the vibration reaching your boots during road riding.
Crucially, you don’t need tools to remove them. That means you can leave the rubber inserts fitted while covering a few hundred motorway miles to reach the interesting stuff, then pull them out when the tarmac ends and you want maximum grip from the metal teeth.
It’s a simple idea, but one that makes sense on an adventure bike expected to tackle everything from motorways to muddy trails on the same trip.
Which adventure bikes will they fit?
Akrapovič is offering the pegs for a broad selection of popular adventure bikes, including the BMW R 1300 GS, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Ténéré 700, KTM Adventure range, Triumph Tiger 1200, and Kawasaki KLE500, among others.
As ever with aftermarket parts, it’s worth checking the specific application for your motorcycle before ordering. You can watch a video video showing you Akrapovič new footpegs below.
So, will a pair of titanium footpegs transform your adventure bike in the same way as upgraded suspension or a fresh set of tyres? Probably not.
But your feet are one of the main points through which you control a motorcycle, particularly when riding off road. If you spend hours standing on the pegs, extra support, grip, and comfort are things you’ll appreciate every time the going gets rough.
And somehow, Akrapovič making something this carefully engineered simply for your boots to stand on feels entirely on brand.
You can find out more about the Akrapovič Adventure Footpeg Set HERE.
