Vance and Hines 13-18 BMW 1200 GS / 19-22 1250 GS Adventure Hi-Output 500 Exhaust 16245

Vance & Hines Hi-Output 500 — Part #VAH16245

Short and human: Want your BMW R-series to sound and feel more alive? This Vance & Hines Hi-Output 500 slip-on gives the R 1200 GS (2013–2018) and R 1250 GS Adventure (2019–2022) a deeper, gutsier tone and a cleaner flow — all in a tough stainless-steel package with a 5" outlet.

What you’ll notice riding it Pop it on and you’ll hear a fuller, more satisfying rumble without sounding obnoxious. Throttle response feels crisper in the midrange and the bike gets a bit more presence on the road. The stainless finish looks right at home on a GS and stands up to touring and weather.

Why people like it

• Real, Vance & Hines exhaust tone — deep, not tinny.
• Simple slip-on swap: bolts on to your stock headers and keeps that rugged GS look.
• Durable stainless steel so it won’t lose its shine after a few trips.

Quick specification

• Part number: VAH16245
• Fits: BMW R 1200 GS (2013–2018) and R 1250 GS Adventure (2019–2022)
• Outlet size: 5" (127 mm)
• Material/color: Stainless steel

A few things to keep in mind

• Installation is straightforward if you’re handy, but a shop will tighten everything to the right torque and alignment.
• Changing the exhaust can affect backpressure and fueling — you might want an ECU tune or at least to check for any error codes after install.
• Check local noise and emissions rules before you ride.