It's a fact that OEM air filters have considerable air flow capacity redundancy to take account of filter use and normal flow reduction. Unless you increase the airflow requirements of the engine sports air filters are a waste of money. Even without a cleaner on it the airflow on the Supersport will not exceed the ability of the std air filter element even as it nears its end of life.
I was involved in the technical aspects of things like air cleaners. An OEM will have a ream of specifications that must be met. Whatever the after market filter makers say they struggle to meet these specifications. For instance the surface area of the Ducati filter medium in the pictures above is considerably larger than the after market one. These specs ensure clean air for longer periods of time these are not race engines that get stripped and rebuilt before they get worn out.
So your bike will not breathe better, do you really believe that a manufacturer would put on a filter that restricted air flow and consequently performance?
So spend your money wisely. But hey it's your bike.
I was involved in the technical aspects of things like air cleaners. An OEM will have a ream of specifications that must be met. Whatever the after market filter makers say they struggle to meet these specifications. For instance the surface area of the Ducati filter medium in the pictures above is considerably larger than the after market one. These specs ensure clean air for longer periods of time these are not race engines that get stripped and rebuilt before they get worn out.
So your bike will not breathe better, do you really believe that a manufacturer would put on a filter that restricted air flow and consequently performance?
So spend your money wisely. But hey it's your bike.