Kenwood eXcelon Motorsports XM160-2-98 Harley Plug & Play 2-Channel Amplifier – 160W RMS Total

The Kenwood eXcelon Motorsports XM160-2-98 is a purpose-built 2-channel motorcycle amplifier engineered for Harley-Davidson® fairing systems where clean output, plug-and-play installation, and electrical-system safety matter. It’s designed to integrate with the factory Harley radio (or an aftermarket head unit) without requiring a radio flash, making it a correct OEM-style upgrade path for riders who want real power and reliability without hack work.

Key Features

• Class D 2-channel motorcycle amplifier designed for Harley-Davidson fairing applications
• No radio flash required
• 80W x 2 RMS @ 2 ohms (160W RMS total)
• Plug & play power, speaker, and input wiring for clean integration
• Speaker-level input for Harley OEM radio or any aftermarket receiver
• Input sensitivity adjustment for proper level matching when radios are changed
• Bypass port for system expansion (add additional amplifiers easily)
• High-efficiency design intended to avoid overloading Harley electrical systems
• Built-in voltage monitoring circuit with low-voltage shutoff protection
• 2-year warranty

Performance

This amplifier is tuned for strong real-world output in Harley fairing environments while maintaining stability and control at 2 ohms. The Class D architecture provides efficient power delivery, making it well suited for motorcycles where electrical headroom and heat management are critical.

No radio flash is required for proper performance with a stock Harley-Davidson® radio, which keeps the upgrade straightforward and serviceable. For systems using an aftermarket receiver, the input sensitivity control allows correct level matching so the amp can be set up properly instead of living at the edge of distortion.

For expansion builds, the bypass port enables clean system growth by feeding additional amplifiers through the correct harness path. The built-in voltage monitoring circuit helps protect the system by automatically shutting the amplifier down when battery voltage drops below 10.5V.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Applications

• Harley-Davidson fairing speaker upgrades needing real RMS power
• OEM radio systems where you want performance without a radio flash
• Aftermarket radio systems requiring proper level matching via sensitivity control
• Expandable Harley audio builds using the bypass port to add more amplification

What’s Included

• Kenwood eXcelon Motorsports XM160-2-98 2-Channel Amplifier
• Plug & play power, speaker, and input wiring (application-specific harnessing)
• Mounting hardware
• User documentation

Why Buy From MCOR Automotive

• Authorized Kenwood dealer
• 22+ years building clean, reliable OEM-style audio systems
• Proper gain structure and tuning focus (no clipped signals, no “turn it up and hope”)
• Integration-first install approach for long-term serviceability
• Support based on real install experience, not guesswork