today i rearranged some parts in the shed and for a lark took the oem exhaust rom the box and weighted them 8.9 kgs EACH ... that's 20 lbs hanging each side of the rocket no wonder it gets turfed for better pipes.
Lots of ways to shed weight off the Rocket, as mentioned the stock exhaust weighs a ton.
Carbon Fiber wheels
Shocks
Headlights -change to LEDs save a few grams
Remove all the emission crap-for those with no state test.
Change all fenders, side covers, to carbon fiber
Before long your bike will be as light as a feather along with your wallet.
The cheapest ways to lose weight is to go on a diet.