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Can motorcycles be louder than cars?

Leia Doyle

Can motorcycles be louder than cars?

A muffler is what deadens the sound that is coming out of the engine through the exhaust. Motorcycle mufflers are much smaller, usually no longer than several inches long. That is the biggest reason why motorcycles can be a lot louder than other vehicles. Motorcycles just don’t have the room for a bigger muffler.

Why do motorcyclists make so much noise?

Motorcycles are so loud because of the size of the muffler most of them have, the length of the exhaust pipes and the lack of residence time the air and exhaust have to slow down, and because the engine is open to air and atmosphere with no engine compartment encasing and stifling the sound.

What is the most quiet motorcycle?

Gas-powered motorcycles that are quiet

  • BMW K 1600 B.
  • BMW S 1000 XR.
  • Honda Gold Wing.
  • Honda CTX700 DCT.
  • Honda NC750X.
  • Honda Rebel 500.
  • Honda Shadow.
  • Indian Scout Bobber Sixty.

Why are bikers so annoying?

1) They think they own the road. 2) They ignore the rules such as stopping at red lights or one way systems. 3) They mount the pavement at the drop of a hat, without the benefit of insurance should they cause an accident. 4) They often wear dark clothes when riding at night and don’t have lights on their bikes.

What makes a motorcycle quieter?

What Are The Quietest Dirt Bikes To Ride? Dirt bikes are by their nature smaller, lighter, and a lot less complicated electronically. The smaller size comes with a lot less space for an exhaust system to muffle the sound. A more primitive electronic system means a rougher, louder sounding engine.

What’s a quiet motorcycle?

The larger touring motorcycles seem to be the quietest. Honda Goldwing, ST1300, BMWs, the Kawasaki concours. I’ve ridden the ST1300 and there’s hardly any noise with a helmet on. Same with the Honda VFR.

Are motorcycles allowed to be louder than cars?

What are the loudest motorcycle pipes?

Straight pipes are the loudest, but for non-harleys TOCE exhausts are pretty damn loud as they’re basically straight pipes with the smallest possible baffles to be legal (legal for a visual inspection, not legal on decibel level.)

Why do cyclists hate Rapha?

It’s not just the cost alone – cycling forums debating the issue are awash with Rapha sceptics labelling their marketing as exploitative or provocative, and their image as elitist and exclusive. It’s possible they feel a certain resentment that Rapha has sort of stolen their sport and made it their own.”