Can motorcycles be made quieter?

If your bike has a dual exhaust system, we suggest that you install cross pipes. These tend to do a great job of suppressing the noise by simply mixing the exhaust plus sound coming from the two systems. You can choose other pipe options such as the y-pipe and h-pipe designs.

Is there a noise limit for motorcycles?

The outcome will for (almost) all motor be something above 50, which means that the sound limit for motorcycles is 77 dB(A).

Why are motorcycles allowed to be so loud?

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. The second reason why motorcycles can be so loud is due to the length of the exhaust pipes.

Why do people make motorcycles so loud?

The exposed engine and the exhaust pipe length are the real reason motorcycles are loud. There is no insulated engine compartment to deaden noise. Plus, the exhaust and muffler aren’t long enough to slow the exhaust and air down, which makes it louder coming out. I’ll take a look at why people ride louder bikes.

Are motorcycles loud on purpose?

Contrary to popular belief, motorcycles are not manufactured to be loud. When motorcycles come from the factory, they are reasonably quiet–because they are factory- equipped with effective mufflers. Those after-market exhaust mufflers are not designed with effective exhaust noise suppression as a primary design goal.

Is a loud motorcycle safer?

Loud motorcycles are not safer, and loud pipes don’t save lives. Riders need to make sure that car drivers can see them by turning on their headlights or wearing brightly colored safety gear. Take a few minutes to check out some motorcycle near miss stories from riders.

Are louder motorcycles safer?

But, are loud motorcycles safer? This is a misconception held by many riders because louder motorcycles are not safer than quieter ones. According to North America’s best-known study on motorcycle safety, the Hurt Report, published in 1981, motorcycles with loud pipes were not less likely to be involved in crashes.

How can I make my motorcycle quiet?

To make a motorcycle quiet you will have to alter these components or do away with those components. But removing some components doesn’t always make it less noisy. For instance, the exhaust might make a lot of noise but removing it would cause the motorcycle to make even more noise.

Why are some motorcycles so loud?

The reason why some bikes are super loud is because an owner has replaced the stock exhaust system with one that is loud. Aftermarket exhausts are loud because they are usually designed to maximize flow, and not enough attention is paid to noise suppression, whereas OEM manufacturer exhausts have standards to meet.

Are electric motorcycles with chain drive quieter than regular motorcycles?

The chain drive doesn’t really make their motorcycles all that much louder but you will be able to hear the difference between chain and belt in a quiet setting. They will still be much quieter than any gas-powered motorcycle. I’m afraid there isn’t anything quieter than a sleek electric motorcycle with a belt drive and narrow tread tires.

Is there an out of control motorcycle noise pollution problem?

And in the case of motorcycles, an out of control motorcycle noise pollution problem. We disagree with Congress’s and the EPA’s position on the noise pollution issue and on the EPA’s excuses for not enforcing any federal noise pollution regulations at all. That policy must be changed.