Motorbike sports mufflers: useful tips

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In the in-depth look at the Motorcycle Sport Exhausts, we have a few tips and advice for you.

In today's in-depth article we want to give you some useful advice on choosing your next motorbike sports muffler.

If you are at the start of your 'motorcycling career', you will benefit from a brief technical review on the subject.

What is the fundamental role of a motorbike's original muffler?

The original muffler of a motorbike is an important component of the exhaust system. Its main function is to reduce exhaust emissions and decibels emitted by the engine. The muffler consists of a steel or light metal pipe, usually with a stainless steel casing, that connects to the engine's exhaust manifold. The inner pipe has a series of chambers and passages, designed to reduce the pressure and noise of the exhaust gases. Exhaust gases consist of a combination of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, which are harmful to the environment and human health. The muffler helps filter these exhaust gases, reducing the amount that is released into the air.

In contrast to original mufflers, sports mufflers for motorcycles have the characteristic feature of allowing exhaust gases to escape more quickly and increasing the decibels emitted by the engine. In addition, thanks to a more attractive appearance, they allow you to make your motorbike's aesthetics unique.

When deciding to install a sports exhaust on your motorbike, it is important to consider several factors. Here are some tips.

Sports Motorcycle Exhaust: Practical Tips

Choosing the right muffler for your motorbike is an important decision that can have a significant impact on performance, bike aesthetics and your wallet.

Tip No. 1: Choose the material based on these factors

In general, before replacing your stock muffler with a sports muffler, it is worth considering that the various types available on the market are made from different materials.

The most common of these are: titanium, stainless steel and carbon fibre.

There is no such thing as one material that is better than another. In fact, each material has its own advantages and disadvantages and can be chosen according to the needs of the rider.

The titanium is a very light material but also more expensive, while stainless steel is slightly heavier but cheaper.

In addition to the classic clear version, titanium is also offered in black. 

The carbon fibre black and light, on the other hand, gives a unique look to the muffler but is a more delicate material and is therefore not recommended for motorcyclists who use their bikes intensively.

Before making a decision, it is important to consider the intended use of the motorbike and the aesthetic result you wish to achieve.

Tip No. 2: Choose your muffler by design

There are several options available regarding muffler design and style. For example, there are mufflers with a more classic design and mufflers with a more modern design. There are mufflers with a round shape, with an oval shape or with a unique shape.

The choice is purely aesthetic and the rider should go with what they like best.

Tip No. 3: Define your spending budget

Depending on the type of material and design of the muffler, the price will change. We therefore advise you to choose your new motorbike muffler by considering the budget you have decided to devote to this valuable modification.

Tip No. 4: If you use your motorbike on public roads, buy an approved muffler

Check that your new sports exhaust is approved for European pollution and noise regulations. What does that mean? Homologated motorbike sports mufflers have been tested and approved to meet the requirements of the European pollution and noise regulations. This means that not only will you improve the performance of your motorbike, but you will not incur penalties or legal problems. All our silencers (except where specified otherwise) are type-approved and are accompanied by the regular type-approval sheet that contains both the type-approval code of the exhaust as well as the list of models for which that particular item was created and approved.

Tip No. 5: Performance is similar between all models

The right sports exhaust can significantly improve the performance of your motorbike. In fact, it allows greater exhaust gas flow, thereby increasing the engine's power and torque. Between one sports muffler model and another the performance is absolutely similar, so make your choice based on budget, material and design.

I hope this article has helped you better understand motorbike sports mufflers and choose the right one for you.

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