One Street, One Track It ain’t an Aprilia if it isn’t screaming like a MotoGP track bike… Right? Akrapovič –... Read More
A Brisbane Barrister has called on the Queensland Government to throw out the current exhaust laws after two cases against... Read More
MV Agusta has announced an industrial partnership with Slovenian exhaust systems manufacturer Akrapovič. The agreement includes the supply of exhaust systems designed and produced for specific MV Agusta models. Akrapovič has similar deals with other manufacturers and for several years has been supplying original mufflers for BMW and now Indian.... Read More
The news just gets worse and worse for riders who enjoy a fruity exhaust note as the noise crackdown intensifies... Read More
S&S Cycle has developed an Engine Control Manager system to add the engine modes of the FTR 1200 S to the... Read More
Germany is cracking down on noisy exhausts with special noise cameras, no-go areas and an 80dB limit on motorcycle exhausts that could make all BMW motorcycles quieter. The government is yet to vote on the proposals. If these measures are approved, it could have ramifications beyond its borders. Apart from... Read More
The founder of the motorcycle exhaust company that brought music to the ears of many riders, Luigi Termignoni, has died,... Read More
Police are allegedly fining riders who remove the catalytic convertor or cat from their motorcycle, according to several motorcycle dealers.... Read More
A new motorcycle is a blank canvas that you can personalise and modify without making it illegal to ride, says RACQ technical and safety officer Steve Spalding. He recently bought a 2015 Triumph Bonneville SE (above) that he has been gradually “reworking” to his own tastes. “Motorcycles aren’t a one-size-fits-all... Read More
If you think the cops are tough on noisy aftermarket exhausts here, try India where they hammer them flat by... Read More
Following a police crackdown in at least two states on motorcycle exhaust noise and heated discussion on our website, a... Read More
An information sign about motorcycle noise testing that has been posted at two Queensland police stations is incorrect. Queensland police have admitted there are errors in the sign, but say specialist officers have been fully trained in roadside noise testing and have been doing the tests since 2002. This follows... Read More
In the wake of recent fines for motorcycle exhaust noise and the controversy of roadside testing procedures, another issue that... Read More
Victorian police launched Operation Muffler this month to crack down on noisy motorcycle and car mufflers after complaints from the... Read More
Police have been known to hand out fines for noisy motorcycle exhausts, but in India you not only get a fine, the cops hammer the exhausts at the side of the road until they are useless. The police crackdown follows noise complaints by Residents in Bangalore and Mysore, according to Indian... Read More
Modern motorcycles are getting hotter and hotter which is not only an issue for rider comfort but also for reliability... Read More
Honda has filed a patent for a V4 sports bike with an under-seat exhaust similar to those popular a couple... Read More
There are more cars with loud and faulty exhausts than motorcycles, yet the media has demonised riders in reports on the issue. The Environment Protection Authority Victoria released data in December showing that 5000 noisy vehicle notices were issued since January 2014. Ok, about 12% were for motorcycles which is... Read More
A Brisbane Barrister has reviewed the laws on aftermarket exhausts and determined that police and authorities do not have the... Read More
Slovenian exhaust manufacturer has certainly exhausted all possibilities with motorcycle exhausts with their new Full Moon concept cruiser. That amazing... Read More