Quiet

Myth

There is a long standing myth in motorbikes that loud pipes save lives. This has now been studied so many times and every one of those studies has concluded that it is not true.

Now if you want to justify your loud pipes - go for it.

Studies

• https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a35952569/loud-pipes-do-not-save-lives/
• https://www.motorbiscuit.com/new-study-confirms-loud-pipes-save-lives-is-safety-myth/

Anecdotal

Think about a vehicle comming towards you, vs going past you. They are SOOO much quieter until they pass you. When we talk about loud pipes, we are wanting vehicles in front of us to see us.