EU cans noisy pipes

European regulators are cracking down on noisy aftermarket motorcycle exhausts, introducing anti-tampering proposals to combat systems that exceed sound levels emitted by standard pipes. The move, backed by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM), aims to stop riders from bypassing legal noise limits using adjustable silencers, while ensuring aftermarket brands sell products adhering to these legal standards. One of the primary issues raised in the proposal is the use of aftermarket kit that can be adjusted, with valves that open outside of the standard testing range, allowing bikes to exceed noise limits. In the UK, road-legal aftermarket exhausts must already meet EU noise standards. However, the Department for Transport (DfT) has told MCN that it will consult on whether to adopt the new regulations in the future. “This positive…

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MCN (Digital) - 1 Issue, 26 March 2025

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