Looking for a very specific sound - SV650.org

15-08-05, 09:58 AM

I am going to be purchasing an sv650s soon and I would like to get an aftermarket exhaust. I love the sound of the 4 cyl. replica race bikes (that high pitched whine). However, I noticed that the sv650s has more gargle to it. Is there an exhaust that sounds a bit more like the race bikes do? I understand that the sound has much to do with the engine type. I just want something that closely resembles it.

Thanks for your advice in advance.

15-08-05, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache1128

I love the sound of the 4 cyl. replica race bikes (that high pitched whine).

You do?

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However, I noticed that the sv650s has more gargle to it.

It sounds like a proper motorbike.

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Is there an exhaust that sounds a bit more like the race bikes do? I understand that the sound has much to do with the engine type. I just want something that closely resembles it.

Look, if you buy a v-twin it'll sound like a v-twin, end of story. If you (really?) prefer the sound on an inline four then maybe an SV isn't for you. So if you haven't ridden one, then I urge you to do so before buying.

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15-08-05, 10:51 AM

As JB says, the two sounds are totally different. The "thump, thump" of a vee twin is a glorious sound, but then I still think that at 14k RPM my Gixxer sounded awesome.

Like he says, try before you buy, and the closest I think you will get will be an Akropovic full system which brings the note up (well it did on my SV), but you are not going to replicate the F! type sound of an inline 4 as you simply don't rev high enough on an SV....

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23-08-05, 04:35 PM

IMO V twins sound better at low revs (below 8k or so, i know its hardly low but its still just over half way for some 4s) and IL4s sound best over that.

Richie · 09-09-05, 10:57 PM

I love the sound of the gurgle when slowing using the engine braking... with the occagional backfire... shear music....2 my ears

10-09-05, 09:14 AM

I know exactly what you mean. It's even more evident now I've fitted the Remus, sounds awesome.

09-11-05, 05:44 PM

I've Just fitted a Renegade Titanium Exhaust, turned the engine over .. and the biggest smile came across my face.. followed by an "ma ha mahar" and then shut her down and peered over each hedge in my garden to see if any neighbours had ran out thinking the world was going to end.. what a deep rumble !! geezus me thinks its going to set a few alarms off ..!! tbh i hadent clamped and pasted the two joints.. but wooot !!

24-11-05, 10:09 PM

Apache..You just aint gonna get it from a Vee twin my friend. Thank God they do sound different is what I say! Even my 15 year old now yawns when yet another IL4 goes by with a race can on!

That's my boy!

24-11-05, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

Like he says, try before you buy, and the closest I think you will get will be an Akropovic full system which brings the note up (well it did on my SV),

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ohhh yesss akropovic is good on the sv

15-08-05, 09:58 AM	#1
Apache1128 Guest Posts: n/a	Looking for a very specific sound I am going to be purchasing an sv650s soon and I would like to get an aftermarket exhaust. I love the sound of the 4 cyl. replica race bikes (that high pitched whine). However, I noticed that the sv650s has more gargle to it. Is there an exhaust that sounds a bit more like the race bikes do? I understand that the sound has much to do with the engine type. I just want something that closely resembles it. Thanks for your advice in advance.

09-09-05, 10:57 PM	#5
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	I love the sound of the gurgle when slowing using the engine braking... with the occagional backfire... shear music....2 my ears __________________ My Flickr photos

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15-08-05, 10:51 AM	#3
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	As JB says, the two sounds are totally different. The "thump, thump" of a vee twin is a glorious sound, but then I still think that at 14k RPM my Gixxer sounded awesome. Like he says, try before you buy, and the closest I think you will get will be an Akropovic full system which brings the note up (well it did on my SV), but you are not going to replicate the F! type sound of an inline 4 as you simply don't rev high enough on an SV.... .

23-08-05, 04:35 PM	#4
Saint Matt Guest Posts: n/a	IMO V twins sound better at low revs (below 8k or so, i know its hardly low but its still just over half way for some 4s) and IL4s sound best over that.

10-09-05, 09:14 AM	#6
Fuzz Guest Posts: n/a	I know exactly what you mean. It's even more evident now I've fitted the Remus, sounds awesome.

09-11-05, 05:44 PM	#7
Rabid Gerbil Guest Posts: n/a	I've Just fitted a Renegade Titanium Exhaust, turned the engine over .. and the biggest smile came across my face.. followed by an "ma ha mahar" and then shut her down and peered over each hedge in my garden to see if any neighbours had ran out thinking the world was going to end.. what a deep rumble !! geezus me thinks its going to set a few alarms off ..!! tbh i hadent clamped and pasted the two joints.. but wooot !!

24-11-05, 10:09 PM	#8
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Apache..You just aint gonna get it from a Vee twin my friend. Thank God they do sound different is what I say! Even my 15 year old now yawns when yet another IL4 goes by with a race can on! That's my boy!