I don't know about the UK but in Australia the permissible noise level is set at homologation of the bike when released (mostly in Europe due to it being released there first). The exhaust emissions are tested for compliance and the noise level benchmark established then (at 1/2 of max revs for sports bikes, at lower rpm for tourers like harleys). Australia then adopt this noise level into it's ADR 83 process. You are allowed a 2db variance above this set level for wear and tear. My MV Agusta Brutale 800rr is thus legal at 103db which is actually insanely high. The panigale R is homologated at 110 db. Better wear ear plugs
I know first hand about the Panigale. It's the loudest stock production bike around. Moreover, the sound comes right up your helmet due to the location of the under-slung exhaust. I developed Ducatinnitus as a result even when always wearing ear plugs.
Tell me about it i have the akros! If you don't get your ear plugs in right your ears will be ringing for days. As i use the enduro for touring is it worth getting just the slip on termi? How much of an improvement is it over stock? I have the euro 4 enduro 18 plate model.
The slip-on is eye candy only as the sound is dictated by the mid-section box. As for the full system, the question becomes, do you want a loud bike for touring? Moreover, the UP-Map is known to add marginal power in the mid-range at the expense of detracting max power. Dyno Chart: Topic thread: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/dyno-comparison-standard-v-termi-exhaust.37412/ What you're getting with the Termi are decibels and weight savings.
Just to be clear, if I get a decat pipe on my 2018 DVT and keep the standard silencers it will improve the sound and reduce the weight?
Thanks for coming back, I found a few threads on this, I think way too loud is the awswer. I now realise the original cans have no silencing and the cat is doing all the work, so it's either decat and new muffler or leave it alone. Thanks again
Yeah, as stated above it’s the cat that’s doing the sound reduction. I’ve been thinking of decating my Multi but I think it’ll end up too loud for touring. I had an ST4 with Termi’s on that sounded like a couple of Chinooks coming into land. It was fantastic when you fired it up, not only did the Earth move the whole street did. Instant grin ever time I hit the start button but after a day of touring I’d had more than enough of the rumble and so had everyone touring with me. I’d like a bit louder but not tooooo loud. How do you judge that before parting with you’re notes and catalytic converter? At the London show recently I got talking to the top man from Lextek. I’ve seen their stand before, they do some nice looking cans and systems. He told me they will shortly be supplying de-cat pipes for Multi’s with no upmap required, at very reasonable prices. Then you add one of their not too short end cans to keep it from getting too loud and there you go. De-cat, nice looking system and change in your pocket compared to a Termi or Akro. Question is how loud?
All good advice, I would like to do something with mine without pissing off the neighbours. I had termigs on a monster that would set off car alarms, a bit much really. If you have any info on these guys let me know.
You may be interested in this :- My mail to Termignoni: I have a 2019 Piked Peak with full Ducati termignoni system fitted from new. Can I change the large end can to this one? https://www.termignoni.it/en/product/ducati_pikes_peak_d193_multistrada_1200_1260/ Answer from Termignoni: Hello, it is absolutely NOT possible, as it is an approved silencer and would risk exploding. This silencer mounts only on the original catalyst. Regards. CUSTOMER CARE TERMIGNONI S.p.A.
So read between the lines from one of the best exhaust manufacturers in the world..... Do not remove your cat and leave the original end can on.
@Steelboss We know it's going to be loud but "Exploding"??? WTF Why would it explode? It's just a straight pipe. More clarification from Termignoni should be offered as that's quite a statement.
My best calculated guess....... Catalytic converters create back pressure due to their design. Therefore any homologated end can only has to be designed to deal with the lowered exhaust pressure. By removing it the full force of engine gasses are released into a can which may not be able to cope with the increased pressure. !! BANG !!
There is a thread on here started by me as I removed my large exhaust box, opened it up, removed the actual cat inside it and then welded it back up. Gives more “sound” but not objectionable and I reckon makes the bike smoother. But I would say that wouldn’t I.
All manufacturer of slip-on exhausts for the Multistrada claim they are homologated. Put a straight pipe behind the cat and call it homologated. I believe this is a marketing hoodwink. I would like some confirmation from those that own a D193 but I don't think it has any internals either.
