Aftermarket exhausts - thoughts

The Shane

I have a Bandit GSF 650, I like the look of the bike except for the exhaust. It looks too big and bulky and like it doesn't belong on the bike as far as I'm concerned.

This wasn't really an issue when I didn't have the cash to do anything about it but I have a few quid and thinking about one or other of these
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/181105
or
http://www.beowulfuk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SU042OBSS38

Has anyone got any deep insights on exhausts or these brands in particular?

The bike is factory restricted and that suits me fine, I'm doing this for aesthetics rather than any improved performance. A nice throaty rumble wouldn't be a bad thing just to let cars know I'm there as I filter but I don't want to go overboard on that side of things either.

Thanks,

Shane

Del2005

The Shane wrote: »

I have a Bandit GSF 650, I like the look of the bike except for the exhaust. It looks too big and bulky and like it doesn't belong on the bike as far as I'm concerned.

This wasn't really an issue when I didn't have the cash to do anything about it but I have a few quid and thinking about one or other of these
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/181105
or
http://www.beowulfuk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SU042OBSS38

Has anyone got any deep insights on exhausts or these brands in particular?

The bike is factory restricted and that suits me fine, I'm doing this for aesthetics rather than any improved performance. A nice throaty rumble wouldn't be a bad thing just to let cars know I'm there as I filter but I don't want to go overboard on that side of things either.

Thanks,

Shane

YouTube the exhausts and your bike to hear how they'll sound. Both are decent brands so get whichever you like the sound of.

Wonda-Boy

Scorpion all the way from that list....another super can for the price and sound is "Arrow" they really sound great too.

jimgoose

The Beowulf is a beautifully made bit of kit.

HamSambo

I got a Viper on mine and there's a decent howl off it. I don't know what people think of the brand but I'm happy with it.

goodlad

When i had a bandit i just whipped out the baffle in the standard exhaust and it was a lot louder. Sounded nice too.
But since your going for Aesthetics i would pick the beowulf depending on your bike color though.

Wonda-Boy

Scorpion with the carbon fibre tip.

aaakev

I have a delkevic on my sv650 and it sounds great. Lovely deep sound at low revs amd a nice rasp when your up high

The Shane

Thanks.


Now to do some market research on those brands I hadn't heard of.

dunner515

The Scorpion can is a fine exhaust

DaveR1000

Scorpion are great quality for the money - can't comment on the Beowolf - never had one

Wonda-Boy

Mate of mine has 2 scorpion cans on his Vstom 1000 and I swear it is like an apache helicopter....awesome kick of them.

galwaytt

Herself has a Carbon Can Company pipe on her SV.

Lovely note, not loud, lovely tone.

blade1

I'll throw another one in the mix
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Muffler-Exhaust-ARROW-DARK-SUZUKI-GSF-650-1250-BANDIT-/310777446051?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item485bc77ea3

Plenty of cheaper ones on e-bay that are good value for money.
Probably no increase in performance but sound good and look better than stock ones.
Some guys with Yoshi's and Akrapovic might turn their nose's up at them but maybe a touch of snobbery there.

aaakev

blade1 wrote: »

I'll throw another one in the mix
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Muffler-Exhaust-ARROW-DARK-SUZUKI-GSF-650-1250-BANDIT-/310777446051?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item485bc77ea3

Plenty of cheaper ones on e-bay that are good value for money.
Probably no increase in performance but sound good and look better than stock ones.
Some guys with Yoshi's and Akrapovic might turn their nose's up at them but maybe a touch of snobbery there.

Thats a nice looking exhaust

dunner515

blade1 wrote: »

I'll throw another one in the mix
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Muffler-Exhaust-ARROW-DARK-SUZUKI-GSF-650-1250-BANDIT-/310777446051?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item485bc77ea3

Plenty of cheaper ones on e-bay that are good value for money.
Probably no increase in performance but sound good and look better than stock ones.
Some guys with Yoshi's and Akrapovic might turn their nose's up at them but maybe a touch of snobbery there.

If I had to choose out of the 3 of them it would be the Arrow exhaust by a longshot!!

Wonda-Boy

Yep as I said arrow are sweet.

MonstaMash

Devil exhausts are very good, always loved the deep rumbling tones of them...

http://www.devil-exhaust.com/gb/exhaust-rocket.cfm?gamme=route

blade1

One more on the cheaper end of the scale
http://m.ebay.com/itm/281018736920?nav=SEARCH

Wossack

Ive arrows on mine, and cause they're quite short, with the baffles out, they are very (very) loud

and with the baffles in, they make less power then the stock exhausts... but they look nice, so whatever floats your boat!

Wossack

oh, and Ive a zx6 with a full akra system on it, and its quieter then the arrows sans baffles - theyre that loud