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Last year, I was driving through the mountains, behind a motorcycle that sounded so good I had constant goosebumps from it. The sound of it echoing between the mountains, slowing down, accelerating for like 30 minutes was such a special experience. When I was behind it, I didn't know what it was, but I had to find out. When we came to a village, we both stopped at the same traffic light, next to each other, so I could see what it was. It was an Aprilia RSV4. I will never forget it, and the sound it makes. I think the guy on the bike saw the OMG look on my face and we both had a laugh.

Here's two videos of how it sounds. I just had goosebumps again watching them a bit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WdxhXlLpc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_Bca6158s

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> The sound of it echoing between the mountains

And sadly, annoying thousands of people during its trip

Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't thought of it that way.

Waking babies, causing anxiety attacks, generally disturbing the peace for many many people all so a single person can go vroom.

I almost entirely always say we should err on the side of more personal freedom, but loud motorcycles need to be completely banned.

>loud motorcycles need to be completely banned

Agree 1,000%.

As a motorcycle drivers myself, I think that the obsession of my fellow drivers with producing loud noises is childish.

I really enjoy the acceleration though (when it's safe to e.g. accelerate away from a traffic light or when getting on the freeway).

The feeling of way faster responding control, and being exposed to wind, smells, sounds makes it a very relaxing immersive experience for me.

> I really enjoy the acceleration though

I dream of an electric motocycle that can accelerate like hell and emit almost no noise. Just like Tron or something.

Check out Damon Motorcycles.

I'm seriously contemplating a Tuono V4 (the naked, more upright version) as my next bike in a few years... I just wish that they made it in the same obnoxious Acid Gold finish as they do the 660 because I'm a sucker for loud colors.

It's a flatcrank, right? This simulation should sound similar?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r7X9L8_pS4

V4 motorcycles are my favorite sounding bikes! Also arguably the best engine configuration for bikes as well. 3 of the 4 manufacturers in MotoGP use v4s and they sound amazing.

I had a co worker with a 6 cylinder Honda Valkyrie. I don’t believe it’s possible for a bike (or maybe even a car) to have a better sound: https://youtu.be/eoo5f7FkuDU

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