The Right Motorcycle Exhaust
Motorcycles are one of the most thrilling, efficient, and stylish ways to travel, and every model is fine-tuned for maximum performance. But whether you want to change up the styling or just want to alter the motorcycle’s performance, there are many systems you can upgrade or customize, including the exhaust system. We here at Langston Motorsports want your motorcycle to perfectly match you, so we’ve put together some information on upgrading your exhaust system. To learn more, or to see the motorcycles we have for sale, contact our store in Perris, California, today!
Reasons For Changing Factory-Fitted Exhaust
Performance
One of the primary reasons you might want a new exhaust is to boost your motorcycle’s performance. Aftermarket upgrades can reduce the overall weight of your bike—for example, a lightweight unit with a single short muffler can shave off almost 20 pounds. That will notably improve your engine’s performance and how well your motorcycle handles on the road. Cutting down motorcycle weight is almost as effective as increasing horsepower in that regard!
Speaking of which, a new exhaust system can actually improve both horsepower and torque. It sounds unrealistic, since the pipes only handle the waste created by the engine’s cycles, but a new exhaust can change the way your engine works entirely. If the bike can bring more air in through the engine and increase the rate at which waste is carried away, you’ll get a better combustion reaction, which will in turn boost your horsepower.
Style
Some upgrades are as simple as an aesthetic change. If you can’t customize your exhaust system’s looks during your motorcycle’s purchase, there are aftermarket options for builds, styles, and paint jobs.
Your Options
When you start your hunt for a new exhaust system, you might find yourself overwhelmed pretty fast by all the options. Make it a more manageable process by narrowing down your search with a few questions. First, consider what this upgrade is for—performance improvements like weight decrease or horsepower boosts, or for a specific look? If all you want is a new look and a more powerful rumble, there are slip-ons that will give you what you want for a low price point. For more in-depth changes, you may want to look into replacing the entire system, or at least some of the parts.
When you get to it, your next challenge will be getting the upgrade installed. This can be its own hassle, since some of these changes will require impressive technical skills. If you aren’t sure you can handle it, or you just want to sit back, relax, and receive an improved motorcycle, contact us at Langston Motorsports! We also have a wide selection of motorcycles for you to customize and upgrade. We proudly serve the people of Temecula and Orange County, California—let us serve you today!