Those who purchase a new 2015 F6B, let us know how much different the sound of the new exhaust is.
Those who purchase a new 2015 F6B, let us know how much different the sound of the new exhaust is.
It's louder and lower. I would compare it to a BMW RS1200 or RS1600 , if you have heard one. It's noticeable at idle, but really (to me) awesome sounding during acceleration and downshifting....kind of a rumble / cackle sound, on downshift especially.
I have only had it in the interstate for 20 miles or so, and the sound is louder than I thought it would be at 75 - 80 mph. I don't mind it, but I predict some won't like it because it's considerably louder. Before I bought it (last Saturday) I had asked the salesperson if it was the same sound as a Valkyrie, and he said no.
I don't know if this answers the question, it's hard to "describe" a sound. All I know is, it sounds bad-ass, and I like it.
In my opinion it isn't any louder, just deeper. But you know what they say about opinions.
Yep, lower tone and not louder. Honda did a great job on the sound of the 15s.
Not louder than what? Louder than a 13' or a 14' F6B? I rode a 13' several times in the weeks before my 15' got here. The 15' is louder at idle, on acceleration, on downshifting, and at interstate speeds. Have you driven a 15?
I agree with you when you say Honda did a great job with the sound. Not going to get into a pissing match on this forum. My bike, my opinion.
My 13 is louder than all you alls. I just turn up the stereo.
Yes dear, I'm turning it down.
Engineering / design / construction of produced mufflers / tips for F6B didn't change its technology at all .
All excitement for "expected differences" in sound between 13/14' models , compared to the 15' are related to the external pipe's plating . Chrome is a metal , which transfers heat and sound in different ratio then ceramic paint .
A radiant heat is insulated from the thermal barrier / coating , which in these differences , play the role of an absorbent for the Sound Spectrum, called "Sound Board". Acoustical properties of different "insulators" create final effectiveness , which one might looking for .
So , following Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC), it produce slightly different , maybe deeper / throatier sound and doesn't have anything to do with expected performance , but could be an answer for few.