Does modifying the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle affect its power?

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DelVivian
07/30/25 12:32am
Modifying the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle does not affect its power. Internal structure of a motorcycle exhaust pipe: The internal structure of a motorcycle exhaust pipe is a muffler. The motorcycle exhaust pipe mainly uses porous sound-absorbing materials to reduce noise. By fixing the sound-absorbing materials on the inner wall of the airflow channel or arranging them in the pipe in a certain way, a resistive muffler is formed. When sound waves enter the resistive muffler, part of the sound energy is converted into heat energy and dissipated through friction in the pores of the porous material, thereby weakening the sound waves passing through the muffler. Components of a motorcycle: Engine. The engine is a two-stroke or four-stroke gasoline engine, cooled by air, either natural air cooling or forced air cooling. Transmission system. The motorcycle transmission system includes primary reduction, clutch, gearbox, secondary reduction, and other components. Running system: The running system supports the weight of the entire vehicle and its load, ensuring stable handling and comfortable riding. The running system mainly consists of the frame, front fork, front shock absorber, rear shock absorber, wheels, etc. Steering and braking system. The front wheel and handlebars work together to control the direction of the motorcycle. The handlebars are installed on the upper triple clamp, and when the handlebars rotate around the steering stem, the upper and lower triple clamps rotate accordingly, driving the front wheel to turn left or right through the front shock absorber. Generally, the front wheel brake is controlled by the hand brake lever, and the rear wheel brake is operated by the foot brake pedal.
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