[Chacsf]

Originally Posted by Abeer

what is the difference between long and short barrel in Powerage?



Would you know where in Noida can i buy AEW / Powerage?

It's available on Amazon, only the mufflers though. Headers can be bought from their website or whatsapp.

[V0rtex]

If anyone is having any experience/ opinion on the offtrails hyperstroke s1 race exhaust, please let me know.

[bassman]

reviving an old thread...

I am running a AEW TE102 end cans, with a BMC air filter, stage 2 airfilter cover, and a fuelX pro+. Overall, loving the performance improvement (thanks for the weight reduction and "feel" - havent got it dyno tested, but back to back riding vs a stock interceptor tells me there is a performance improvement). With the baffles in , the AEW sounds very close to stock , with a slight throaty/bassy element - i didnt want a volume increase as i tour on this motorcycle and after a while loud exhausts give me a headache.

I am planning to switch the header pipes as well - looking at the Powerage headers as an option.

Question: would changing the header pipes increase the sound? Assuming there would be performance gains and weight reduction with these on. Any other options i should look for?

[rajeevsulu]

Originally Posted by bassman

reviving an old thread...

I am planning to switch the header pipes as well - looking at the Powerage headers as an option.

Question: would changing the header pipes increase the sound? Assuming there would be performance gains and weight reduction with these on. Any other options i should look for?

I am running Powerage exhausts with headers of the same make for the last 6000 kms. The engine revs freely as you would know. There is surely an increase in sound level. I run with the db killer always in ,but, there is definitely an increase in sound.

Cheers

[bsenroy]

Originally Posted by rajeevsulu

I am running Powerage exhausts with headers of the same make for the last 6000 kms. The engine revs freely as you would know. There is surely an increase in sound level. I run with the db killer always in ,but, there is definitely an increase in sound.

Cheers

Thank you so much for this.
I am planning to get this done soon. Headers and end can from Powerrage.
What air filter are you running? amnd after the full system exhaust + air filter, was there a noticeable bump in performance? Did it impact the milage in any way?

Sorry for so many questions, and i promise this is the last one: can you pass the PUC test with this setup?

[rajeevsulu]

Originally Posted by bsenroy

Thank you so much for this.
I am planning to get this done soon. Headers and end can from Powerrage.
What air filter are you running? amnd after the full system exhaust + air filter, was there a noticeable bump in performance? Did it impact the milage in any way?

Sorry for so many questions, and i promise this is the last one: can you pass the PUC test with this setup?

I am running the stock air filter as of now. I may upgrade to way 2 speed in a couple of months. I did the emission in March with the Powerage end cans on and cleared the test. Should not be an issue.

There is a performance increase with the exhausts. No discernible drop in fuel efficiency.

I used to get 26.5 with stock, same with end cans alone and 26 kmpl with full system.

I don't ride in the city but I accelerate very hard through the gears. I feel 26 is good enough.

Cheers

[sab3r2th]

Originally Posted by bassman

reviving an old thread...

I am running a AEW TE102 end cans, with a BMC air filter, stage 2 airfilter cover, and a fuelX pro+. Overall, loving the performance improvement (thanks for the weight reduction and "feel" - havent got it dyno tested, but back to back riding vs a stock interceptor tells me there is a performance improvement). With the baffles in , the AEW sounds very close to stock , with a slight throaty/bassy element - i didnt want a volume increase as i tour on this motorcycle and after a while loud exhausts give me a headache.

I am planning to switch the header pipes as well - looking at the Powerage headers as an option.

Question: would changing the header pipes increase the sound? Assuming there would be performance gains and weight reduction with these on. Any other options i should look for?

Originally Posted by bsenroy

Thank you so much for this.
I am planning to get this done soon. Headers and end can from Powerrage.
What air filter are you running? amnd after the full system exhaust + air filter, was there a noticeable bump in performance? Did it impact the milage in any way?

Sorry for so many questions, and i promise this is the last one: can you pass the PUC test with this setup?

I have run both Mototorque and AEW slip-ons in the past and in both there was a noticeable dip in torque compared to stock. An aftermarket filter (I used nGage) only made it worse. PUC was not an issue on either of them.

I have since moved on to a SS Motocorp 2x1 primarily for the weight savings. Even that alone was not enough to make any perceptible change for the better. I had to throw in a Powertronic to experience a noticeable increase in performance. And with a good tune (and the weight-savings) it is a world of difference.

Thus, in my experience, swapping to aftermarket headers without a tune is not worth the money at all. Any change that you might see on the butt dyno would be slightly more than a placebo, if any at that.

[bassman]

Thanks dude.

I actually reached out to Shakeel from AEW - they too have a set of headers for the inty (~15k). He clearly told me that it is for competition, and not advisable for road riding, as the volume increase even with db killers will be quite a lot. I personally like how the bike sounds right now and would not want to go higher. Will put off the decision for now - will revisit later when i run out of other options.

Appreciate your response - thank you!

Originally Posted by rajeevsulu

I am running Powerage exhausts with headers of the same make for the last 6000 kms. The engine revs freely as you would know. There is surely an increase in sound level. I run with the db killer always in ,but, there is definitely an increase in sound.

Cheers

[tharian]

Originally Posted by bassman

Thanks dude.

I actually reached out to Shakeel from AEW - they too have a set of headers for the inty (~15k). He clearly told me that it is for competition, and not advisable for road riding, as the volume increase even with db killers will be quite a lot.!

I wonder how it is different from the Powerage headers because at the end both are free flow.

The things that differ would be the dia of the pipe from the engine, type of metal and the thickness. But being just the headers, unlike a muffler, from my experience these shouldn't make much of a difference between AEW and Powerage headers when it comes to the db level. Even the length will remain the same. It's the mufflers that make a difference in sound.
A stock muffler on a after market header will still sound almost stock.

[Chasing_Dreams]

Hello Members,

I’m currently evaluating aftermarket exhaust systems for my Interceptor 650 and have been researching the market. However, I’ve come across conflicting information regarding a few issues, and I’d appreciate your thoughts and experiences to gain more clarity.

Specifically I’d like to understand: 1. Internal Construction of Aftermarket Exhausts - besides the absence of a catalytic converter, what are the key design differences between stock and aftermarket exhausts? How do stock exhausts manage to reduce sound levels effectively? 2. Many YouTube videos mention that aftermarket exhausts require periodic maintenance, but this is rarely highlighted by local manufacturers. I have spoken to three manufacturers, and their responses were inconsistent: two said no maintenance is needed, while one said it is. What has been your experience with maintaining aftermarket exhausts? Are there specific signs of wear or maintenance schedules you follow? 3. Are there aftermarket exhaust systems available that fully comply with legal DB and emission limits? If yes, how can I ensure the chosen exhaust meets these requirements, especially during routine checks?

Appreciate your thoughts!

[rajeevsulu]

Hello

Which manufacturer of exhaust systems did you speak to and which one of them said maintenance is required? Please let us know this detail.

Cheers

[Chasing_Dreams]

I have spoken to AEW and SS Moto, and I also wrote to Tec. AEW and Tec indicated that no maintenance is required, while SS Moto suggested that maintenance is necessary. SS Moto provided a very detailed explanation!

Below are a few YouTube videos I referred to in my previous post:

https://youtu.be/mUgXby0F9zg?si=Z3saw5tlKJY4ctyK

https://youtu.be/-ZdYTqkouuA?si=IS3olU_03zIA7u3J

https://youtu.be/_aKAfglj9Hw?si=V-QVMLNpfbGUJexc

[tharian]

Originally Posted by Chasing_Dreams

Hello Members,

I’m currently evaluating aftermarket exhaust systems for my Interceptor 650 and have been researching the market. However, I’ve come across conflicting information regarding a few issues, and I’d appreciate your thoughts and experiences to gain more clarity.

Specifically I’d like to understand: 1. Internal Construction of Aftermarket Exhausts - besides the absence of a catalytic converter, what are the key design differences between stock and aftermarket exhausts? How do stock exhausts manage to reduce sound levels effectively? 2. Many YouTube videos mention that aftermarket exhausts require periodic maintenance, but this is rarely highlighted by local manufacturers. I have spoken to three manufacturers, and their responses were inconsistent: two said no maintenance is needed, while one said it is. What has been your experience with maintaining aftermarket exhausts? Are there specific signs of wear or maintenance schedules you follow? 3. Are there aftermarket exhaust systems available that fully comply with legal DB and emission limits? If yes, how can I ensure the chosen exhaust meets these requirements, especially during routine checks?

Appreciate your thoughts!

The below videos should clarify the differences between a stock and after market muffler internal. Stock muffler has the cat-con which reduces most of the sound and then the baffles reduce them further.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=fYIDsXfQ...4GSl1U0-CiPx8T

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xKlRbkso...7Tx6G9vv3KuBOC

The periodic maintenance is probably to replace the sound absorbing packing inside which can be glasswool or ceramic wool. Ceramic wool lasts for a long time and usually these mufflers are welded and it cannot be replaced. Some can be opened and the packing replaced. Glasswool on the other hand burns away faster.

I don't think any after market exhaust will meet norms thanks to our cops deciding on how loud a exhaust is by just looking at it.

[rajeevsulu]

Powerage exhausts require no maintenance whatsoever. To be honest,there is nothing to maintain. The packing material lasts a very long time and that leaves just the baffles.

Regarding the sound, every aftermarket exhaust is not cop friendly,for the lack of a better term. No cop uses a db meter to check and just revs the engine and fines you.

Moreover the days of repacking was more frequent in the two stroke era because of the oil being burnt along with the petrol. I used to repack my Rx100 expansion chamber every six months.

Those were the days. All one had to do was to release the ring lock,snap out the end plate,pull out the cone and material,repack and replace.

Now it is all maintenance free.

Cheers

[roadeo.650]

Originally Posted by V0rtex

If anyone is having any experience/ opinion on the offtrails hyperstroke s1 race exhaust, please let me know.

It’s been a while since you posted this. But here I am, looking for a honest review on the Offtrails Race/Pro exhausts for my GT650. Did you get any insights on these by now?

Originally Posted by TheHelix0202

Well, it's been over a year since I rode alongside the guy. Admittedly, it was in city traffic, but those Race exhausts sounded angry and bassy with a loud BRRAAPPP!
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Combine whatever exhaust you get with a Way2Speed nano air filter and a basic tune, and you're sorted. I have a friend who's had some pretty long list of mods done to his bike that runs a PoweRage setup. You can even touch those exhausts after a hard run and they're still not hot! Riding that motorcycle is a hoot and a half. I have a huge grin plastered on my face!

Your information about everything else was spot on, but I really wanted to gather more insight on the Offtrails exhausts Race or Pro, any honest opinion about either of them would work for me Regarding loudness and exhaust note, cops etc.

I am pretty much aligned to invest on the exhausts of this particular company because they are not that famous yet and don’t hold that squid image like RRP for me (that’s a personal opinion) AND STILL they have a nice offering out there, which looks kinda unique to me. I have heard the Pro version (on YouTube of course) but no clue about the Race version.