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For context, here's what it sounds like: https://youtu.be/MCCYMys6aDw?t=890 https://youtu.be/MCCYMys6aDw?t=890 (14:50 in case the time link doesn't work.) An

• the_sleaze9 3y ago
  I love the sound of that wankel engine
• pengaru 3y ago
  ICEVs are absurd by modern standards, but sonically speaking the 917 has nothing on the 787B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjwwV20iZYE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjwwV20iZYE
  • js2 3y ago
    I guess you either like the buzzy sound that rotary engines make or you don't. As someone who's been to the 12 Hours of Sebring a bunch of times, I'm not a fan.
• aae42 3y ago
  4-rotors not so bad, most of the sound in that video is straight cut gears Ferrari had a 2 liter V8 in the 208s that sounded way cooler than it was. My list would probably include the Pagani Zonda for Mercedes v12 goodness. Also the Carrera GT and the Lexus LFA are v10 cars known for their unique wail. Love the sound of a screaming 6 like a Honda cbx as well.
• QLazuli 3y ago
  Haha that rx7 video is so unfair, all you can hear is the straight cut gears. 4 rotors definitely sound better but it's still a cool sound imo https://youtu.be/MSbMeLE8qf0?t=19 https://youtu.be/MSbMeLE8qf0?t=19
• ce4 3y ago
  One of my favourites is the Honda CBX 1000 6 cylinder motorcycle: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBbskqcgs_o https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBbskqcgs_o
• fauria 3y ago
  Great videos, thanks! About the second one, I'll leave this one here in case someone wonders why does the pilot hit the break and throttle pedals at the same time (heel & toe): https://youtu.be/xeoLRWCNGcA https://youtu.be/xeoLRWCNGcA
• _yb2s 3y ago
  IMO nothing beats the sound of a watercooled Porsche flat 6
• prmoustache 3y ago
  Anyone who has heard all these cars and then more on a racetrack, especially at the Hunaudières straight in the 24h of Le Mans will assure you the best ever sounding engine was the Matra V12: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tcPgE40t4dc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tcPgE40t4dc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jWmdIKXKh-g&pp=ygUJbWF0cmEgdjEy https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jWmdIKXKh-g&pp=ygUJbWF0cmEgdjE... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xxWJO-SZKW8&pp=ygUJbWF0cmEgdjEy https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xxWJO-SZKW8&pp=ygUJbWF0cmEgdjE... Even the contemporary Ferrari 312 and 512, which were also sounding glorious, couldn't quite match it. Obviously a video will never provide an accurate representation and the current remaining examples have a much lower rev limit than at the time to preserve the engines.
  • layer8 3y ago
    Sound like a higher-pitched TIE fighter.
• QLazuli 3y ago
  I've got to add my favorites too. Rob Dahms 4 rotor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOmDj9iPs5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOmDj9iPs5o This 240z: https://youtu.be/9PAHenR3JgQ?t=10 https://youtu.be/9PAHenR3JgQ?t=10 Le mans hybrids that sound like world destroying alien spacecraft: https://youtube.com/shorts/HXD5Gao4F5k?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/HXD5Gao4F5k?feature=share and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqyGJTioXnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqyGJTioXnc
• ehnto 3y ago
  I love the sound rotaries, but they are easily the most painful to the ear in regards to hearing damage. An open exhaust rotary is like a percussive area denial weapon. I had one on track with me and I lifted when we went down the straight together, as they just about blew my ears out.
• lutorm 3y ago
  My money is on the 360-degree crank Honda V4s as in the RC30/NC30 bikes: https://youtu.be/uTxe1_MPdiw https://youtu.be/uTxe1_MPdiw
  • mulmen 3y ago
    I love my 1991 VFR400. The Tyga exhaust takes it to a whole new level. Worth every penny. The extra 3500 RPM on top of the RC30 are nice too. Plus an NC30 can be had for about 1/5 the price of an RC30. https://youtu.be/f-1HwvLLNEI https://youtu.be/f-1HwvLLNEI Does a good job capturing the exhaust along with the straight-cut gears in the valvetrain and the intake noise.
    • vr46 3y ago
      The VFR had such a great unique sound, could hear them approaching in the city. I had a 1998 which didn’t last too long but it was fabulous sounding. Only four cylinder bike I owned, it’s been twins all the way for me otherwise and for my ears, nothing beats the V-twin grin :) But older VFRs before they got heavy are wonderful. On the subject of the article, I hooned an F355 around Silverstone and while it sounded good, it was dull to drive at lower speeds and the Elise spanked it for fun.
      • mulmen 3y ago
        The VFR400 ran for three generations (NC21, NC24, NC30) from 1986 to 1992. The successor was the RVF400 (NC35) which had a similar (same? different cams?) engine to the NC30 but a different intake and tank and inverted forks. It only ran as late as 1996. There were complimentary VFR750s for some of those years, including as late as 1998. Was your VFR a 400 or 750? If it was a 750 you had one highly desirable bike. From what I understand the last Soichiro himself developed. Regarding the heavy weight in the later 1990s the VFR name was applied to sport touring bikes that had V4s but not big-bang 360 cranks. My NC30 weighs less than 400lb wet and is definitely not a touring bike. Agreed on the V-twins. I would still love to have a RVT1000 but those command too high a price when Ducati Superbikes can be had for half the price.
• sgt 3y ago
  For reference, here's the Tesla plaid: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZlBfE6PWQU0 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZlBfE6PWQU0
• wkjagt 3y ago
  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=q3WdxhXlLpc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_Bca6158s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_Bca6158s
  • Faaak 3y ago
    > The sound of it echoing between the mountains And sadly, annoying thousands of people during its trip
    • wkjagt 3y ago
      Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't thought of it that way.
    • tdehnel 3y ago
      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.
      • moralestapia 3y ago
        >loud motorcycles need to be completely banned Agree 1,000%.
      • maartenh 3y ago
        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.
• HybridCurve 3y ago
  I was always partial to the sound of the Alpha Romeo GTV6: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJpN5pGCrCw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJpN5pGCrCw
• ChainOfFools 3y ago
  > Now let's listen to the ugliest sounding motor ever: Which happened to win LeMans the very first time they tried, humiliating all the Europeans and subsequently being banned