[GuB-42]

> To me the sound of those big bikes is a form of terrorism

Small bikes are way worse. These 50cc two stroke engines, often illegally modified with loud exhaust. Not only they are as loud if not louder than a big motorbike but they are so slow they linger around for a while, often it populated area like cities.

They are popular in France because you only need to be 14 to ride one (vs 18 for cars) and you don't need a license.

[henearkr]

I believe that by "the sound of those big bikes" the commenter does not know the bike characteristics other than by their sound, so it's the same either with a physically small or big bike: what he is stating is that he does not like the big sound.

That's true that there are big as well as small bikes with an horrendous sound, they are equally harmful.

I agree that they should very quickly belong to history (or museums). I wish that this new Yamaha concept will accelerate bikes electrification.

[hamoid]

You are right. Big or small bikes, buses, trucks or a driver trying to quickly burn as much fuel as possible in their car are all disturbing.

A difference is that some of them are not trying to be loud on purpose while others are. That's what triggers me. Their violence.

If smoking is not allowed I don't understand why this is, or why rules are not enforced. Changing homes is much harder than changing sidewalks.

At least there's hope. Seeing silent electric bikes go by makes me smile.

[formerly_proven]

Only god knows how much I hate those things. I don't think there's ANY vehicle as infuriating as a two-stroke scooter driving down a street slowly while revving its engine to death. Their stink and noise makes fighter jets blush. Frankly, the permanent hearing damage the riders probably get is well-earned by being such an enormous moron.

[snarfy]

Yeah crotch rockets are another level all together. When they open up the throttle on the freeway near my house I can hear them still going at least 2km away!