We can differentiate motorcycle exhausts by several criteria, one of them is according to how they are installed or mounted on our motorcycle. We can divide them into 2 types of exhausts: slip-on exhausts and full exhaust system.

The slip-on exhausts only consist of an end silencer, adapters and a series of hooks and springs for fastening.

This type of exhausts are usually installed on the stock manifold of our bike by adjusting by means of a stainless steel or titanium elbow. As a general rule, we will have to cut our standard exhaust pipe to install the silencer and weld some hooks on the manifold so that by means of springs the exhaust is well adjusted if the elbow is not already installed. It is quite common that also incorporate a metal clamp to finish reinforcing the union and that it is well subject.

These motorcycle exhaust pipes have the advantage that they are cheaper than a complete exhaust system because we do not need to install new manifolds and we use the ones we already have on our motorcycle. In addition, we will gain sonority and we will reduce the weight by changing the standard silencer, which is usually more restrictive and heavy.

Unlike Slip-On exhausts, complete exhaust lines incorporate all the necessary elements to replace the stock exhaust of your bike without modifying the original components. 

This type of exhaust provides us with higher performance, since they work with a tailor-made manifold, generally made of lighter materials than the standard manifolds. In addition, they provide the same advantages as a slip-on exhaust: the weight of the entire exhaust is reduced and a better sound is achieved.

The type of joint is usually cleaner than a Slip-On exhaust, since the manifold is designed to work in conjunction with the muffler. The fit is tighter and there is less chance of gas leakage.

On the other hand, complete exhaust lines are usually more expensive than if we buy only one silencer, although there are cheap complete exhausts for motorcycles that allow us to obtain performance without sacrificing price. 

When we talk about homologations we refer to the regulations established by the European Union, which are the most restrictive with respect to the rest of the countries in the world. We recommend that you consult the regulations established in your place of residence before choosing one exhaust system or another.

As established by the European Union, exhaust systems must meet a series of sound and emission standards to be considered homologated. Manufacturers must pass a series of inspections when launching a new exhaust model on the market in order to obtain the type-approval certificate for that product.