I think they're loud and harsh personally. The Jardines (old style) are loud, but have a more pleasent growl/roar...again, to me like an offshore powerboat is loud....
Fair yes, but maybe not so accurate. IMHO, the TORS on the R3T are only marginally louder than stock. Perhaps, given the 3 into 2 design and the fact that its a Touring model, Triumph decided to be more conservative with the R3T. It wouldn't surprise me if the only real difference between the TORS and stock is the removal of the cats.
I have a R3T with TORS. When first installed, in Feb, they sounded
only a little louder (rumble type sound) at idle next to a stock R3T.
On the highway they sound like the hot rods of the 1960s'. Not loud
but a nice rumble. After 18,000 miles later they have gotten a little
louder in rumble then when new.
I wanted loud after coming off my last bike with straight pipes but after
many touring miles behind me I think the sound fits my mood now.
Wow, thanx for all the responses!!
I asked because I purchased a set and was wondering if they'd be "too loud".. I guess the short answer is that they are more a tone change than being too much louder!!