SAE J331-2012
Sound Levels for Motorcycles

Standard No.

SAE J331-2012

Release Date

2012

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2020-01

Replace By

SAE J331-2020

Latest

SAE J331-2020

Scope

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes the test procedure, environment, and instrumentation for determining the sound levels of motorcycles under full throttle acceleration and closed throttle deceleration.

SAE J331-2012 Referenced Document

• SAE J1349-2011 Engine Power Test Code Spark Ignition and Compression ignition As Installed Net Power Rating
• SAE J184-1998 (R) Qualifying a Sound Data Acquisition System
• SAE J213-2004 Motorcycle Classifications
• SAE J47-2011 Maximum Sound Level Potential for Motorcycles

SAE J331-2012 history

• 2020 SAE J331-2020 Sound Levels for Motorcycles
• 2012 SAE J331-2012 Sound Levels for Motorcycles
• 2000 SAE J331-2000 Sound Levels for Motorcycles
• 1987 SAE J331-1987 Sound Levels for Motorcycles
• 1975 SAE J331A-1975 SOUND LEVELS FOR MOTORCYCLES