UK study says women are sexually aroused by the sound of big, revving engines…

**Cajun** · 27th November 2008, 13:27

Right, if there ever was a reason to fear the oncoming age of electric bikes and fuel cells etc., it’s the results of this study that was recently conducted in the UK. While the study was actually about cars, we think it may be equally relevant for bikes…

Psychologist David Moxon studied the responses of 40 people, measuring their testosterone levels before and after they heard the sound of Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen engines revving. Testosterone levels rose dramatically in all the women after hearing the Maserati, while T-levels in all the women dropped after their heard the VW Polo. The men seemed to prefer the Lamborghini, with T-levels rising in 60% of the men after hearing the Lambo.

‘We saw significant peaks in the amount of testosterone in the body, particularly in women. Testosterone is indicative of positive arousal in the human body, so we can confidently conclude from the results that the roar of an engine actually does cause a primeval physiological response in females,’ says Moxon. This was true even for those female participants who weren’t particularly interested in cars at all, he added.

Hmmm… so a couple of things then. Whatever you do, don’t drive a VW Polo – try getting an MV Agusta F4 CC or Ducati Streetfighter instead. And then, to make sure your screaming inline-four or booming v-twin is doing its job properly, start visiting your local Yoshimura / Akrapovic / Muzzy / Termignoni / Vance & Hines / Arrow dealer outlets now…

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**Mom** · 27th November 2008, 13:33

Originally Posted by Cajun

Right, if there ever was a reason to fear the oncoming age of electric bikes and fuel cells etc.

I plead the 5th ammendment and refrain from commenting

**ManDownUnder** · 27th November 2008, 13:40

Originally Posted by Mom

I plead the 5th ammendment and refrain from commenting

Come again???

**Jacko2** · 27th November 2008, 13:45

Oh No! I must be an English Woman.
(that explains a lot)

**Trudes** · 27th November 2008, 17:33

I remember sitting in one of the new RX7s when it was started, that made me "tingle" all over, also the time I drove a Viper definitely got me a bit excited. But a big twin (especially a Ducati) definitely does something to me, that's why I so enjoy sitting behind Number One instead of in front of her when we go for rides... prrrrrrrrr!!!
Did anyone see Jono's New Show when Jo Cotton sat on a (Quad I think it was) bike at Big Boy's Toys? Now that was funny!!!!

**EJK** · 27th November 2008, 17:37

First I hated the sound of the Ducati's Dry Clutch but now I kinda like it...

**piston broke** · 27th November 2008, 18:38

shit we need to import some more uk lasses then.
i have the duc and a coupla v8's,and still no action.

**MIXONE** · 27th November 2008, 18:42

Originally Posted by 96 600ss

shit we need to import some more uk lasses then.
i have the duc and a coupla v8's,and still no action.

Sorry mate it increases their testosterone.It doesn't blind them!!!

**piston broke** · 27th November 2008, 18:52

cheers for that.

**piston broke** · 27th November 2008, 18:58

hmmmm,so where to find,blindfolds,rosey tinted glasses or paper bags

**MotoGirl** · 27th November 2008, 19:15

Phew, so it's OK to get turned on my RSVR then

I still turn into a gooey mess every time I hear it. I'm exactly the same if I hear a big V8.

**Lilly2w** · 27th November 2008, 19:31

Originally Posted by 96 600ss

hmmmm,so where to find,blindfolds,rosey tinted glasses or paper bags

Wods of cash will usually work as a subsitute for any of those things, check out the hef!

**mstriumph** · 27th November 2008, 19:37

Originally Posted by Trudes

I remember sitting in one of the new RX7s when it was started, that made me "tingle" all over, .............

My '72 Bonneville did it for me

........... somehow the Yammi just ain't the same

**scumdog** · 27th November 2008, 19:37

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Come again???

She probably will when she hears the right bike....

**Number One** · 27th November 2008, 21:53

mmmmmmmmm coulda told them that for a mere pitance of what the 'research' told them. I prefer the growly ones!!! TL1000S are my all time fav for that type of 'fun'

Originally Posted by Trudes

a big twin (especially a Ducati) definitely does something to me, that's why I so enjoy sitting behind Number One instead of in front of her when we go for rides... prrrrrrrrr!!!
Did anyone see Jono's New Show when Jo Cotton sat on a (Quad I think it was) bike at Big Boy's Toys? Now that was funny!!!!

I saw that - too funny...as for wanting to always go behind me