ABS on bikes.

[Chuck Steak]

Are BMW still the only manufacturer putting ABS on their bikes?

I'm aware that other bikes have sophisticated force distribution setups, but does anyone else have a system where you can jump on the anchors as hard as you want and you won't lock it

[Bushman]

Harley have ABS on their bikes

[Groz]

Don't alot of bikes have ABS now? Even sport bikes. Or is it a different form of brake control and people just call it 'ABS' Because everyone knows that that is.

[Groz]

here you go, have a look at this.

List of motorcycles with ABS : VicRoads


There's probably more out there.

[filbert]

honda have it on a couple of sports bikes as well as tourers, kawasaki and suzuki even have it on standard model bikes now, it's becoming common as mud.

it's the basic slotted rotor and hall effect sensor, computer detects a lock and pulses the brake, it will still increase stopping distance when activated, you will still need to have basic riding skills but yes you can snatch the lever pretty much as hard as you like and expect to have stopping power rather than a sliding tyre.

[Chuck Steak]

here you go, have a look at this.

List of motorcycles with ABS : VicRoads


There's probably more out there.

Right, so apart from BMW, Harley Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, Triumph, name ONE manufacturer that has ABS on their bikes!!

Sheeez, I been outta the loop too long.....

[Aufitt]

Even 250's have abs.

[96]

Haha, that's the post I was waiting for

It's been around since late 90's / early 00's in at least hondas (probably earlier)

Even available on there 250cc bike now. Not to mention scooters, cruisers, boats oops, goldwings...

[Aufitt]

First person to turn this into another abs is bad discussion is a rotten egg.

[ReCon]

Suzuki DL650 abs. Have one downstairs atm , and you can jump on the skids should you feel like it. It sort of kicks back with a pulse if it is working hard, and won't lock.

[wd40]

I heard in Europe it wont be long before all new bikes will be required to carry ABS. Much like the emissions restrictions, as we progress into the future manufacturers will be forced to improve safety. This is definitely a great thing.

[96]

I heard in Europe it wont be long before all new bikes will be required to carry ABS. Much like the emissions restrictions, as we progress into the future manufacturers will be forced to improve safety. This is definitely a great thing.

I disagree... There needs to be an acceptance of responsibility, not a trust in technology.

[Aufitt]

Think of it as improving the motorcycle,

The safety part is always up to the rider.

[Rich]

Improving the motorcycle?

Don't you mean "watering down the skills of the rider"...

[96]

Improving the motorcycle?

Don't you mean "watering down the requirement for skills of the rider"...

Abs won't (shouldn't) limit the riders ability, but kick in when the arse-hat makes a fuck up.

Personally, dont know if I would choose it (even assuming same price and weight)

I have locked the front before, but did react quick enough to release, so question the necessity. Having said that, would I have come out any worse with it? Maybe it's a good fail safe?

Tough choice.

[Aufitt]

Improving the motorcycle?

Don't you mean "watering down the skills of the rider"...

OK, for example, Ive now got an abs bike, never had tried one before this one,
Its actually taught me a few things with the pulsing on different loads, different surfaces etc.
How has it watered down my skills?

[jbb]

Someone will build a work around box/switch if you so desire and your manufacturer doesn't supply one

[ranmar850]

Improving the motorcycle?

Don't you mean "watering down the skills of the rider"...

Fine. Go out and practice endlessly at night on a bumpy, slippery, WET, poorly surfaced, poorly -lit piece of bitumen with the rain covering your visor,and oncoming headlights in your eyes, and polish up those skills..... or get ABS. But, I guess, ABS won't let you do stoppies...

[darkfibre]

ABS won't let you do stoppies...

Why not?

[96]

Why not?

Because it will detect a difference In wheel speeds... Although new 'sports systems' only detect front wheel locks, which allows the rear to do what ever it pleases.