ABS

[Tripps]

Am looking at picking up a FZ6 Fazer S2 next month, so am in the to ABS or not to ABS quandry, any opinions or experience on whether it's worth having on a bike?

I generally hate it on cars, but don't have the two-wheeled wisdom to have any opinion really.

[black-k1]

Here we go again!

You might want to check out this thread:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Key point from proper research into ABS on motorcycles:

"On an average, they concluded that about 55% of the motorcycle accidents could be avoided or at least positively influenced by ABS."

but some people think it's better for everyone else to learn how to brake without it! A sort of "we'll throw you in at the deep end and if you don't drown then you'll know how to swim" type approach!

[Rubin215]

black-k1 said:

Key point from proper research into ABS on motorcycles:

"On an average, they concluded that about 55% of the motorcycle accidents could be avoided or at least positively influenced by ABS."

Where are you quoting this from, and who are "they"?

I would love to know who has worked out that just having ABS on a bike actually reduces the chance of a motorcycle being involved in an accident; after all, that's what your quote is saying isn't it (...accidents could be avoided...)?

It's not a statistic I've ever seen in print, but hey "there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics" (Benjamin Disraeli).

edited to add quote in a poor attempt at humour

Edited by Rubin215 on Friday 7th March 22:48

[black-k1]

Rubin215 said:

black-k1 said:

Key point from proper research into ABS on motorcycles:

"On an average, they concluded that about 55% of the motorcycle accidents could be avoided or at least positively influenced by ABS."

Where are you quoting this from, and who are "they"?

It's not a statistic I've seen in print and I would possibly like to read more.

Here:

http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/IAAPdiv13/I...

[Rubin215]

black-k1 said:

Rubin215 said:

black-k1 said:

Key point from proper research into ABS on motorcycles:

"On an average, they concluded that about 55% of the motorcycle accidents could be avoided or at least positively influenced by ABS."

Where are you quoting this from, and who are "they"?

It's not a statistic I've seen in print and I would possibly like to read more.

Here:

http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/IAAPdiv13/I...

Aargh!

Missed your new post while editing my first, sorry!

[slim_boy_fat]

Its been pretty well documented and is no longer a contentious issue.

Riders can stop significantly faster and under greater control on a bike WITH ABS over one without.

My current ride does not have ABS, but i doubt i will ever buy another bike without it.