[Xplorguy]

In the video without ABS there is some squealing going on...I am thinking this is the rear tire being locked up ?....if so, not so good. Other than that, the guy did a pretty good job of stopping the CBR without locking up the front wheel. Where the ABS can really shine is during the unforeseen fastest possible stop requirement with no locking up of either wheel.....a true " mandatory right now" stop rather than a " practice" stop. While it is important to both abs and non-abs riders to practice "fast as possible stops" ...you have a better chance of success with ABS. This can save bike and body parts and help avoid a lot of physical pain...or worse. I think it is the UK which is looking at having ABS mandatory on new motos after a certain date...something like 2015 or later.........

 

[Xplorguy]

Any motorcycle that offers ABS as an option is worth the extra money in my opinion. On average, it is a $1,000.00 U.S. option here in the states. The fact that Honda is offering a relatively sophisticated system which reportedly works well as a $500.00 option is a very fair deal. If you high side and abs would have prevented it you will wish you had spent the money....and if you low side and aren't wearing proper protective gear...well that will be a negative and possibly preventable experience also....

 

[Xplorguy]

I appreciate the original message as well as replies. I'm a new rider so the input provided is close to heart. Thanks for sharing. I put a deposit on the ABS version.

How can you go wrong? Insurance may be less, resale will be higher.....and, oh, it may just save your life.....and, high side accidents, ...you've probably seen the videos...very ugly..............