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I am approaching 7k km and I think the ABS is just great. I have never had it come into play on any dry pavement stops, some which have been pretty darn short. It has occasionally clicked a bit on gravel.Even tho our combined system is a little different its a good thing, I'm pushing mine very hard with confidence testing it and ive only had it a very short time.
Any long term cbr250 ABS owners here with their thoughts after a few thousand miles?
All those testers liked it, maybe only Valentino or Stacey could live with either but for the rest of us mortals ABS is here to stay I think.
+1. I have never triggered the ABS on my bike either - even with some hard stops. In those situations I have always been attentive so that I didn't brake beyond the limit of traction - though I can tell I've been right on the edge several times. But under emergency braking conditions, that suggests to me that I am doing it correctly. However, I can't guarantee that in all circumstances, in all conditions, at all times, I will be able to maintain that same level of braking consistency - especially when braking due to some sudden, unforeseen emergency. That is why I appreciate the security of knowing that I will have a bit of assistance if and when needed. It might also help as a selling feature if I ever decide to get rid of the bike (not that I'm planning to do so everI've got an ABS model. Cheap option for the safety (hey, it's the cost of a decent helmet!).
It's my first ABS bike. I've never triggered the ABS - it's something I've been meaning to do though. I did notice that rear (combined) pedal is very soft. I think you'd have to give it a TON of pressure to even come close to locking it up. It's has gotten better as the miles have been put on though (about 3Km at the moment).
As for the guys that claim they can outperform an ABS equipped bike. MAYBE, but that will be in controlled conditions. What about when some blue haired old granny pulls a left turn in front of you. I garuntee in a panic situation, despite muscle memory, you'll gave the binders for all the worth and, without ABS, chances are your going to go down.
I say give yourself a fighting chance.
A locked wheel has less friction with the road than one that is turning. QUOTE]
Pretty sure that's not right, locked tires have more stopping force than rolling tires. Q&A REGARDING ABS BRAKES
Of course, for 99.9% of us motorcycle rides that's irrelevant since when we lock both tires and don't react fast enough we fall down.
I'm happy to be corrected but I read the link and don't see anything to refute what I said. I based my statement on something I read from long in my past so I could be mistaken. I think it was the driver training manual from the 70's. Yikes!A locked wheel has less friction with the road than one that is turning. QUOTE]
Pretty sure that's not right, locked tires have more stopping force than rolling tires. Q&A REGARDING ABS BRAKES
Of course, for 99.9% of us motorcycle rides that's irrelevant since when we lock both tires and don't react fast enough we fall down.
Very interesting that it makes stopping longer on slippery surfaces. That supports your response so perhaps that is what you are referring to. Now I'm curious...
+1ABS will not make the bike STOP faster or shorter BUT will let you CONTROL the STOP better.