Anti-Lock Braking System
An Anti-Braking System (ABS) can be the difference between a crash and a near miss. Learn about what they are, how they work and if your motorcycle has one.
Why is an ABS important?
Good riders use their skills to anticipate hazards and brake safely to avoid an incident, but there are times when ABS can be the difference between a crash and a near miss. That’s why choosing a bike with ABS is important.
ABS is designed to prevent skidding and allow maximum braking efficiency on a range of surfaces.
As a motorcyclist you are likely to encounter situations where you will need to brake hard to avoid an unexpected hazard such as an animal or something on the road surface. How well you are able to brake could be the difference between slowing down safely and crashing.
Some studies estimate that up to 60% of motorcycle accidents with injuries or fatalities involve either insufficient braking or locking up when braking.
Motorcycles Safety - ABS Brakes
Good riders use their skills to anticipate hazards and brake safely to avoid an incident, but there are times when ABS can be the difference between a crash and a near miss. That’s why choosing a bike with ABS is important.
How does ABS work?
If excessive braking pressure or a change in surface grip occurs, ABS sensors detect the change in the motorcycle’s wheel speed, automatically adjusts braking force to prevent the tires from skidding, and maintains traction with the road.
These adjustments occur many times a second to maintain optimum stopping performance.
ABS is shown to improve braking in both wet and dry conditions for even the most experienced riders.
How do I know if my motorcycle has ABS?
You can see if a motorcycle is fitted with ABS by looking at the motorcycle’s wheels. If the motorcycle has ABS you will see a perforated ring between then brake disc and the axle.