Emergency braking with an ABS-equipped motorcycle

Emergency braking practice with an ABS-equipped V-strom 650 K7, with tips & slow replays.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• vstrom
• v-strom
• dl650
• abs
• motorbike
• motorcycle

[VSUPARHAM]

@markbackshall

I hear your point, but what about when a vehicle cuts us off, or pulls out in front of us? No matter how much space we were giving the vehicle in front, ABS will help us avoid a crash. What about on US highways when a big rig blows a tire and the chunks are flying all over the road. The ABS system will help us stay safer. If i were to use the logic of your argument i could say the same about helmets. Why wear them? They only make the rider ride closer to the edge.

[CaneFu]

@HJC1950

Correct braking with ABS...but not full force..dry pavement"

Actually you're completely wrong. Correct braking with ABS in a panic situation IS to apply the both brakes full force and let the computer take over - that's the whole point of having them. With ABS the front wheel will not skid no matter how hard you jam on the brakes.  Please, learn more about ABS before you start posting bad advice to riders....you are describing braking with non-ABS and you are stuck in that mindset.

[BMWBiker2]

I went from riding jap bikes - non abs to a BMW roadster with abs. Wow, I didn't know what I was missing. Excellent video! I agree ALL bikes should have it.

[andyvh1959]

Ever notice that ALL the cycle ABS stop videos only show the bike braking in a straight line, upright. I don't recall ever seeing a video of a cycle during ABS braking, run through a swerve manuever like a car. Because a bike has to lean to swerve, and swerving uses a LOT of traction, trying to rely on ABS when swerving will react much WORSE than a car w/ABS.

[andyvh1959]

Good video wit good info. But to other replies, ABS on a cycle DOES require slight tire slip. Not enough to actually "skid" but it HAS to slip to achive maximum braking, which occurs with wheel rotational speed 10 to 20% LESS than the actual bike speed. This also means when a bike is leaned over, using traction, you cannot clamp on the ABS equipped brakes and fully expect the bike to remain stable and upright. Some farly violent chassis reactions are VERY likely and may be incontrollable.

[icemako]

Been doing a lot of reading on ABS & think it should be put in all motorcycles. I hate how ppl are against it because they feel it reduces the size of their "manhood". Many motorcyclists make themselves feel like they're more entitle to da road than "cagers". What if all cars didn't have ABS because they were equally selfish?! Another key point is YOU are no Rossi. On your best day you probably won't push the brakes hard enough to use ABS, but it can help U safely reach close to da elusive edge.

[Birdcage67554]

@milky1081 because you lose control of the motorcycle. and if you have to quickly shoot out of the way, lets say you avoid someone who cuts you off. But the blonde bitch behind you is txting, she doesnt see you and you drop the gears and hit the throttle. but if you let it stall....your fucked

[milky1081]

I have a question, why not, NOT pull in the clutch and allow the engine to assist in breaking, if you stall once stop, does it really matter? or is it best practise to pull the clutch in? thanks.

[SFOplayer1]

I think this is an excellent step forward for motorcycle riding, as many accidents happen because either the back breaks lock or people brake insufficiently in fear of that happening. A+

[lee4samurai]

@CaneFu Thank you kindly for the reply.

The thing is that the ABS of my bike IS activating, but not under 40 km/h... above it starts functioning... it's very very weird.

[CaneFu]

@lee4samurai

ABS should activate at ANY speed that will throw you into a skid in a panic stop whether the road is wet, dry, or loose gravel - and that could be as low as 10 MPH with the right road conditions. It isn't about speed, it's about not losing traction in emergency stops when you have to to stop in the shortest amount of distance to avoid hitting something.