MCN Roadtest: Technical Analysis of Honda CBR1000RR ABS system

MCN Senior road tester Michael Neeves has been out in Qatar testing the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade equipped with ABS.

Watch the video to see Neeves explain exactly how the electronically-controlled 'brake-by-wire' system on the new Fireblade works.

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[guzz46]

one of the best things about riding a sportsbike is the direct connection between the rider and the bike, no electronics getting in between, if i make a mistake and crash then its my mistake, if i pull off something spectacular its all me, in my opinion a sportsbike should have no aids - leave it all for the rider, same goes for motogp

[NightRid3rs77]

ABS  has saved allot of life´s

[bluerider125]

If you're up for a wild and life threatening ride, consider purchasing this motorcycle. If you are a current owner and are experiencing issues with your C-ABS equipped CBR1000RR, PLEASE MESSAGE ME. For more info, search "ABS FAILURE!!!?" on the 1000RRdotNET forums.

[bluerider125]

If you're up for a wild and life threatening ride, consider purchasing this motorcycle. If you are a current owner and are experiencing issues with your C-ABS equipped CBR1000RR, PLEASE MESSAGE ME. For more info, search "ABS FAILURE!!!?" on the 1000RRdotNET forums.

[bhch79]

@brocktodd Thanks for the explanations!

[brocktodd]

@bhch79 Lever feedback is normal. You just can't lock it up. The linked braking affects overall feel more than the ABS; that's not a "braking feeling" more of a attitude. The front doesn't seem to dive as hard since you're also getting some rear brake to counter balance. You should test ride one, the ABS feel is not like the previous generation ABS.

[bhch79]

@brocktodd So basically you are saying that there is no feedback in the brake lever even before a tire locks

up in an ABS bike. Is that correct?

I do get a feedback feeling in a non-ABS bike, though, which increases with braking force. It's actually the resistance (the REACTION to the braking ACTION) from the brakes.

[brocktodd]

@valakin

Actually, not true. Failure mode is to default back to a standar linked mode with a warning light telling you that ABS is out.

I have a 2009 w/ABS.

[brocktodd]

@valakin Actually, not true.  Failure mode is to default back to a standar linked mode with a warning light telling you that ABS is out.

I have a 2009 w/ABS.

[brocktodd]

@bhch79 not exactly the same feeling. if you're used to braking until you feel the tires beginning to lose grip, you won't get that same feeling. However, you can consistently brake harder without risk of losing traction and going down. Very impressive. Find one and test ride it, you'll probably stay with it.