ABS Brakes in Bikes

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How good are ABS brakes in bikes? I mean if the car has ABS brakes it is understandable as we wear seat belt and also some of them have airbags and high speed braking might save one's life. However, how does this work in high ended bikes fitted with ABS brakes. With ABS brakes in bikes when applied in high speed don't we get thrown out of the bike for fair amount of distance? The bike might stay rock steady but does that mean that we are safe on bikes fitted with ABS brakes?
 
I think you have a very limited understanding of ABS. Please read up some more on the internet to understand how it works and what it does.
 
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manucitc said:
Why not put sarcasm aside and share some explanation for pure dude
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It wasn't sarcasm. It was straight up honest suggestion. Your post has statements so far off the interpretation of an ABS system, that it's better you understand the working of an ABS system from several good resources like videos on YouTube.

P.S. control the rage! Might need a coolant otherwise [emoji1308]lol
 
mach9 said:
I think you have a very limited understanding of ABS. Please read up some more on the internet to understand how it works and what it does.
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Yes, there are many videos and details of ABS in internet. I was looking for opinion from our forum members as many of them would have used such bikes and could throw some real time experience. I particularly asked this question because my cousin was riding a Honda CBR 250R fitted with ABS but while braking at high speed he was thrown out of the bike and luckily survived. I am contemplating buying Dominar with ABS and hence my earlier question.
 
I'm sure there's another reason for why he was thrown off the bike.. can't really tell without knowing exact details or understanding what happened, but in short is highly unlikely the ABS caused it.

As the name implies, ABS actually prevents the wheel from locking and to that extent tries to ensure that the tyres don't lose friction and skid on the road. If you feel that your cousin was thrown off the bike, you most likely are suggesting that the wheels locked ( rather like the front wheel locked and he was thrown over once it dipped) which is precisely what ABS is meant to prevent.

Without really casting doubts on riding ability or experience.. let me put it this way, bikes below 250cc usually don't put out so much power that the ABS is a must have.. on bigger bikes though, the weight, power & dynamics mean it's a lifesaver.

I've been riding for over 14 years, have had a P200 for 7 of them.. have an FZ25 now & have been on friends R15/Duke 390's/VFR800's/Ninja 300/Ninja 650 .. to me for sure power is key along with the basic setup of the bike. A bad bike with a shitty suspension setup or ride dynamics or tyres & handling nature and too much power will be a basket case irrespective of ABS.

For a country like ours where we've been riding bikes without ABS for time immemorial.. it isn't as if one can't do without ABS at all.. but definitely.. if available and if you can afford it.. it's a must have.
 
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@mach9 Hey how's your FZ25 compared to a new duke390 specifically? I'm assuming you're a moderately aggressive rider considering you had a p200 (one of the best looking/packaged indian bikes ever. kinda like the mondeo of bikes). Is the FZ25 too sedate? Asking for a friend. Will be used more for touring. Occasional city riding, but no regular commuting.

about ABS, people need to learn proper riding and braking (trail and taper) before relying on ABS and getting 'thrown out of' bikes.
 
ABS makes idiots brake better. Its so much fun to just jam the brakes on wet roads, gravel roads and not worry about tires locking up when you first start riding a abs bike. Once you go ABS you never go back, it spoils you for other cheaper bikes. Must have on indian road conditions ! It will also soon be made compulsory anyway.
 
Wrong. ABS does not make idiots brake better. It may keep them from crashing and dying. But the safety net provided by ABS is not a substitute for learning to ride properly. And it does not work 100% of the time like people think. Try going into a corner too hot while leaned far over and grab a handful of the brakes. Let me know how it went from your hospital bed.
 
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