Braking
Slow down in time, down to use engine brake
and then brake by operating both front and rear
brakes. Pull the clutch before the motorcycle stops
to avoid engine from suddenly stalling.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to
master for a rider. Braking is one of the most
and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled
motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking force to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions.
ABS is an electro-hydraulic device that controls the
pressure in the brake circuit when the control unit, by
processing information from wheel sensors,
determines that one or both wheels are about to lock
up. In this case, pressure decrease in the brake circuit
allows the wheel to carry on turning, thereby
preserving grip.
that, the control unit restores the pressure in
the brake circuit, to resume the braking action. This
cycle is repeated many times until the problem is
completely eliminated.
Normally, the rider will perceive ABS operation as a
harder feel or a pulsation of the brake lever and
pedal. The front and rear brakes use separate control
systems.
The bike ABS also features a “cornering” function
that widens ABS functionality to the conditions
where the motorcycle is leaning over, thus
controlling the front and rear brake systems
depending on the vehicle lean angle with the
purpose of preventing wheel lockup and skidding as
much as possible, within the physical limits allowed
by the vehicle and by the road conditions.
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