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 do not use separate control
systems: the ABS on this bike provides for an
electronic combined braking action that also
activates the rear brake system when the rider uses
only the front brake. The contrary is not true: the rear
brake control will not the front brake.
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. If desired,
the system can be deactivated from the instrument
panel, the level to OFF only within the
ENDURO Riding Mode.
Although combined braking is available (rear
brake activation when rider uses only the front
brake), using the two brake controls separately
reduces the motorcycle braking power.
Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as
you may cause rear wheel and lose control of
the motorcycle. When riding in the rain or on low-
grip braking will become less
Always use the brakes very gently and carefully when
riding under these conditions.
Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control.
When tackling long, high-gradient downhill road
tracts, down gears to use engine braking. Apply
one brake at a time and use brakes sparingly.
Keeping the brakes applied all the time would cause
the friction material to overheat and reduce braking
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