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ABOUT THE BRAKES
WHAT IS ABS?
ABS is a device that controls braking during
riding to prevent the wheels from locking up.
Braking is performed using the brake lever
and brake pedal in the same manner as on
a motorcycle without ABS.
ABS controls the brake pressure electroni-
cally. This system monitors the rotational
speed of the wheels and operates to prevent
wheel lock-up by reducing brake pressure
when wheel lock-up is detected.
No special braking operation is required, as
the ABS operates continuously except at
low speeds below 8 km/h (5 mph) and when
the battery has run down. The brake lever
and brake pedal vibrate gently when the
ABS activates to prevent wheel lock-up
when the brakes are applied. This is not an
abnormality. Continue to apply the brakes.
The braking distance with ABS may be lon-
ger than that of a motorcycle without ABS
depending on misjudgment, incorrect opera-
tion, and road surface and weather condi-
tions. Do not become overly reliant on the
ABS.
Changing the tire size affects the rotational
speed of the wheels, so the ABS may not
function properly. Be sure to use tires of the
specified size. Refer to “TIRES” on page 3-
58.
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