Honda Announces Combined ABS for Sportbikes
Honda has injected plenty of MotoGP-inspired technology into their latest literbike, but they've taken a quantum leap with their recently announced Combined ABS system. Intended for sportibikes (and developed on the prototype seen here), the setup uses brake-by-wire technology, an ECU which diverts brake force to the front or rear wheel, and a "stroke simulator" to create lever feedback since hydraulic feel would otherwise be absent.
The system, according to Honda, is small and mass-centralized, smooth operating, and calibrated for the level of control sport riders seek. While I've had both disconcerting and reassuring anti-lock experiences with bikes, I can't wait to find out if Honda's system works as well as advertised.
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again, v-twin cruiser guy betting we won’t see this technology on a cruiser until I’m too old to ride.
Scottie,
There are no V-twin, ABS-equipped cruisers out there? None come to mind, but I might be overlooking something.
Harley’s got ABS on their touring models, so I can’t imagine cruiser twins can’t be far behind… from Harley or otherwise.
Basem
ABS on a cruiser? You already must be too old to ride. Get yourself one of those old wings with a 24 inch nav system and a lockable tray for your spare set of teeth…
hi… does anybody know how many sensors does new cbr has for the abs?? 1,2 or 3??? please answer… its importand…!! thank u!!