Guest BlackSilverNC700X Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hi guys, How many of you guys go for ABS version? Is ABS necessary for motor bike? What are the pros & cons of ABS? Cheers..... Link to post
beep 1,230 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've been running an ABS V-strom for a couple of years and to be honest it's never kicked in. However it's nice to know it's there, it's certainly saved my butt a couple of times when using my car. Only downside might be offroad, but I'm not sure how many people would use the NC offroad. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's "necessary" but it could prove very handy. Link to post
Guest Tumbleweed Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 In the UK we don`t have a choice, all NC700X are ABS equiped as standard. Link to post
Fishmanboy 87 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've never previously had ABS, but it's nice to have just in case :-D Link to post
Guest serafko Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I've had ABS on my SH300, and it save my ass once on a wet surface. So for me that is very 'must have' option. Edited March 16, 2012 by serafko Link to post
Guest BlackSilverNC700X Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've been running an ABS V-strom for a couple of years and to be honest it's never kicked in. However it's nice to know it's there, it's certainly saved my butt a couple of times when using my car. Only downside might be offroad, but I'm not sure how many people would use the NC offroad. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's "necessary" but it could prove very handy. Thx for reply Link to post
Guest BlackSilverNC700X Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 In the UK we don`t have a choice, all NC700X are ABS equiped as standard. We can choose ABS & non ABS Link to post
Guest BlackSilverNC700X Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've never previously had ABS, but it's nice to have just in case :-D This is what I think too Link to post
Guest BlackSilverNC700X Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've had ABS on my SH300, and it save my ass once on a wet surface. So for me that is very 'must have' option. Thx for reply Link to post
Rocker66 34,455 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Soon all new bikes in Europe will have ABS by law Link to post
Rev Ken 6,331 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Just to repeat myself - ABS is a 'no brainer' - not only can it make the difference between needing new riding gear, a new bike and perhaps getting your money's worth from the NHS, when it comes to moving on, you won't find it so easy to sell your bike if it doesn't have ABS. Link to post
Guest Tumbleweed Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 All the bikes I`ve had over 125cc have had ABS and I wouldn`t buy one without it. You don`t even know it`s there until you need it. Link to post
Guest CvEsch Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ABS is a must have on a new bike. I've been able to hold the bike while the front wheel blocked once, but i'm pretty sure i wont be able to pull that off again. Link to post
Guest ex-member Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Insurance full or insurance only third party. Same type of question really. The ABS came as standard in Switzerland. I would rather have it than not have it. I cannot switch it off though (in sand or dirt). It works very well, and you only need it ONCE in an emergency to see its value. Hope you (or I) never have to use it. Link to post
Guest happy Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We were given the ABS version, and there was no other versions. Link to post
Guest Naana Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Speaking of ABS, I can't seem to find a definitive statement on this anywhere - does the NC700Scome with ABS, or is it an optional extra, or something? Cheers Link to post
Guest Steve Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Speaking of ABS, I can't seem to find a definitive statement on this anywhere - does the NC700Scome with ABS, or is it an optional extra, or something? Cheers I think all the X and S's in the UK come with ABS as standard Link to post
Guest Naana Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cheers Steve, will double-check with the dealer anyway. Better find some deposit money I guess...! Link to post
Guest BantamCock Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Not just ABS but combined ABS (CABS). If you apply too much pressure to either brake lever or foot brake CABS will compensate. So in theory you could just use either lever or foot brake and braking pressure is applied to both wheels. Link to post
Guest Whiteyez Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Definitely C-ABS, saved me once! Edited June 11, 2012 by Whiteyez Link to post
Guest Holliday Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 6 pistons, 3 front 3 rear, front brake uses 2 front 1 rear and the rear uses 2 rear 1 front. Really good Link to post
Guest Holliday Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 same here, my first experience with abs was on a diversion ( test and liscence and so on) it seems that the honda is much smoother ABS, but i still yet have to fully test it. Link to post
Guest Whiteyez Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Its best to practice a little with the ABS. Link to post
tc3 1,095 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Never had ABS in 10 years of riding so don't know what i am missing. Did not have enough time to really test it on the NCX test ride. Am sure that it must be effective as a safety feature but for many years people have managed without it. It will not improve your riding in anyway but might get you out of a "oh shit" moment. Link to post
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