I‘m looking into buying a bike (first one) and I‘m interested in this feature. I‘ve noticed that most bikes (in my range) don‘t have ABS. I‘m currently looking into getting a 2009-2010 Yamaha FZ6R or anything comparable. I haven‘t looked into Suzuki much, Honda don‘t have anything like the FZ6R. The Ninja 650R.I just don‘t want one, I‘ve seen too many ninja‘s craigslist. I‘m looking to keep my bike, perhaps forever, which ever one I decide on getting.
Funny you should ask this, since I just removed the ABS junk off my friends 2004 VFR 800. The one thing to remember is not only do they have ABS but they are also linked front to back, meaning that when you want to use the front brakes only one side caliper is actually engaged and when you apply rear brake the rear and the other front calipers are engaged. I guess some folks like this set up for street use, however at the track nobody uses this setup (at least nobody fast). I would never purchase a bike with ABS personally. Most riders do not use the rear brake at all. Another problem with ABS setup is when your brake lines start to expand and need to be changed, it is a major ordeal and your options are very much limited to the OEM lines, which are expensive and not very good.
you dont need abs on the bike man, i currently own a 2009 yamaha fz6r and i love it, it has great breaking. you just need to know how to brake properly and the bike will slow down and stop very fast, i would look into the fz6r more its an awesome bike!
On the Track where you dont need to actually stop. Yeah . its a must have. you can gain seconds on a stop go track. Maybe you should be asking in the street bike section Cars Transportation Motorcycles Personally on a road bike I would never have them again. they only really work when you fire them on. and they dont actually stop you. Think T junction around a blind bend with sign post obscured by trees and hedges. I had them on a GSXR1100. neither me or my mates could stop the thing, it went back to the shop within a week. swapped for bike with standard brakes, Cheaper too. edit to the thumb fairy, this question is asked in the Racing section, the guys saying ABS doesnt mean a thing probably dont race. on equal bikes with the same racer ABS will save time. Im open to prove the fact anytime, on any track.
