01-17-2016, 12:39 AM
In the UK abs is compulsory on all new bikes from this year. I wasn't sure about this at first but now I'm in favour for two reasons. Firstly, the rider is not put in the position of having to choose whether or not to opt for the expensive abs option. Secondly, manufacturers have largely absorbed the price of the abs so we are now effectively getting it for free. I've had two situations this year when I've applied the front brake on what turned out to be a dirty road surface and felt the abs activate.