06-02-2014, 02:22 PM
Actually, every comparison test I have ever read state that ABS is at least as good as nonABS on streetbikes on dry pavement and are FAR superior on wet pavement. If you only ride your CB1100 on dry pavement at the track and if you are a VERY good rider who never makes a mistake, pass on ABS. If you ever ride in the wet or ever make a mistake, ABS is better.
Stopping distance was pretty far down the list of things I looked at before buying my bike. Therefore, ABS was not a big priority for me, but it was a big additional expense, so I passed on it. I'm banking on never being in a position where this proves to be a bad decision, but I've never kidded myself into believing that I chose the better braking system because I didn't.
Stopping distance was pretty far down the list of things I looked at before buying my bike. Therefore, ABS was not a big priority for me, but it was a big additional expense, so I passed on it. I'm banking on never being in a position where this proves to be a bad decision, but I've never kidded myself into believing that I chose the better braking system because I didn't.