Would the CB been more of a "success" if there had been more ABS bikes?

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I do think that there are very specific parameters for ABS to be beneficial for the motorcycle rider, mainly a surface with poor purchase, in other words ice, snow, sand, water, dirt, gravel etc and the rider upright and vertical, but I'm not sure how often those conditions come into play for the vast majority of riders. From what I understand, the majority of motorcyclists ride less than a couple thousand miles a year, most won't go out in anything less than ideal conditions, sunny, warm, dry. Most ride conservatively and cautiously. Still I think it's a valuable tool to have in the toolbox and it can't hurt to have it on your bike.

Americans seem to value it less than others in the world, but like I said that is changing and Americans are buying it and demanding it more and more.

It'll be standard equipment on most all bikes in the next five years. It's already on the 300cc entry-level machines, and a good thing, too.

The CBR250R has had an ABS option since 2011. Incidentally, the Honda dealer I patronize has gone almost exclusively ABS on their street bike inventory. Makes business since to them.