08-23-2016, 06:11 AM
(08-22-2016, 09:52 AM)RockHop_imp Wrote:(08-22-2016, 08:24 AM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: After reading the stats that you are 33% less likely to be involved in a fatal accident if your bike has ABS, plus the added dual pipes and bigger tank of the DLX, it was non-negotiable for me.
Hmmmm
Although I'm definitely in favor of ABS, I'm also a little skeptical of stats such as these. I suspect the demographics of those with ABS and those without tend to be different. Those differences can include age, experience, types of bikes, speeds at which they ride, tendency to both afford and wear protective gear, etc. These factors probably skew the fatality stats in favor of ABS riders, regardless of whether the ABS actually engaged.
Hmmmm
Although I'm definitely in favor of ABS, I'm also a little skeptical of stats such as these. I suspect the demographics of those with ABS and those without tend to be different. Those differences can include age, experience, types of bikes, speeds at which they ride, tendency to both afford and wear protective gear, etc. These factors probably skew the fatality stats in favor of ABS riders, regardless of whether the ABS actually engaged. When I think about one of the most common crash scenarios, I it makes sense to me. Very often before an impending crash, the rider will panic and grab the brakes and without the benefit of ABS ends up locking up the rear wheel and "lays her down", in the process asphalt surfing towards the very object they were trying to avoid. ABS would prevent such lock-up, thereby reducing the stopping distance significantly and keeping the rider on his bike. Rubber stops a lot faster than metal, leather, or skin. However, I agree the factors you mentioned must certainly play into the equation.