09-08-2021, 03:46 AM
All your fault Cormanus..., some very valid points made here and the study seems not biased given the methods used, that does not mean it is the total answer.
Some sidenotes; no mention about driver skill level or experience, what the circumstances were at the scene, did the brakes even operate at the time ( Mixagon ), did the bike exit in a corner etc.
So the difference is 22% overall, that's no doubt better but not as good as let say 80% better survivability.
The cb1100 abs ratio is 6.6 to 1 without ( 14,701 ) to with (2,225 ) abs ( page 11 ) is an unequal ratio and can be mistakenly interpreted as "no fatals have happened with abs" so you have to see this in context.
More parts in a system also means more chances of failure, the standard systems are fairly reliable if maintained, but i now know of at least two documented instances on this forum where the system with abs had failed unexpectedly, i found it hard to believe in the first case but now i can see why it happens.
As discussed earlier the abs system requires regular fluid changes and operation to prevent the "freezing up" any moving parts inside the modulator.
So is it better? yes but adjust your expectations accordingly, thanks Cormanus, good find.
Some sidenotes; no mention about driver skill level or experience, what the circumstances were at the scene, did the brakes even operate at the time ( Mixagon ), did the bike exit in a corner etc.
So the difference is 22% overall, that's no doubt better but not as good as let say 80% better survivability.
The cb1100 abs ratio is 6.6 to 1 without ( 14,701 ) to with (2,225 ) abs ( page 11 ) is an unequal ratio and can be mistakenly interpreted as "no fatals have happened with abs" so you have to see this in context.
More parts in a system also means more chances of failure, the standard systems are fairly reliable if maintained, but i now know of at least two documented instances on this forum where the system with abs had failed unexpectedly, i found it hard to believe in the first case but now i can see why it happens.
As discussed earlier the abs system requires regular fluid changes and operation to prevent the "freezing up" any moving parts inside the modulator.
So is it better? yes but adjust your expectations accordingly, thanks Cormanus, good find.