Non News – Move along nothing to see here – Thousands of European motorcyclists did not take to the street in disgust at the news of a 125cc motorcycle fitted with ABS (Advanced Braking System) even if it costs £200 more than the non ABS version as llisted for the Yamaha MT-125 ABS. Mandatory braking […]
ABS Will Sell Well?
KTM has just announced that the production of their new 2014 models the 1190 Adventure and Adventure R will feature, “a truly revolutionary rider assistance system”, Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC). KTM say that, “This system makes a long held dream come true – an ABS (Advanced Braking System) that even works perfectly while cornering.” The […]
ABS In Report ‘Flawed’ FIA
The March edition of InMotion, the International magazine of the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile – carries an article in which one of their Regions (1) is disappointed and brands as “Flawed” a report on the cost-benefit analysis of Anti-Lock Braking Systems for motorcycles. We assume that the article refers to the Impact Assessment […]
Switching Off ABS
The switch for ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) on motorcycles will be optional according to the latest information from the European Commission. At this stage the proposal requires the mandatory fitting of ABS (Antilock Braking Systems and Combined Braking Systems (CBS) to new motorcycles by manufacturers after 2016. After the European Commission Motor Cycle Working Group […]
India – First Motorcycle with ABS
While in Europe we step through the mire that is the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation for motorcycles, the Indian TVS Motor Company, apparently the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India and amongst the top ten in the world, launched the Apache RTR 180, India’s First Motorcycle with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in March […]
The Great European Poker Run
The European Commission’s proposal for the Approval and Market Surveillance of two or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles is moving through the European processes. The next stage sees a vote in the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) committee scheduled for November 22nd, before going to the European Parliament. Although the proposals were aimed at simplifying […]
IAM Compulsory ABS
Road Safety GB reports that the IAM is backing mandatory ABS contained in proposed European Commission regulations and want the introduction brought forward by two years. IAM backs motorcycle ABS proposals 21st September 2011 The IAM is supporting calls to make anti-lock braking systems (ABS) compulsory on all new motorcycles more than 125cc by 2015. […]