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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

The Most-Valuable Motorcycle Feature: Antilock Brakes

Sure, most motorcycle shoppers probably focus on style and price, but there is compelling research that points to antilock brakes as being a crucial, potentially life-saving feature. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that motorcycles equipped with antilock brakes are 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than models without ABS. That is a tremendous risk reduction, with no compromise to the rider, beyond purchase price.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

yes indeed

Anonymous said...

Ride like you got some good sense and you don't need all that expensive junk.