Anti-lock braking system for motorcycles

   

The Motorcycle Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the wheels of a powered two wheeler from locking during brakingsituations. Based on information from wheel speed sensors the ABS unit adjusts the pressure of the brake fluid in order to keeptraction and avoid fall downs (e.g. maintain deceleration). Motorcycle ABS helps the rider to maintain stability during braking and to decrease the stopping distance. It provides traction even on low friction surfaces. While older ABS models are derived from cars, recent ABS are the result of research, oriented on the specifics of motorcycles in case of size, weight and functionality. The next step will be a supportive system when braking during cornering. National and international organizations evaluate Motorcycle ABS as an important factor to increase safety and reduce motorcycle accident numbers. The European Commission passed legislation in 2012 that made the fitment with ABS for all new motorcycles above 125cc to be mandatory from 1 January 2016.