Do current MotoGP bikes uses ABS?

#46 · Feb 27, 2009

They do use TC, wheelie control, engine braking control, etc..., don't they?
But, according to the FIM technical regs, no ABS is mentioned.

(Maybe it is a dumb question

) But do they use any form of ABS?

Just curious,

Thanks

Pinky · Feb 27, 2009

abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one

Austin · Feb 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Feb 28 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one
Laugh now, it won't be long until it's a standard feature.

#46 · Feb 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Feb 28 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one
AFAIK, the new 2009 Honda CBR1000RR (Fireblade) has an sophisticated ABS system, specifically designed for track use.

Correct me if I'm wrong

chockmoose · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#46 @ Feb 28 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>AFAIK, the new 2009 Honda CBR1000RR (Fireblade) has an sophisticated ABS system, specifically designed for track use.

Correct me if I'm wrong

Dont worry, pinky showing his vast knowledge as usual.... too much time dreaming of hong kong I'm afraid!

lad · Feb 28, 2009

BMW bikes have have ABS as standard for some years...

babelfish · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#46 @ Feb 28 2009, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>AFAIK, the new 2009 Honda CBR1000RR (Fireblade) has an sophisticated ABS system, specifically designed for track use.

Correct me if I'm wrong

Nope, you're right and quite a few are actually going to race with ABS in some of the more competetive series in Europe. I don't know if they are used in WSBK and BSBK though.

In MotoGP they don't use ABS though, except if you ask BM. He'll gladly inform you they've used it for years, and that Rossi would be nothing without it.

Pinky · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lad @ Feb 28 2009, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>BMW bikes have have ABS as standard for some years...

but they are ridden by old men who use the brakes like a car

chopperman · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Feb 28 2009, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one
BMW have been putting ABS on bikes for year's you knob head:lol:

xx CURVE xx · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Feb 28 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one

Go back to what you know best...naked young asian boys.

BMW uses it, Hell the Honda Goldwing has it as an option...

Austin · Feb 28, 2009

It's been offered on the VFR800 for years now and the VFR has been Honda's sport bike test bed for the past decade or so.

#46, I hadn't read about the Fireblade having ABS, at least not here in the states, but I think I've read that the CBR600RR will at least have an ABS option. There must have been quite a bit of positive feedback amongst VFR riders as Honda seem quite confident in the feature.

BigAl · Feb 28, 2009

AFAIK the honda cbr1000f had that terrible linked brake system (DCBS) as an option as far back as 1992.
ok, so its not ABS but i am sure it was offered as an option from 1995 till the end of its production.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CBR1000F

so, pinky, get your facts straight before opening your gob...

Gaz · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Feb 28 2009, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>abs on a bike bwhahahhahah good one

As has been said, it is standard equipment on some BMW's and optional on others
The Yamaha FJR1300 in Oz has it
The Suzuki DL650 Weestrom has one model with it as standard
KTM990Adventure did have it as switchable on/off, not sure if it remains
VFR800 has had it as an option
Goldwings have it
The GTR1400 Kawasaki has an option (from memory)

And that is just those that immediately come to mind.

Garry

clarkjw · Feb 28, 2009

ABS is being used by the Honda in WSBK as we speak.

heng47 · Feb 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (clarkjw @ Mar 1 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>ABS is being used by the Honda in WSBK as we speak.

First time I've heard that. Just watched the 1st SBK round and Steven Martin mentioned earlier that he asked a few mechs if they'll be using ABS and they all said no, entire system's too heavy.

Noodlerizer · Feb 28, 2009

All of you crazy fuckers are wrong. That ABS is not good for the track, have you seen any of MCNs stuff, they rate the 600 last out of all the 600 because of the lame ABS. It regulates front and back brake all the time, you do not want that when your racing, it would make it harder to turn. Nobody in their right mind will be using it. Now using the wheels sensors for something else might be handy....

chockmoose · Mar 1, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Noodlerizer @ Mar 1 2009, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>All of you crazy fuckers are wrong. That ABS is not good for the track, have you seen any of MCNs stuff, they rate the 600 last out of all the 600 because of the lame ABS. It regulates front and back brake all the time, you do not want that when your racing, it would make it harder to turn. Nobody in their right mind will be using it. Now using the wheels sensors for something else might be handy....

mcn??????
someone who reads the useless chip paper????

anyroad up, the pink (he of asian boys desire) plonker made the statement about abs NOT being fitted to bikes, dont recall her explictly mentioning race bikes....

chopperman · Mar 1, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chockmoose @ Mar 1 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>mcn??????
someone who reads the useless chip paper????

anyroad up, the pink (he of asian boys desire) plonker made the statement about abs NOT being fitted to bikes, dont recall her explictly mentioning race bikes....
yup, we never said it was any good, we just pointed out pinky was wrong (as usual)

mcn, wouldn't wipe my arse with it

#46 · Mar 1, 2009

Thanks for the infos guys!

Well,actually it's just came to my mind, If production bikes already have ABS systems, why would top MotoGP bikes not do likewise?
And I guess Pedrosa might consider begging it for riding in the wet!

Ok, so now they don't ABS. But who knows,(like Austin said) guess it won't be long until Dorna brings it as a standard feature.

Slide · Mar 1, 2009

abs isnt as good as the braking a rider does in motogp...

at least the abs on street bikes these days arent as developed enough to come even close to what a rider can do... abs doesnt make a bike brake on the limit, it just pumps the brakes very fast, and i dont think riders riding on the limit would see that as an improvement...

but im no expert, but as far as i know, pulling the brakes yourself is more safe...

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