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Originally Posted by Somchai
Note: "CW: In 2016, ABS will be obligatory on all bikes sold in the European market. ABS is prohibited in Formula 1 and MotoGP. What is your opinion of ABS in racing?
L.B.: ABS is perfect for the street rider, but in racing, it should be the rider who controls. Probably ABS would be safer, but racing is also a test of the rider, and so for the show, I don’t think ABS would be good."
Link: http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/12...otogp-braking/ |
Alright ABS isn't used in MOTOGP, my mistake. I'm think that has more to do with riders needing to drift their tires at different times and such. That said MOTOGP riders use all kinds of electronic rider aids, anyone car to argue that Rossi is lazy or unskilled cause his bike has traction control?
Not wanting ABS on track bike is totally understandable. On a street bike? Provided ABS is available and the rider can afford it, then not have ABS is just hubris. Even the best riders wreck.