To those with a 250 and a 600/1000, hows the front braking power?

[Road Dawg1]

Originally Posted by adouglas

Because the rear brake doesn't do all that much when you're braking really hard. Even under optimal (i.e. non-emergency) conditions. something like 70% of your braking force comes from the front.

In an emergency braking situation, there is very little (or even no) weight on the rear wheel. A small misjudgment could cause the wheel to lock, which could then lead to a highside once it regains traction.

Careful modulation of the rear brake can avoid a lock and also avoid a highside, but remember this is an emergency scenario. Few riders have the presence of mind to carefully control rear brake pressure in such a situation.

I have to admit that is counter intuitive to me, but I can see the logic. You are giving away potential braking power to mitigate the high risk of a rear wheel slide.

This will bear more pondering. My rear locked several times during the MSF course over the weekend, and that was certainly a slow speed maneuver.

Sorry for the topic drift and thanks for the info.