…fuel, some 20 pounds less than the Kawasaki) they are more than up to the task. An ABS-equipped version of the CBR is also available, the mechanical system only adding nine pounds to the bike’s overall weight. The ABS system is also partially linked. The front brake is a standalone system and does not…

…riding the 2010 T-Bird brought a big grin to our face during the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird First Ride Review . The 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1700 gets ABS and new paint to go with its 100cc-more powerful engine. Triumph Motorcycles is now taking the platform even further with the release of two new variations…

" From the East it Comes I bet you cringe when you see riding like this in the rain. I used to. Believe it or not, the new HondaC-ABS CBR600RRactually made this fun. The winds of the East have blown the American way and I've been converted by the righteousbelly of Buddah. Well, not totally, but last…

…its street-friendly ergos, though it is still a sporty mount with handling to match. Oddly enough the myriad of electric assists doesn’t include ABS. In fact, the new Tuono’s braking package doesn’t quite match up with some of its modern Streetfighter competitors. The four-piston Brembo stoppers…

…calipers and developed ABS for its tourers. The 2009 Electra Glide features dual 11.81-inch discs up front and a single fixed rotor on the back. The dual front discs provide a solid bite, and the independent system provides ample stopping power. The version we tested was equipped with ABS, a $795 optional…

…the handling of the Stratoliner Deluxe. This despite the fact thatthe new Starsports a new fork-mounted fairing. Its combination polycarbonate and ABS construction tips the scales at only 16.5 lbs and is lightweight and well-balanced enough that it doesn't inhibit steering much at all. Nestled cleanly…

…ABS that comes as part of the PowerPak, the braking system is much more confidence-inspiring than years past. Harley's done a solid job of keeping its ABS unobtrusive by hiding the components in the wheel hub in an independently controlled setup. A good stab at the brakes is all it takes to get the ABS…

…performance gains merit name-changing prominence, but the Ninja 300 features several important updates. Fuel injection, slipper clutch and optional ABS all make their way onto the new bike, and a revised chassis complements the bigger engine. The Ninja also gets a styling makeover, further blurring the…

…lock-up. Just look at the results of the braking performance test. The Honda stopped from 60 mph in just 126 feet and if it had Honda’s optional C-ABS system we presume an even shorter stopping distance would have been achieved. INSTRUMENTATION / ELECTRONICS This is one of the few categories that the…

…challenging marketplace. To do this, it's been blacking-out components, beefing up engines, tweeking transmissions, changing up exhaust notes, and have made ABS standard on some models along with adding another Ness to its stable of in-house custom bike builders. Victory has also been working hard to empower…