1. Antilock Vs Standard/Linked

2.  Independent Braking System – Hand and foot controls work independently  Linked Braking System – Uses two controls but the handlebar control activates the rear brake.  Linked Braking System – with only one brake control for both brakes.  *** No current research indicates which if any of these is more effective***

3.  Linked braking – slows both wheels with one control  ABS braking – allows the rider to apply maximum braking force without fear of wheel lock-up and the resulting loss of control (Providing the bike is NOT leaned over)

4.  Average riders – Overbrake the rear, causing skids, squeels, slides. They also underbrake the front, increasing the stopping distance exponentially.  Skilled/Practiced riders – learn through practice and training to apply the proper amounts to each brake, vastly reducing the distance to a safe stopping distance.

5.  SpeedBraking Distance  90 MPH 300 feet  80 MPH 238 feet  70 MPH 182 feet  60 MPH 134 feet  50 MPH 93 feet  40 MPH 59 feet  30 MPH 33 feet  20 MPH 15 feet  10 MPH 4 feet  ** Does not factor Perception/Reaction Time

6.  SpeedBraking Distance ABS Braking Distance  90 MPH 300 feet 189 feet  80 MPH 238 feet 149 feet  70 MPH182 feet 115 feet  60 MP 134 feet 85 feet  50 MH 93 feet 59 feet  40 PH 59 feet 38 feet  30MPH 33 feet 21 feet  20 MPH 15 feet 9 feet  10 MPH 4 feet 2.5 feet  *** Stopping distances improve on Dry and Wet surfaces***

7.  A fully alert rider takes 0.75 of a second to think.  This equates to 49 feet 2 9/16 inches in traveling distance before even applying brakes at 50 MPH!  The shortest stopping time ever recorded in testing is 2.75 seconds at 62MPH for a distance of 121 ft 2 47/64 inches.

8.  To aid in stopping further, tests went so far as to see if disengaging the clutch aids in stopping.  With the clutch disengaged the mean stopping distance was 131 ft.  Leaving the clutch engaged the mean stopping distance was 136 ft.  The only advantage listed was a reduction in the rear tire locking in emergency braking with the clutch engaged.

9.  Generate an interest in practicing proper braking skills through additional training and personal practice.  To have all HOG members possessing the skills to use their brakes fully while maintaining control under ALL riding conditions, thereby avoiding some crashes.  Thankfully we have skilled trainers who could and I am sure would aid in this training!

10.  ABS brakes reduce stopping distance by 37%  Leaving the clutch engaged through the main braking period (IF you are that good a rider) should reduce the possibility of the rear wheel locking.  ABS helps in preventing a high-side when fully applied in an emergency situation if the rider maintains control of the motorcycle.  Insurance claims for riders with ABS reduced 22%