Test ride

[bikebike]

Nice test
Comparing the TEX to the Honda Crosstourer.
Did you know it will take you longer to stop on dirt with ABS?
Episode 8: Honda Crosstourer vs Triumph Tiger Explorer

[wolfexplorer]

How many bikes to make that bit of film, at one point there are crash bungs on the Explorer!
One thing I do like about the Crossdresser is its upper bars to protect the tank. It will push bushes and undergrowth away from you. Any of the offerings made for the Explorer so far will hook anything like that in and jam up.

[CoreyPeters]

Originally Posted by bikebike

Nice test
Comparing the TEX to the Honda Crosstourer.
Did you know it will take you longer to stop on dirt with ABS?
Episode 8: Honda Crosstourer vs Triumph Tiger Explorer

I think ABS is only there to allow you to turn or make adjustments whilst you brake as all it is doing is allowing the wheels to keep turning by reducing braking force

[NiK]

You're mistaken.
ABS actually releases the braking force with micro impulsions when the sensor detects the wheel is slipping.
It performs that detection (and subsequent action) several hundreds or thousands time per second.
Therefore, when it comes to braking on slippery surfaces, ABS performs better than a panicking human being.

So yes, on slippery ground, it takes longer to come to a stop. It's the law of physics and as such applies to every possible braking system (apart from air brake, obviously).
Actually, a well implemented ABS makes such difficult braking safer (you don't risk losing control) and more efficient (you can't apply such fast and precise brake/release sequences with your hands).
Current ABS are indeed able to adapt its actions depending on the leaning angle of the bike, thanks to an inertial sensor also.

[Icy]

Originally Posted by NiK

You're mistaken.
ABS actually releases the braking force with micro impulsions when the sensor detects the wheel is slipping.
It performs that detection (and subsequent action) several hundreds or thousands time per second.
Therefore, when it comes to braking on slippery surfaces, ABS performs better than a panicking human being.

So yes, on slippery ground, it takes longer to come to a stop. It's the law of physics and as such applies to every possible braking system (apart from air brake, obviously).
Actually, a well implemented ABS makes such difficult braking safer (you don't risk losing control) and more efficient (you can't apply such fast and precise brake/release sequences with your hands).
Current ABS are indeed able to adapt its actions depending on the leaning angle of the bike, thanks to an inertial sensor also.