That's the silliest statement to hit this forum in a while. As long as they charge extra for ABS I'll do without.
I don't think they charge extra for it on the newer bikes. It comes standard.
I respectfully disagree. It really agree that it is one of the best features to hit motorcycles from a safety standpoint. Like others, I would NEVER buy a bike (or car) without it, now. A few hundred dollars is simply not worth my life or limb. On a high-end bike like the Concours, it would be silly to expect them to even offer non-ABS anymore.I have no interest in debating ABS, we have already been there. And I won't even argue that it is ONE of the best SAFETY features but THE BEST EVER? Think about overhead cams, tubeless tires, single shocks, four valve heads, digital fuel injection, radial tires, KIPASS!
(Of course, it is silly that we don't now have cruise control on a high-end, technological, sports-touring bike, but that is another matter)
Dunno guys...I ride a bike to keep sharp. Brake modulation, throttle control, noticing that the gravel in the corner is indeed wet, and that I just finished turning that corner--all part of the devilish details that make bikes challenging. You have to ride a smaller, lighter bike to appreciate what you've lost when feature-creep turns a bike into pudgster (aka Hog, in some circles). When given the chance to ride a buddy's BMW 1200GT, it only took 5 minutes to realize why I will never sell my technologically-inferior C10.+1
Keep it Simple!
I would be happy if they would only put all the power back in they robbed from the zx14. I find the c14 a bit wimpy.
ABS decreases total braking distance and time.
Thats been proven over and over again from pro's racing to beginners no matter street or track, wet or dry.
One of the better performance mods to hit bikes in the past decade.
If you care about optimal performance of your ride, ABS is the way to go.
Dunno guys...I ride a bike to keep sharp. Brake modulation, throttle control, noticing that the gravel in the corner is indeed wet, and that I just finished turning that corner--all part of the devilish details that make bikes challenging. You have to ride a smaller, lighter bike to appreciate what you've lost when feature-creep turns a bike into pudgster (aka Hog, in some circles). When given the chance to ride a buddy's BMW 1200GT, it only took 5 minutes to realize why I will never sell my technologically-inferior C10.
Keep it Simple!
Sorry, but I beg to differ and Kawasaki must also disagree with you. On page 149 of my owners manual ('11 C14 ABS), it states:
"ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surface, the stopping distance of a motorcycle with ABS may be longer than that of equivalent motorcycle without ABS."
All said. I doubt I'll ever own another bike that doesn't have ABS.
my 2 cents
they will make it a 1425 or so
then call it a C 15
just to f--- w/bmw
1429 cc's is what I think we will see on the ZX, now if we can get that installed in the C-14 next year....we are making progress...along with:
Cruise Control
Self-Cancelling turn signals
Eliminate Linked Brakes
We will have to have 1451 cc before they can call it a C-15, so if they incorporate the upgraded motor coming out this week in 2013 C-14's maybe we will see some availability or they may wait for an even year like 2014 to make us sweat it out.....
This is a good way to sell more bikes to stimulate their sales too.
Ninja