Ducati ABS

Buz · 03-12-2010, 08:04 AM

To be honest I'm wasn't really a fan of ABS until now.

The units i have tried from other manufactures work somewhat but have a noticeable pulse.
Not at all confidence inspiring in a hard stop.

I started out with the rear brake only on sandy/dirt street conditions and was a little surprised it was completely smooth.
So much in fact i did it again thinking i had yet to get the ABS working?
It did the same thing, stop smooth and without any notice of the ASB units help.

After good results on the rear i got brave and tried the front braking semi hard thru a sandy section of road without any cars around.
Nothing happened.
I tried it again in panic mode standing hard on the front brakes and this time tried to get the tire to at least start to break free and it simply would not.

Just a smooth stop.

I'm not just waving the flag for Ducati, I didn't like ABS on bikes until it was refined to this level.

dragracer1951 · 03-12-2010, 08:19 AM

Mike
How much weight does ABS typically add to a bike?
I've heard the new CBR's with ABS really works nicely but adds a pretty hefty weight penalty

Wyckedan · 03-12-2010, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

Mike
How much weight does ABS typically add to a bike?
I've heard the new CBR's with ABS really works nicely but adds a pretty hefty weight penalty

I am not 100% positive on this, but I believe the CBR abs are roughly 20lbs, the S1000rr are 6lbs, but I am not aware of Ducati abs. Traction control yes, but abs??? Which model has it?

matt007 · 03-12-2010, 09:37 AM

Rode a bmw f800st with ABS, was very confidence inspiring in the wet, turn off your brain, grab a bunch of brake, there you go

Are_Six · 03-12-2010, 09:45 AM

I think the New Multistrada 1200 is the first Duc with ABS. I think it makes sense on that type of bike, I wouldn't want it on a Supersport/Superbike, but maybe that's just me.

I guess it's like my car though. If I want to have fun I turn Sport mode: on, DSC: off, S-mode --> 6.

Dave R · 03-12-2010, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

Mike
How much weight does ABS typically add to a bike?
I've heard the new CBR's with ABS really works nicely but adds a pretty hefty weight penalty

4lbs in total and you can also switch it off.

Dave R · 03-12-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

I am not 100% positive on this, but I believe the CBR abs are roughly 20lbs, the S1000rr are 6lbs, but I am not aware of Ducati abs. Traction control yes, but abs??? Which model has it?

Both the 696 and 1100 monster are now available with ABS along with the new MTS1200. We just put our first 2010 M1100-ABS version into demo service.. you are welcome to come ride it. BUT I am not saying come ride it to see if the ABS works

st.mats · 03-12-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Are_Six

I think the New Multistrada 1200 is the first Duc with ABS. I think it makes sense on that type of bike, I wouldn't want it on a Supersport/Superbike, but maybe that's just me.

I guess it's like my car though. If I want to have fun I turn Sport mode: on, DSC: off, S-mode --> 6.

You could get ABS on the ST4s/ST3s as early as 2002. According to their website it looks like it added about 10 pounds.

I've never used it though so don't have an opinion on it one way or another.

PeteN95 · 03-12-2010, 04:07 PM

Technology is cool!

Avboden · 03-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by matt007

Rode a bmw f800st with ABS, was very confidence inspiring in the wet, turn off your brain, grab a bunch of brake, there you go

The f800 ABS is archaic in comparison to what's now on the S1000RR....I really like mine though. I've never activated it except on dirt on purpose but it's nice to know it's there. With the f800's system there IS a pulsing in the levers..different from the real modern systems. Even still, it works really well. I can grab a full hand full of break on dirt and get to a pretty good stop without ever washing out the front end.


03-12-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
Buz Novice Racer Joined: Jan 2005 From: Bremerton,WA I Ride: 08 Zed x 10R ,07 1098S	Ducati ABS To be honest I'm wasn't really a fan of ABS until now. The units i have tried from other manufactures work somewhat but have a noticeable pulse. Not at all confidence inspiring in a hard stop. I started out with the rear brake only on sandy/dirt street conditions and was a little surprised it was completely smooth. So much in fact i did it again thinking i had yet to get the ABS working? It did the same thing, stop smooth and without any notice of the ASB units help. After good results on the rear i got brave and tried the front braking semi hard thru a sandy section of road without any cars around. Nothing happened. I tried it again in panic mode standing hard on the front brakes and this time tried to get the tire to at least start to break free and it simply would not. Just a smooth stop. I'm not just waving the flag for Ducati, I didn't like ABS on bikes until it was refined to this level. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2010, 08:19 AM	#2
dragracer1951 Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 05 KTM 625smc, 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ470SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	Mike How much weight does ABS typically add to a bike? I've heard the new CBR's with ABS really works nicely but adds a pretty hefty weight penalty __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2010, 09:37 AM	#4
matt007 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: pdx - st johns I Ride: 2003 Ducati Monster 620ie, 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000, 1986 Honda Elite CH150 Deluxe, 2002 Yamaha FZ1	Rode a bmw f800st with ABS, was very confidence inspiring in the wet, turn off your brain, grab a bunch of brake, there you go __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2010, 09:45 AM	#5
Are_Six Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle I Ride: 1099cc L-Twin in a sporty arrangment	I think the New Multistrada 1200 is the first Duc with ABS. I think it makes sense on that type of bike, I wouldn't want it on a Supersport/Superbike, but maybe that's just me. I guess it's like my car though. If I want to have fun I turn Sport mode: on, DSC: off, S-mode --> 6. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2010, 04:07 PM	#9
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: SV, XRR, CRFR	Technology is cool! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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