Originally Posted By: 02SE
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: HouseTiger
On the other hand, if bikes developed like cars, they'd have all wheel drive with power assist added to the anti-lock brakes, traction control, climate control, electrically adjustable saddles, handle bars, mirrors, and foot controls. We'd have air bags and saddle belts.
I'm glad they haven't developed to that level. Where modern bikes are right now with technology like TC, antilock brakes, engine modes and adjustible suspension is plenty enough for me.
I have a bike with all the latest electronic rider aids. It's fairly fast and fun, but I still prefer my old hot-rodded bike that has no electronic safety nannies at all. It's entirely up to me to not end up on my head.
Yep, my 2000 Busa vs my 2016 XSR900 is the same way. I did have a semi emergency stopping situation on the XSR a few weeks ago but didn't feel the ABS kick in, so it must have more brakes then I needed at that time. If I ever need to dynamite the brakes 100% I'll probably be glade it has ABS.