2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 68

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 67 cannot compensate for adverse • ABS road conditions, misjudgement or improper application of brakes. You must take the same care as with motorcycles not equipped with ABS. ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the stopping distance of a motorcycle with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent motorcycle without ABS. Use special caution in such areas. ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up during straight-up braking, but it cannot control wheel slip which may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to the light application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner. computers integrated in the ABS • The compare vehicle speed with wheel • speed. Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the computers, which can extend braking distance. WARNING ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. Be aware of how the ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions. •