I'm looking into getting a new 636. I've been riding for quite a while, but my question is, what is the best way to go? I plan on doing trackdays, so will ABS help or hinder? Just a question...
If it can be turned off, get the ABS. If you do a track day in the rain or even damp, you will be glad it is there. I generally wouldn't use it in the dry. If you are just going to run slicks / race tires and only run when it is completely dry then just get the bike without ABS and save the weight / cost / complexity.
There are different versions of ABS. Supposedly the "Cornering ABS" on the 1299 and R1 is supposed to be really good, but I left mine turned off. I just don't know how it will act and I didn't like the idea of brake pressure decreasing or pulsing on corner entry. Personally I wouldn't specifically buy a bike with ABS on purpose, but if it comes with it, fine.
Well I've noticed that the 2015/2016 ZX-6Rs have a $1k price difference between the ABS vs NON, with the non abs being the cheaper of the two. I just need to research it a bit more to see if it can be turned off. I agree with you chaotic, it has always scared the hell out of me to think of that chop when turning in. Time to hit the books I guess.
No, hit the track. in a non-ABS bike. Your worried about it, it won't help you go faster most likely, and it cost extra. No wins.
Abs. Few hunnit bucks more but might save your ass in an emergency (as in grabbing it or breaking in varying friction) You won't feel it on a TD nor will it get you in trouble
Pantha - stole that photo and posted it elsewhere - appropriate fees will be forwarded at a later date....
