The second one seems to have locked up the brakes from the looks of the front tire. The first one was obviously a rear-ending crash and his body hit the back window of the car. Amazing if that is him sitting up...that he can still sit up. ABS will be coming soon. I think all bikes will require ABS by 2015 in the US. A little more weight, a lot more money, and safer overall, I suppose. Never used ABS myself except on a car.
The second one seems to have locked up the brakes from the looks of the front tire. The first one was obviously a rear-ending crash and his body hit the back window of the car. Amazing if that is him sitting up...that he can still sit up. ABS will be coming soon. I think all bikes will require ABS by 2015 in the US. A little more weight, a lot more money, and safer overall, I suppose. Never used ABS myself except on a car.
I would love to see abs systems mandatory for motorcycles but I am doubtful on that for cost sake. It would be nice but if it does end up happening obviously expect a price hike. It would make it safer though for sure.
If it's any lower than $3000 I wouldn't bother to have full coverage on it but for a new bike like the grom and it's cost I would do it so I don't lose out on my end if it does end up getting stolen.
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