Kawasaki Z800 ABS Owner's Manual - page 90
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prevent wheel lock-up and allows sta-
ble steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to
that of a conventional motorcycle. The
brake lever is used for the front brake
and the brake pedal for the rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability
while stopping by preventing wheel
lock-up, remember the following char-
acteristics:
•
To apply the brake effectively, use
the front brake lever and rear brake
pedal simultaneously in the same
manner as conventional motorcycle
brake system.
•
ABS cannot compensate for adverse
road conditions, misjudgment or im-
proper application of brakes. You
must take the same care as with mo-
torcycles 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 equiv-
alent motorcycle without ABS. Use
special caution in such areas.
•
ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up
when braking in a straight line, but it
cannot control wheel slip which may
be caused by braking during corner-
ing. When turning a corner, it is bet-
ter to limit braking to the light
application of both brakes or not to
brake at all. Reduce your speed be-
fore you get into the corner.
•
Same as conventional brake system,
an excessive sudden braking may
cause wheel lock up that makes it
harder to control a motorcycle.
•
During braking, ABS will not prevent
the rear wheel lifting.
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