Stability
when braking is more important for motorcyclists than short stopping distance
As
with cars, the primary objective when a motorcycle performs an emergency stop
is to ensure that the vehicle remains stable.
With
cars, the aim is to retain steering control; but a locked-up wheel on a
motorcycle will almost inevitably lead to a fall. So, sensors on the front and
rear wheels calculate the speed at which the wheels are still turning while
braking force is being applied and check whether a lock-up is imminent. In the
latter case, the control unit will reduce the brake pressure to prevent lock-up
and loss of stability and road adhesion.
A
rear wheel lift-off protection system (RLP) is also available to motorcycle
manufacturers as an option in addition to the basic MAB. RLP is able to detect
even more sensitively – by employing, for example, a brake pressure sensor
which automatically analyzes the hydraulic pressure in the braking system –
whether the rear wheel is about to lift off during hard braking. In this case,
the pressure in the front brake circuit is slightly reduced until the
motorcycle has regained its stability.
The
MAB's compact dimensions and light weight make it easier to integrate or
"package" into the motorcycle's design. If the ABS unit only takes up
a small amount of installation space, less adjustment is needed to the
motorcycle's existing structures, to its frame, fuel tank or fairings. Size is
therefore a decisive competitive criterion in addition to price – even more so
with motorcycles than with cars because there is considerably less space
available.
Our
Systems:
Motorcycle
Integral Brake Systems (MIB)
A
control unit acts on both braking circuits in the MIB systems, with pressure
being built up actively in the circuit not directly actuated via the pump.
Motorcycle
Anti-lock Brake System (MAB)
The
MAB offers improved braking control and thus greater driving safety thanks to
optimum braking.
Extended
Control Functions:
Rear-wheel
Lift-off Protection (RLP)
In
addition, the RLP function prevents the motorcycle rolling over through
counter-measures such as moderate pressure modulation in the front brake.
Motorcycle
Hold & Go (MHG)
Supports
the motorcyclist actively in a driving-off situation on a inclining roads
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