Anti-Blocking-Systems, ABS, have been a common feature of automobiles for many years. Now it is a feature of motorbikes too! ABS stops wheels blocking when braking hard. It shortens braking distances by what could be life saving meters.Despite that only about 20 percent of motorbikes permitted in Germany come with the system. There's a growing acceptance of ABS among bikers. 60 percent of new sales have the system. It is a good decision in favor of safety. drive it! tests motorbikes with and without ABS.