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Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to
master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult
and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled
motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this difficult moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking force to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions. ABS is an electro-
hydraulic device that controls the pressure in the
brake circuit when the control unit, by processing
information from wheel sensors, determines that
one or both wheels are about to lock up. In this case,
pressure decrease in the brake circuit allows the
wheel to carry on turning, thereby preserving grip.
After that, the control unit restores the pressure in
the brake circuit, to resume the braking action. This
cycle is repeated many times until the problem is
completely eliminated. Normally, the rider will
perceive ABS operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and pedal. The front and
rear brakes use separate control systems.
The ABS supplied with the Monster also features a
"cornering" function that widens ABS functionality
to the conditions where the motorcycle is leaning
over, thus controlling the front and rear brake
systems depending on the vehicle lean angle with
the purpose of preventing wheel lockup and slipping
as much as possible, within the physical limits
allowed by the vehicle and by the road conditions.
If desired, the system can be deactivated from the
instrument panel, setting the level to OFF within the
Riding Mode for which you wish to disable it.
Attention
Using the two brake controls separately
reduces the motorcycle braking power.
Never use the front brake control harshly or
suddenly as you may cause rear wheel lift-up and
lose control of the motorcycle (if the ABS is enabled).
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces,
braking will become less effective. Always use the
brakes very gently and carefully when riding under
these conditions. Any sudden manoeuvres may lead
to loss of control.
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Summary of Contents for MONSTER 1200
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Page 2: ...Owner s manual ENGLISH 1...
Page 51: ...Attention Adjust both fork legs to same settings 50...
Page 58: ...Switchgears 6 3 7 1 2 5 4 3a 3B 8 9 10 10a 10b Fig 30 57...
Page 220: ...To quit the menu and go back to Setting Menu main page select EXIT and press button 4 219...
Page 225: ...To exit the menu and go back to previous page select EXIT and press button 4 224...
Page 246: ...Engine coolant temperature and ambient air temperature 245...
Page 248: ...Instantaneous fuel consumption and Average fuel consumption 247...
Page 328: ...Dimensions 850 mm 1052 mm 1134 mm 1485 mm 2114 mm 795 820 mm 545 mm 376 mm 145 mm Fig 231 327...
Page 343: ...Stampato 07 2021...
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