Suzuki V Storm, Owner'S Manual

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You must still ride sensibly and
alertly.
On regular paved roads, some
riders may be able to obtain
slightly shorter stopping distances
with conventional brake systems
than with ABS.
NOTE: In some situations, a
motorcycle with ABS may require
a longer stopping distance to stop
on loose or uneven surfaces than
an equivalent motorcycle without
ABS.

WARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilize the front brake.
This can cause excessive stop-
ping distance and lead to a col-
lision. Using only the front or
rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
at the same time.

WARNING
Braking while turning the
motorcycle can be hazardous,
whether or not your motorcycle
is equipped with ABS. ABS can
not control wheel’s side-slips
that occur when you brake
hard while turning and the
side-slips could cause loss of
control.
Slow down sufficiently in a
straight line before you begin
to turn and avoid braking while
turning except slight braking.

WARNING
Failure to use good judgment
with ABS can be hazardous.
ABS cannot make up for bad
road conditions, bad judge-
ment, or improper operation of
the brakes.
Remember that ABS will not
compensate for poor judg-
ment, incorrect braking tech-
niques, or the need to slow
down over bad roads or in poor
weather conditions. Use good
judgment and do not ride faster
than conditions will safely
allow.