After pioneering the concept of anti-lock brakes on motorcycles 23 years ago, BMW Motorrad USA has announced that it is the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on its ...

Emergencybraking often entails the risk of ending up rear-ended by a following vehicle whoseoperator failed to analyze the situation soon enough. That can be particularly bad news for motorcyclists, ...

Husqvarna thinks the next big development in antilock brakes is off-road. BMW’s Italian-by-way-of-Sweden dirt bike brand has adapted the BMW S1000RR’s dual-channel ABS for off-road applications. The ...

Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, but has long called Los Angeles home. He's had a lifelong obsession with cars and motorcycles (both old and new). BMW's motorcycles ...

Disc brakes: Ya gotta love ’em. Here’s a general primer on how to assess and change your pads. So you can love ‘em even more. Checking the condition of your disc-brake pads should be a regular part of ...

A motorcycle’s front brake provides the vast majority of stopping force. In the past, motorcyclists avoided using using the front brake, fearing that they would be thrown over the handlebars. This is ...

Finding the right brake pads for used motorcycles or new bikes is one of the most important purchases you’ll make in your riding life. All the systems in your bike are crucial, but your brakes are ...

Modern motorcycle brakes need little in the way of maintenance, save for periodic fluid bleeding and occasional pad inspection or replacement. Changing pads is an easy afternoon job, and if you choose ...

FRANKFURT -- German prosecutors have opened an investigation into BMW motorcycle brakes after receiving a complaint that they may fail in some circumstances, the authorities in Munich said on Tuesday.