Anti-lock brake systems for motorbikes supported by IAM

A European Parliament proposal that will see all large motorcycles fitted with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) by 2015 is being supported by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Bike insurance premiums could be affected by the proposal, which has been backed by the Federation International de l'Automobile (FIA) as well.

The IAM and FIA claim ABS, which is already fitted as standard in Italy, will save approximately 1,500 lives a year.

"ABS is available now on many new bikes and the evidence is clear from across Europe that it is delivering fewer deaths," claimed IAM director of policy and research Neil Greig.

He added that compulsory fitment of the technology would bring down overall unit costs and "allow all riders to enjoy the safety benefits".

The first ABS system to be installed on a motorcycle was unveiled in 1988, when BMW fitted its new K1 series bike with an electronic-hydraulic version of the technology.

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