There is a lot of misunderstandings of what ABS is and what it does and more importantly, what it doesn't do. Let us discuss it with a listing of what I think are 3 facts and myths surrounding ABS and why it could save your life someday . ABS is Anti Brake-Locking System As the name implies, it prevents brake locks - the heart-stopping panicking moments of wheel locking up if we apply brake too suddenly. Brakes? Kinda are more important than the engine themselves. This can cause awesome skids which could be attractive if you are a stunt rider and are stunnting. Whereas, if you are trying to stop because you are riding head-on onto oncoming traffic; I have no clue why you would be; but that wouldn't spell good for you, so stopping the biking when you want it to stop is critical for riding. ABS is any system that prevents the wheel lock, by releasing the pressure on the brake disc, if it senses a wheel lock. This is done using motion sensors, which in turn...
O wning a D390 has thought me many things, especially patience in knowing when to rip open and when to ride relaxingly. Therefore, I believe that my expectations for the Royal Enfield’s new 650 Twins, the Interceptor and the Continental GT were well placed. Also, having taken the D390 primarily for touring and offloading frequently, I do believe that I have the required aptitude to compare the KTM 390 to the Twins from a common man’s perspective. Expectations: - The Twins boast the cheapest Parallel Twin with a 650CC displacement paired with a SOHC, expected some cost-cutting. - The bore x stroke ratio is favoured towards the long stroke, like the typical Royal Enfield. This means that the get-go torque will be high (reminded about the RE500) But would lose pull/power at top end. - Being a Royal Enfield, the engine could vibrate, a bit sceptical even after multiple the ‘chai cup videos’ The Story Behind the Ride: A fe...