Antilock braking systems (ABS) on motorcycles reduce fatal crashes by 38%, according to a study published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  Studies in 1988 and 2004 found that braking was a major factor contributing to motorcycle accidents. 

ABS is a relatively new development on motorcycles.  In 1988, BMW was the first manufacturer to make the technology available on motorcycles.  Only 18% of vehicles in the most recent study were equipped with the ABS option. 

The study did not examine the difference in riding habits among those buyers who purchased ABS and those who did not.

Annual motorcyclist deaths in the United States more than doubled between 1997 and 2006 from 2,077 to 4,697. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call or write an experienced personal injury attorney at The Gomez Law Firm today.