Question: Which of the following models is the first motorcycle to offer an anti-lock braking system?
A Yamaha FJ1200
B Honda ST1100 Pan European
C BMW K100
D Suzuki GSX-R750
Answer: BMW K100
Name of Motorcycle Model | Year of introduction | Name of manufacturer | Description |
BMW K100
| 1988
| BMW
| · In 1988, BMW introduced the first motorcycle with an electro-hydraulic ABS: the BMW K100. · It helped prevent wheel lock-up during braking, enhancing stability and reducing the risk of skidding. · The ABS technology has since become a standard feature on many modern motorcycles. |
Yamaha FJ1200 (optional ABS) | 1991 | Yamaha | · Yamaha introduced the FJ1200 model in 1991, which offered optional ABS. · This marked another step in making ABS available to a broader range of motorcycle riders. |
Honda ST1100 Pan European | 1992 | Honda | · In 1992, Honda followed suit with the launch of its first motorcycle ABS on the ST1100 Pan European, further contributing to the adoption of ABS technology in the motorcycle industry. |