Recent news reported that new motorcycles sold in Australia will be fitted with advanced braking systems from late 2019 onwards.
The objective of the Federal Government is to bring the country in line with Europe, Japan and other major markets. According to Urban Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher, the use of safer braking technologies could save approximately 600 lives over the next 15 years.
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“Providing bike riders with machines capable of slowing and stopping more quickly and safely is one way we can help ensure that the risks associated with motorcycle riding are significantly reduced,” said Fletcher.
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The new regulation sets a requirement of technologies such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and combined braking systems (CBS) to be a standard feature on bikes.