Benelli Imperiale 400 - Owner's Manual > Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for models equipped with ABS

ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied hard while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force Intermittently, gaining gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. Brake control function is identical to that of a conventional vehicle. The brake lever is used for the front brake and the brake pedal for the rear brake.

Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following characteristics:

• To apply the brake effectively, use the front brake lever and rear brake pedal simultaneously in the same manner as conventional vehicle brake system.
• ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes. You must take the same care as with vehicles not equipped with ABS.
• ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On unpaved, uneven, or downhill surfaces, the stopping distance of a vehicle with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent vehicle without ABS. Use special caution in such areas.
• ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up when braking in a straight line, but it cannot control wheel slip which may be caused by braking during cornering. When leaning in corners, it is better to limit braking to gentle application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you enter the corner. Same as conventional brake system, an excessive sudden braking may cause wheel lock up and lose control.
• During braking, ABS will not prevent the rear wheel from lifting.

WARNING

ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. Be aware of how the ABS operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions.

The computers integrated in the ABS compare vehicle speed with wheel speed. Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the computers, which can extend braking distance.

WARNING

Use of non-recommended tires may cause malfunctioning of ABS and can lead to extended braking distance.

The rider could have an accident as a result. Always use recommended standard tires for this vehicle.

NOTICE

• ABS indicator light may come on under certain extreme riding condition. For example, wheelie, stoppie, or burn-out, rear-wheel drifting, or any maneuvers may cause the front and rear wheel to have different rotation status. In this case, first turn the ignition key to "OFF" , and then back to "ON" . ABS indicator light goes off by this operation, but if ABS indicator light remains lit after the vehicle runs at the speed of approximately 5 km/h or above, you should have the bike checked by an authorized Benelli dealer.
• When the ABS is functioning, you may feel a pulsing in the brake lever or pedal. This is normal. You don't need and should not stop applying brakes when this specific pulsing feeling appears.
• ABS does not function at speeds of approximate 5 km/h or below.
• ABS does not function if the battery is discharged.

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