OK, now I understand how traction control will help

[Martin#30]

I have not triggered the KTRC yet, despite a few deliberate attempts trying to do so. However last night, out on my old bike which I still have (Trophy 1200), I pulled out of a junction fairly gently and very nearly went down on wet leaves as the torque easily overwhelmed the lack of grip.

I am starting to believe more about the value of the KTRC now. For the racers, it may save the 90mph highside, for the rest of us, it is a winter season fairings protector.  ;)

Martin.

[Kwikasfuki]

I've done that as well. A true WTF moment.
KTRC is one of the few options that will move me to the 2010 model. I'd seriously consider the BMW k1300 as well though ...

[Martin#30]

This is the first bike I have had with ABS or traction control, and whilst I doubt/hope I will never need them, already I notice I feel far more comfortable riding in horrible conditions (torrential rain, wind, leaves etc).

I don't ride any faster, I certainly don't rely on the safety aids, but it is reassuring to know they are there. That is certainly worth a lot of £££ to me, and I can say for certain that the next bike I buy (to replace my sportsbike) will have these fitted.

Martin.

[Lonewolf]

I think on cars you expect them to come with ABS as standard and if it didnt have ABS you'd be wondering what you were buying these days especially on a modern car. But when it comes to bikes, there are only my last two bikes including the GTR which have had ABS and I have to admit I would now be very reluctant to purchase any bike which didnt have it. But then on the other hand I've also never had to use it, so I sometimes wonder whether its not just a gimmick to lull us bikers into a false sense of security and make us feel more reassured and at the same time encourage us to buy new technology.  :-\