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Which is the Safest Motorcycle? | Motorcycle Traction Control | KTM390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS or Royal Enfield Himalayan
We all enjoy riding motorcycles just because it is the most direct way to meet nature, right from cold breeze to rain water, snow or sunlight apart from watching the fascinating beauty. However, unless experienced, one has a risk of dying 20 times higher than a car driver.
No amount of experience or skill, can beat today’s modern safety systems as human beings are likely to forget, feel lethargic or even may not be in right frame of mind to work as efficiently all the time. When talking of adventure which means unpredictable weather and long rides, there is a great chance of making a mistake. I see many riders complaining about annoying Motorcycle Traction control which comes ON every time you switch off an engine, but today by the time I finish this video, you will think twice before switching OFF Motorcycle Traction control.
When we talk of a rider’s safety there are many things which come into our mind. However, when buying a motorcycle one must certainly look into following 5 most essential elements as they can directly relate to your safety.
1. Seat Height
2. Weight
3. Antilock Braking System or ABS
4. Motorcycle Traction Control and
5. Slipper Clutch
To keep the video short, I will just talk about Motorcycle Traction Control which is the most important rider’s safety aid.
Unfortunately apart from the KTM390 Adventure, both RE Himalayan and BMW G 310 GS are not provided with motorcycle traction control.
Secondly and more importantly KTM 390 Adventure is not fitted with an ordinary MTC but it is a Lean Sensitive MTC which is not seen only on big adventure bikes.
The lean-angle sensitive MTC reacts immediately moment the rear wheel rotation speed becomes disproportionate to the riding situation. And in milliseconds, MTC reduces the engine power to prevent any slippage or skid of the rear wheel. This happens so smoothly that it is hard to notice unless riding in extreme off-road conditions.
To do this MTC uses many sensors to calculate the Lean angle, roll rate, yaw rate, longitudinal acceleration, front wheel speed, rear wheel speed apart from the throttle and gear position. The big adventure bikes like the KTM 1290 use many other sensors to provide different riding modes which again control MTC and the ABS.
While in the air force to get closeup photographs of the aircraft for the most popular Flight Safety Calendar, we used to fly very close. Sometimes even with opened rear ramps of AN-32 aircraft where I could even say good morning and also read the pilot’s facial expressions. Exactly in same fashion and to prove my point, I always film motorcycles while in motion from very close angles. And to shoot some big adventure bikes flying dust I had to switch off traction control to get good low end torque without any intervention. With MTC off motorcycle throttle becomes highly responsive and gives you good surge of power without any break.
Such power is required to maintain your momentum which is the trick to cross slush, sand, dirt or even while climbing a steep hill. Otherwise if MTC is left on, it will still do a good job to cross thickest slush but at its own pace and style.
To see more details about this topic of low end torque and traction, kindly watch another video of mine. The link of same is placed below.
So to film few big adventure bikes, I had mounted 3 cameras including a 360 degree Hero Max. I was also aware that, my mind was slightly diverted more towards capturing some stunning shots. And while negotiating a turn, I came across a rut in which my entry was perfect but exit of the rear wheel was out which caused a bad fall. No doubts, I made my best attempt to control the motorcycle but the action ended may be in just 2 second. I was lucky to have missed a huge rock and landed flat on chest ribs on a soft ground, otherwise that stone could have ruptured my rib cage.
I am 100% confident the if the Motorcycle Traction control was left ON, it would have saved me from that accident as I had made many runs previously on same trail and same rut but always with MTC ON.
So I am sure now one can understand that why KTM engineers decided to activate the MTC, every time the engine was switched off by using the key.
Even when you switch off ABS on KTM 390 Adventure, it will still maintain a partial working on the front wheel just to prevent the wheel locking which is really a good and intelligent part of the design.
Rest of the videos covering other rider’s safety aids will be uploaded soon. If you wish to watch more of such technical videos, kindly subscribe to my channel.
LOW END TORQUE KTM390 Adventure FILM link as placed below -
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