With the launch of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 the concept of single channel or one channel ABS becomes quite popular, earlier the use of ABS in motorcycles was seen in entry level sportbikes like KTM Duke/RC 390, Honda CBR250R and Kawasaki Ninja 300. However, ABS or Anti Lock Brake/ Braking System is commonly used in four-wheelers as well as two-wheelers across the World but due to high cost involved the technology is restricted to the premium class vehicles. It is specially used in limited numbers on motorbikes due to its less cost effectiveness.
But companies like Bosch have developed low cost ABS specially designed for motorcycles. These ABS are known as Single Channel or One Channel ABS. The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is equipped with same set up of ABS made by Bosch. Unfortunately, despite of company’s clear declaration about the Single channel ABS used in latest RS200, there is quite a lot of controversies have taken place. These controversies came into play because of sheer ignorance and lack of information about the working of technology. For instance, the presence of ABS Sensor ring on the rear wheel of Pulsar RS 200 despite of company’s claim about Single channel ABS restricted to only front wheel of the bike, the same has become a topic of debate. As some say that the bike is actually equipped with ABS on both wheels, some say that the bike does not have single