VIDEO: Safety Tech, Explained

ABS. Stability control. Rear-wheel lift control. Hill hold control. Traction control. Wheelie control. Off-road ABS. Admittedly, it's almost frightening to think of how many electronic nannies there are on some big new BMWs and KTMs. But Bosch, the electronics giant that has developed all these technologies, says these features are all designed to make motorcycling "safer and more comfortable without compromising the thrill of the ride." Agree or not, this Bosch-produced video is well worth watching. Via several on-bike examples filmed at a test track, it shows in a very clear manner how these systems work, plus how they make our riding experience considerably safer.

More video: Last year, we tested the Bosch Off-road braking software on a KTM 1190 Adventure R. Could our ace off-road tester Ryan Dudek stop more quickly on a dry lake with or without Off-road ABS? Get the answer here: Off-Road Braking Test!