Can you switch the ABS off? I can see that being an issue on rough roads

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I know I've quoted an old post, but feel it is worth mentioning in this thread...

My experience with the CB500X ABS has been nothing short of outstanding in off-road conditions - seriously, it works VERY VERY well on the dirt and loose gravel, and even wet grassy slopes - none of the giving up and running away with you that plagued early BMW ABS systems - it just simple hauls you up regardless of the surface.

What is perhaps most surprising is how well it works for what is ostensibly such a simple system - it is a basic single channel system (ie. it doesn't have a separate rear channel that can be switched off, like the new Africa Twin for example) - and is another example of how Honda have made this simple and straightforward bike, that does exactly what you want it to!

As I say, I would have no qualms about riding the ABS equipped CB500X anywhere off-road, but for those old-schoolers of a nervous disposition, you might also be pleased to hear that Rally-Raid have developed a simple by-pass switch, that allows you to disengage and reengage the ABS at will, even on the fly. Perhaps best of all, it won't reset itself to default on when you cut the ignition (the potential source of so many woes for BMW owners I understand ;o)

That way, you always have the choice whether to have ABS available or not.

Hope that gives some food for thought...

Jenny x