- Activation: Even though it locks the rear wheel, it is typically activated by a firm, quick squeeze and release of the front brake lever while the bike is at a standstill.
- Electronic Control: The ABS modulator holds the hydraulic pressure in the rear brake circuit by shutting a valve.
- Not a Parking Brake: It is not intended for long-term use. Triumph recommends not leaving it activated for more than 10 minutes to avoid potentially damaging the ABS solenoids through overheating.
- Dependence on Rear Brake: Because the system relies on the rear brake circuit, if your rear brakes are spongy or ineffective, the hill hold feature may fail to hold the bike properly.
The Triumph Rocket 3 R features an
electronically variable, partially integrated (linked) braking system. This system is designed to improve stability and braking efficiency on such a heavy motorcycle.
How Front-to-Rear Linking Works
- Automatic Activation: When you squeeze the front brake lever, the motorcycle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU) automatically applies a portion of the rear brake.
- Proportional Pressure: The amount of rear braking force is proportional to how hard the rider pulls the front lever.
- ECU Decision Making: The system uses an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)to decide the exact proportion of rear braking based on variables such as:
- Vehicle speed
- Weight transfer
- Lean angle (Optimised Cornering ABS)
- One-Way Linking: The integration only works from front to rear. Using the rear brake pedal alone will only activate the rear brake and does not engage the front.
Key Performance Benefits
- Balanced Stopping: By slightly engaging the rear brake first or simultaneously, the system helps "settle" the bike and counteracts the massive weight transfer that occurs when braking a 290kg+ machine.
- Improved Cornering: The Continental IMU allows the system to adjust braking distribution mid-turn to maintain the rider's intended line.
- Braking Components: The system controls high-specification Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers on 320mm front discs and a 300mm rear disc
MK 100 MAB - Motorcycle Anti-lock Brake System rocket 3 r gt
The
Continental MK 100 MAB
is a high-performance, two-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that serves as the core safety module for the
Triumph Rocket 3 R and GT. Developed in partnership with
Continental, this system integrates an advanced six-axis
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to provide "Optimised Cornering ABS" as a standard feature on both models.
Key Features on the Triumph Rocket 3 R/GT
- Optimised Cornering ABS: Using the IMU to monitor roll, pitch, yaw, and lean angles, the system adjusts braking pressure in real-time to maintain stability and performance even when the bike is leaned over in a curve.
- Electronic Linked Braking: The Continental ABS ECU automatically determines the correct proportion of rear braking force when the front lever is applied, based on speed and weight transfer.
- Rear Wheel Lift-Off Protection (RLP): The MK 100 MAB includes sensors to detect and prevent the rear wheel from lifting during extreme deceleration, ensuring maximum stability.
- Multiple ABS Modes: The system's settings are automatically tailored through the bike's four riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, and Rider-configurable) to suit different conditions and riding styles.
- Hill Hold Control: This feature uses the ABS unit to apply the rear brake on inclines, preventing the motorcycle from rolling back until the rider begins to move off.
Hardware Specifications
- Braking Components: The MK 100 MAB unit works in conjunction with top-tier Brembo Stylema® hardware, including dual 320mm front discs with 4-piston radial monobloc calipers and a 300mm rear disc.
- Module Profile: The latest generation of this unit is approximately 50% smaller and lighter than its predecessors, weighing roughly 620g
