I did not want ABS for a $1,000 option, when looking for my NT. I even had a close call on my PC800, hit the brakes so hard that the rear end started to come around. that was scary, I went from about 45 mph to 10 real fast. there were 3 lanes , and the right lane was a mandatory right turn that was clear, heavy traffic stopped, a car trying to turn left from opposite direction came across right in front of me. had to hit those brakes the hardest I ever did on the street. even tho had this near miss, ABS still not worth $1,000 option for me. be glad when price comes down with mandatory laws, that don't have to factor in, with or without, its on all.