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Those of you that own 09's, does your bike have ABS? I really don't want to try to lock the brakes to find out. I'm a novice. I'm going to take it to the dealer in a couple days. I just wanted to hear from those who own one. According to the pics on another thread of a bike with ABS, I noticed mine looks different. If my bike isn't ABS, I'm going to ask for a 500.00 credit. I was told the bike had ABS before I purchased it. Bastards.

Steve

If it has abs it will have the abs sticker on the front fender. Also there will be an abs sensor on the discs and an extra set of wires going to them. If you bought the bike in the USA, you do not have abs. We would know this if you put your location in your profile. I don't think abs is offered in Canada either. Basically, if you're not in Europe, you probably don't have abs.

The Canadian versions do have ABS, according to the Suzuki.ca site.

EDIT: Starting on the 09 models, anyway.

The Canadian version is ABS; I purchased mine in May from Tony's Cycle in Kingston , Ontario. Nice feature to have when caught in the rain!

I stand corrected aboot Canada.

Post a picture of your front wheel, we can then tell you right away.

is there a warning light that comes on when start up in the gauge cluster somewhere that says "ABS"
it should stay on until about 6 kph give or take.
if you do - you have ABS

I like human potato's idea. Post a pic of the front wheel.

if you do post a pic, remember to take on of the right side of the wheel as the left side doesn't show any detail that is needed.

Thanks all. The U.S. version does not have ABS. I went back to the dealer and spoke with the salesman. I told him about the ABS, and he admitted to his manager that he told me the bike had ABS. The manager wrote me a check for 500.00 on the spot. Still wish I had ABS. But I'll be okay. It hardly ever rains in Albuquerque NM

Steve

bummer about the ABS,

great news about the 500 refund

new exhaust, luggage, etc, etc, etc

Yeah, I'm not going to complain. Picked up a jacket and some jeans, thermal socks and othing things.
BTW, I finally got my motorcycle endorsement. I'm riding the bike to and from work (two days now) and i'm in love. It is so easy to ride. I actually like the quiet stock muffler. Truely, happiness is owning a bike!

Steve

Is it possible to install ABS system on 08 GSX650F? If so, how much would it cost?

Yes you can and in short - LOTS AND LOTS of $$$$$

When I priced it (out of curiosity) at a dealer (so all new stuff) the total was well above $3000 aud and I recon I had forgotten stuff on the list.

If you want it on your bike you are better off trading up to a bike with it on.