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The front wheel may lock or lose grip and cause a fall.
The front wheel may lock or lose grip, creating a risk of falling. In a bend the tyre must provide lateral force; abrupt braking can exceed the available grip. Forward load transfer does not inevitably cause locking, and it is unsafe to assume the gyroscopic effect will prevent a fall. Adapt speed before entering and use the controls progressively. ABS can reduce locking risk but does not guarantee grip or prevent every fall.
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The front wheel may lock or lose grip and cause a fall.
None: the gyroscopic effect guarantees that the rider cannot fall.
Only the rear wheel can lock; the front never loses grip when braking.
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