BMW has been putting anti-lock brakes on its motorcycles for some time already, but now has tied in its ASC (Automatic Stability Control) for 2007. The spin-control system will be available as a cost option on touring models in the company's K and Boxer Series, and marks the first time such a system is being marketed in the two-wheeled world.

With the addition of ASC, wheel sensors normally used for ABS are now charged with detecting rear wheel slippage for the purpose of retarding engine power. The system intervenes in the ignition angle initially, then cuts out fuel injection if further corrective action is necessary.

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BMW Motorrad's new Integral ABS does away with the previous system's ram pressure system, and is now controlled by an automotively-derived valve system. The new arrangement is said to reduce brake lever feedback, and applies pressure solely onto the front wheel via a hydraulic circuit, which reportedly gives a more direct feeling, and make it easier for new riders to transition from a traditional non ABS-equipped bike.