I think ABS is a must have in the SNOW!!!! I'll probably get it on my next bike because there seem to be a lot of sheep that can't ride without it so it's probably a good idea for resale if you plan on changing bikes every few years. Personally after going on a few poker runs it becomes obvious that there are lots of you guys on motorcycles that need all the help you can possibly get to keep it upright.

 

Everyone seems to love ABS. The guys who have it love the ABS itself. The guys that don't love it becuase it gives them one more reason to call someone a poser.