One of the areas of concern amongst potential buyers and safety advocates has been the absence of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on the Bajaj CT125X. At a time when ABS is seemingly becoming a norm, even in the budget segment, CT125X is a rare bike in the segment for not offering this safety feature. This obviously begs a number of important questions about the bike's safety credentials, particularly for less experienced riders or those who ride in trickier conditions regularly. How important is it to not have ABS in a real world riding scenario? What compenastating factors in the bike’s design or performance compensate for this omission? Which features should budget conscious riders prioritize if ABS is so important, or is it less of a priority for a bike in this category? In this section we will investigate the ramifications of this design choice and how it affects rider safety.