XB9SX breaking distance

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Hi guys,
I'm considering to purchase either the XB9SX or a Kawasaki Z750s.

I've recently ridden the XB9SX and had to do an emergency stop during which I got the rear wheel off the ground (real high..) this frightened the life out of me.
Now, consider that I don't want to get the rear wheel off the ground, I have to break lighter.
Won't it make the total breaking distance longer than on other 'sane' bikes?

Thanks,

 

[mrdozer2you]

Well, emergency stopping on any bike sucks. You have to use both brakes at the ame time, front/rear.(on hard stops) You can lock the rear wheel and let off a bit on the front.

 

[bahamasair]

Why do you want to keep the rear wheel on the ground? I can push my weight back when emergency stopping and keep the wheel down without much problem. I weigh 250lbs tho.

 

[Leathercash]

It's amazing how fast a Buell machine can stop! I hate the brake dust though[mad][up]