I've ridden bikes for a long time and without an ABS system it's a very delicate balance between engine braking, front brakes and rear brakes to maximize your braking.

But the difference with ABS is ridiculous. ABS is pretty much when you hit those brakes you stop and do so without without locking up. Fully pulling on ABS brakes on a bike is pretty scary even though it's relatively safe.

The same applies to cars except you have less danger of locking up or swerving. Without ABS you can combo down gear, brake pedal and emergency brakes for maximum effect.

But with an ABS system you really only need to jam down on the brake pedal.