The MSC system uses accelerometers and/or gyroscopic sensors to evaluate how close to the limit of adhesion the motorcycle is cornering.
It reduces the allowable braking tire slip ratio, reducing the braking force, thus preventing the tire skid, and keeping the motorcycle from falling into the turn, or low-siding.
Unlike the automotive Electronic stability control, the MSC engages only if the rider is using the brakes.
It cannot prevent motorcycle crashes if they are caused by a loss of traction on slippery surfaces when the rider is only cornering and not applying the brakes.
The first production motorcycle with the MSC system was the 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure.