Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India joint venture for motorcycle ABS systems

Italian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have agreed to form a joint venture in India to make motorcycle anti-lock braking systems, expanding into a market set for tighter safety rules.

Brembo said on Wednesday it ‌would ⁠hold a ⁠60% stake in the new company, BRSF Active Safety ​Solutions, which will produce anti-lock braking systems from a dedicated facility ​in Chakan, in Pune district.

The venture will target India's two-wheeler market, which the companies said totals ​up to 25 million vehicles.


⁠BRSF Active ‌Safety Solutions will assemble and supply ​both dual-channel ​and single-channel ABS for motorcycle original ⁠equipment manufacturers in India

The Indian plant is ​expected to employ around 50 people, ​with staffing to grow in line with production volumes

India's transport ministry has proposed last June mandatory ABS for motorcycles with engine displacement below 125cc; a January 2026 implementation date was postponed, ‌with new deadline still pending

"The joint venture with Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems reflects ​our commitment ​to supporting the ⁠progressive evolution of motorcycle safety standards in India," said Andrea Paganessi, Brembo's Motorcycle GBU Chief Operating Officer

The ​venture will operate under Brembo's BYBRE brand, which covers foundation brake solutions for motorcycles

The joint venture is subject to customary regulatory approvals before closing