Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have agreed to create a joint venture in India focused on producing motorcycle anti-lock braking systems (ABS), the companies said. The new business will be named BRSF Active Safety Solutions and will be run under Brembo’s BYBRE brand, which covers foundation brake solutions for motorcycles.
Under the terms disclosed, Brembo will hold a 60% stake in the venture. Manufacturing operations will be carried out at a dedicated facility in Chakan, located in the Pune district. The plant will assemble and supply both dual-channel and single-channel ABS to motorcycle original equipment manufacturers operating in India.
The partnership is targeting India’s two-wheeler market, which the companies estimate can encompass as many as 25 million vehicles. Company statements indicate the initial workforce at the Indian plant is expected to be about 50 employees, with headcount to expand in line with production volumes as the business scales.
India’s transport ministry has proposed making ABS mandatory for motorcycles with engine displacement below 125cc. That rule, first proposed last June, had an implementation date of January 2026 that has since been postponed; a revised deadline has not yet been announced. Brembo cited the joint venture as evidence of its commitment to supporting the progressive evolution of motorcycle safety standards in India.
"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 joint venture remains subject to customary regulatory approvals before it can be closed and begin full operations. Further operational details, including production capacity and timelines, were not disclosed in the companies' statements.
For stakeholders in automotive components, two-wheeler manufacturing and broader vehicle safety supply chains, the collaboration represents a targeted manufacturing expansion tied to evolving regulatory frameworks in one of the world's largest two-wheeler markets.