Brembo, the global mobility innovation leader, and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems, market leader in China’s motorcycle ABS sector, have signed a joint venture establishing a new company, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, dedicated to the production of ABS for the Indian motorcycle market.

Brembo will hold a 60 per cent majority stake in the joint venture, which will focus on the local assembly and supply of ABS for motorcycles in the Indian market. Operations will be carried out at a dedicated manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, one of India’s main automotive and motorcycle industrial hubs, located next to the Brembo India plant.

The project includes the deployment of highly advanced and automated assembly lines, reflecting a strong focus on quality, efficiency and industrial excellence. The plant is expected to employ around 50 people, with a progressive ramp-up aligned with production volumes and the localisation of the supply chain.

“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, Motorcycle GBU Chief Operating Officer, Brembo. “Leveraging our long-standing experience in the Indian market and by investing in local production and industrial capabilities, we aim to accompany the market’s transition toward more advanced braking solutions.”

“Within this joint venture, our role is to translate this shared vision into an efficient and localised industrial operation. Together with Brembo, we are establishing a manufacturing platform focused on quality, reliability and the specific requirements of the Indian motorcycle market,” said Hill Shan, Founder, Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems.

The synergies between Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems create a significant opportunity to further strengthen leadership in foundation brake solutions for motorcycles under the BYBRE brand, enabling the supply of advanced braking systems to Original Equipment customers in the Indian market.

The joint venture will offer customers both dual-channel and single-channel ABS solutions, aiming to cover all needs and potential in the Indian market. In the future, more advanced technology products will also be introduced to the joint venture if needed. The industrial setup has been designed to enable the joint venture to respond effectively to current market requirements and quickly react to evolving safety standards in India.

With the complementary expertise of the two partners, the joint venture aims to position itself as a solution provider for motorcycle braking systems, serving as a single, reliable partner for Original Equipment customers and as a competent integrator of foundation brake components and advanced braking solutions.

India represents the world’s largest two-wheeler market, with up to 25 million registered vehicles, characterised by solid expansion rates and strong prospects for technological innovation and growing attention to safety.

In this context, the joint venture further reinforces both companies’ commitment to industrial development in India, with a focus on technology transfer, operational efficiency and the progressive localisation of the supply chain. The closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals.