Joint Venture for Motorcycle Anti-Lock Braking Systems

Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have established BRSF Active Safety Solutions, a joint venture focused on the local production and supply of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for the Indian motorcycle market.

Manufacturing Architecture and Operations
Brembo holds a 60% majority stake in the joint venture. Operations will be based at a new, automated manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, adjacent to the existing Brembo India plant. The facility is expected to employ approximately 50 people, with production volumes scaling in alignment with the progressive localization of the supply chain.

ABS Technology and Market Integration
The joint venture will supply advanced braking systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) under the BYBRE brand. The product portfolio includes both single-channel and dual-channel ABS solutions to address varying vehicle specifications and safety standards. The industrial setup is engineered to rapidly adapt to evolving safety regulations by integrating foundation brake components and advanced electronic control solutions.

Additional Context: This section details technical specifications and competitive benchmarking not included in the original announcement
In the Indian motorcycle market, government regulations mandate Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) for all two-wheelers with an engine displacement exceeding 125cc. While smaller vehicles rely on mechanical Combined Braking Systems (CBS), ABS utilizes electronic control units (ECUs) and wheel-speed sensors to rapidly modulate hydraulic brake pressure, preventing wheel lockup during emergency deceleration. A dual-channel ABS independently controls both the front and rear wheels, offering superior stability compared to a single-channel setup that only monitors the front wheel. By establishing local manufacturing in Pune—a major automotive hub—the joint venture directly competes with other Tier-1 suppliers like Bosch and Continental, which also maintain significant local production capacities to supply Indian OEMs.

Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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