CFMOTO 1000MT-X with Brembo braking system. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
CFMOTO, one of China's largest motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, is strengthening its global expansion strategy through a partnership with Brembo, a global leader in braking technology based in Italy, as the company seeks to evolve from an exporter of finished products into a high-performance producer with international engineering capabilities.
The companies signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement in July, establishing a joint research and development framework that goes beyond a traditional supplier relationship. Under the agreement, Brembo will be involved in CFMOTO's vehicle development process, including brake system design, engineering integration and performance calibration.
"Establishing a long-term strategic partnership with Brembo will further strengthen CFMOTO's competitiveness and brand presence in global markets," Chen Zhiyong, vice-president of CFMOTO, said.
The agreement comes as Chinese motorcycle manufacturers seek to move higher in the value chain by combining domestic manufacturing scale with global technology partnerships. For CFMOTO, the collaboration is aimed at reinforcing its premium positioning and accelerating overseas growth.
