Press Release
April 28, 2016
Riding safety gains significance
India mandates ABS for two-wheelers from 2018
Legislation can influence other markets such as Thailand
and Indonesia
 In 2012 nearly 36,000 people died in India while riding a two-wheeler
 Bosch accident research estimates that every third accident involving a twowheeler in India could be avoided with a motorcycle ABS
 Bosch has manufactured more than 2 million motorcycle ABS since 1995
 Bosch presented its new generation, motorcycle ABS10 as a solution
focusing on emerging markets.
 Motorcycle ABS is becoming a global standard
Bengaluru: Starting from 2018, antilock braking systems (ABS) will be introduced
as a standard equipment in India. In the middle of March 2016, the Indian
government released an official announcement on the legislation, with the
objective of further reducing traffic accident figures. Speaking about this
development, Mr. Sandeep N, head of Bosch new business unit ‘Two-Wheelers
& Powersports’ in India, said, “Technologies, such as the motorcycle ABS, are
key enablers that could help improve the quality of life. Motorcycle ABS has the
potential to significantly reduce accidents pertaining to two-wheeler related
fatalities. At Bosch we are committed to bringing a positive impact on motorcycle
safety through our products and solutions.”
According to a report filed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway
Department, in 2012 approximately 36,000 people died in India while riding a
two-wheeler. This accounts for nearly 26 percent of the total traffic accidents.
The mandatory fitment of motorcycle ABS means a significant step forward along
the way to saving lives in India. An estimation from Bosch’s accident research
study suggests, that every third accident involving a two-wheeler can be avoided
through the implementation of motorcycle ABS. Going beyond, the equipment
can also reduce the collision speed of every fifth accident thus helping to reduce
the severity of injuries sustained.
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Since 1995, Bosch has manufactured over two million units of the ABS for twowheelers. In 2015, Bosch presented a new generation of its motorcycle ABS,
ABS 10 which is up to 30 percent lighter than the current ABS 9 and specifically
developed for the use in emerging markets.
Motorcycle ABS is becoming a global standard
By making ABS compulsory for two-wheelers, the Indian government aims at
improving riding safety. In India, riding concerns primarily revolve around the
country’s infrastructure concerns and unpredictable riding conditions. The
regulation is set to apply to two-wheelers with an engine displacement over 125
cc. For two-wheelers with an engine displacement less than or equal to 125 cc,
manufacturers have the choice of installing either ABS or the combined brake
system (CBS) in order to meet the mandate.
In the European Union, motorcycle ABS has been mandated for all new vehicle
types from the beginning of 2016. Similar legislation will also be applicable in
Japan from 2018 and in Taiwan from 2019. In Brazil, it is set to apply to twowheelers with an engine displacement ≥300 cc ramping up between 2016 and
2019. ABS for two-wheelers is also on the political agenda in the U.S. and
Australia.
More riding safety for emerging markets
This legislation in India has the potential to influence other emerging markets,
such as Indonesia and Thailand, where small two-wheelers also count as the
most important means of transportation.
Each year some 21,000 people die in the two-wheeler-accidents in Indonesia
and Thailand. Evidence of the extent to which motorcycle ABS increases safety
can be found in accident analyses conducted in these two countries. Estimations
show that roughly one in four accidents in these countries could have been
prevented with the help of ABS.
The antilock braking system enables riders to brake without fear, so they react
more quickly and with more power. For example, it prevents the front wheel from
locking during an emergency braking maneuver. This means the two-wheeler
remains stable, making it easier to avoid a fall.
Bosch has a solution for increasing the riding safety
It is for this target group that Bosch has developed the new, smaller generation of
its motorcycle ABS, ABS10, comprising a one-channel and a two-channel
solution. In the next five years, Bosch is expecting significant growth in the
market for two-wheeler safety systems. A major driver of this is the growing
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demand in emerging markets. According to Bosch’s end-user survey 2014
conducted in Thailand and Indonesia, over 70 percent of riders recognize the
importance of motorcycle ABS.
Contact person for press inquiries:
Roohie Menon
Phone: +91 80 22992440
About Mobility Solutions
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures,
its 2015 sales came to 41,7 billion euros, or 60 percent of total group sales. This makes the
Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector
combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and
connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity
are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse
solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and
vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services
for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations,
such as electronic engine management, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel
technology.
About Bosch in India
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility
Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside of Germany, for end to
end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through nine
companies, viz, Bosch Ltd., Bosch Chassis Systems India Ltd., Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.,
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bosch Automotive Electronics
India Pvt. Ltd., Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt. Ltd., BSH Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd., ETAS
Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., and Robert Bosch Automotive Steering India Pvt. Ltd. In India,
Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to include
15 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. In 2014, Bosch India
generated consolidated revenue of about ₨.15, 250 crores* of which ₨. 10,800 crores* was
from third party. The Group in India employs over 30,000 associates of which close to 14,000
work on areas relating to research and development. In 2015, the Group in India filed for over
200 patents.
In India, Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. In 2014, the
company earned revenue of over ₨. 9,570 crores.
Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com
*The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und
Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly
375,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2015). The company generated sales of
70.6 billion euros in 2015. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility
Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiaries and
regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s
global manufacturing and sales network covers some 150 countries. The basis for the
company’s future growth is its innovative strength. Bosch employs 55,800 associates in
research and development at roughly 118 locations across the globe. The Bosch Group’s
strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of
life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short,
Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”
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