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Italy- Michele Colaninno, Piaggio CEO described 2025 as " undoubtedly a complex year globally " when releasing its FY 2025 results in March 2026( the year to December 31, 2025). He said the year saw " significant exogenous macroeconomic factors, such as new trade tariffs, rising raw material costs, and the performance of international currencies, all of which showed marked volatility." Consolidated net revenues of € 1,501.9m were-11.7 % compared to € 1,701.3m in 2024. Geographically, there was an overall decline, primarily reflecting the contraction of the European and US markets and the contraction of the premium market in APAC. Exchanged rate variances worsened the apparent comparatives, with EMEA and the Americas recording a-10.5 % decline, Asia Pacific-14 %, and India-14 %. In 2025, the Piaggio Group reported a net profit of € 34m, down 49.4 % from € 67.2m at 31 December 2024. As of 31 December 2025, the Piaggio Group had sold a total of 445,200 vehicles worldwide( 481,600 vehicles in 2024,-7.6 %). In PTW terms the Group sold 329,000 two-wheeled vehicles worldwide, for a net turnover of € 1,155.4m( 359,900 two-wheeled vehicles sold in 2024, for a turnover of € 1,298.3m). In Europe, the Piaggio Group achieved an overall share of 10.2 %, positioning itself among the top market leaders in the scooter segment with a share of 17.5 %. The Piaggio Liberty and Medley are said to have done well( high wheel models). In the motorcycle sector, in 2025 Aprilia saw growing volumes and revenues and was the leading European brand in sales of faired sport motorcycles in Europe, with a segment share of 13 %. " The RS 660 was among the best-selling sport bikes in Europe and the best-selling in Italy. The RS 457 also recorded excellent sales volumes ". At Moto Guzzi, growth was seen in sales of the V100 Mandello.
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BRENTA- Italian expertise in braking systems
Founded in 1983 by Silvano Stenech and his son Davide, Frenotecnica – now Endurance Two Wheelers S. p. A- began as a small artisan workshop and gradually evolved into a fully structured made in Italy manufacturing company, specialising in the design and production of highperformance friction materials. The BRENTA brand was launched in 2005 and its comprehensive range of ECER90 brake pads includes organic compounds offering reduced disc wear and smooth braking modulation( scooters and mid-size motorcycles, urban riding and medium-range touring); three different sintered formulations- Road for maxi scooters and road motorcycles requiring greater resistance to stress and higher performance levels, Pro Road for more demanding and intense road use( capable of maintaining consistent braking, even in extreme temperature conditions), and Pro Off-Road- developed and tested in racing
Pro Off-Road pads
environments to deliver high friction and consistent performance in motocross and enduro applications. At the top of the BRENTA range, Ceramic Racing pads are designed for track use and professional competition. Used by several SBK teams, they offer exceptional friction levels and mechanical resistance for maximum braking power. Brenta also offers Brake Discs
Pro Road pads
Front disc rotor for BMW R 1300 GS
Front brake disc for HONDA CBR 600
Rear disc rotor for BMW R 1300 GS
manufactured from heat-treated AISI 420 steel and engineered to optimise weight while ensuring high resistance to deformation, reduce vibrations and improve braking feel, with a braking track that enhances heat dissipation and pad cleaning. Today, the company operates from its full-function plant in Rovereto in northern Italy and is property of Endurance Overseas, the European holding company of the Endurance Group, which also owns other Italian premium spare parts manufacturers: Adler, Adige, Newfren and Grimeca. Certifications include IATF 16949, UNI EN ISO 9001 and KBA as well as the mandatory ECE R90 European approval for replacement braking components products. www. brentabrakes. com
Organic pads
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