Aston Martin X Brough Superior AMB 001 Motorcycle Almost Ready for Delivery

Aston Martin x Brough Superior Limited Edition AMB 001 Motorcycle has begun its testing programme and is on track for delivery later this year to 100 select customers.

Revealed in November last year, the AMB 001 motorcycle is Aston Martin‘s first foray into the world of two-wheels and is designed in collaboration with British bespoke motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior.

Established in Nottingham, England, in 1919, by George Brough, Brough Superior Motorcycles were the fastest, best-looking, and most expensive bikes around at the time, with celebrity clients like T.E Lawrence “of Arabia” who owned seven of the brand at one time.

The brand was relaunched in 2013 by Thierry Henriette, a highly-respected motorcycle designer, starting with the famous SS100 made popular by Lawrence of Arabia and continues to this day manufacturing hand-crafted motorcycles – including the limited edition AMB 001.

Designed as a unique lightweight track-only motorcycle with a turbocharged V-twin engine capable of producing 180 horsepower, the AMB 001 draws design inspiration from mid-engined Aston Martin cars and is hand-assembled in the Brough Superior factory in Toulouse, France.

Currently undergoing prototype testing as part of the development programme for the AMB 001, the Brough Superior test drivers and team have been able to validate the chassis geometry, the ergonomics, and dynamic behaviour of the motorcycle ahead of its delivery later this year.

Sharing on the motorcycle’s unique design, Brough Superior CEO Thierry Henriette said, “One of the key design features of the AMB 001 is an aluminium fin that runs along the full length of a carbon fibre tank, passing under the saddle and out onto the rear. The body holding the fin and supporting the saddle is one of the areas where we called on the unique knowledge of Mecano ID, who joined the project to apply specialist aerospace-quality carbon fibre skills to the exclusive AMB 001.

While the focus of the track testing is directed at the chassis, engine bench testing takes place in parallel to streamline the development process. The AMB 001 boasts a turbocharged engine with an output of 180 hp, which is unique in the motorcycle industry for a serial production bike. The turbo package includes an intercooler; this imposing radiator with its striking oversized/wide intake manifold, gives the V-twin a supercar engine appearance.”

Commenting on the progress of the AMB 001 project, Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman said, “Everybody involved has managed to make tremendous progress with the development of AMB 001, despite the challenges we have all been facing. This special motorcycle is, like our road cars, the result of beautiful design melding with modern technology to produce a bike that any collector will be proud of. We are delighted to see how much progress has been made, both on and off track and look forward to the moment when production starts for this stunning machine.”

Designed and engineered for the race track, the AMB 001 features Aston Martin leathers, carbon fiber bodywork, and paint colors. Priced at 108,000 EUR (including VAT), orders are strictly limited to just 100 examples and are on schedule for first deliveries at the end of this year.