Aston Martin-Brough Superior Latest Hyper-Bike Revealed

Aston Martin and Brough Superior have revealed their latest hyper-performance motorcycle in the shape of the very limited production AMB 001 Pro.

The machine is a follow-up to the original collaboration machine, the AMB 001 which sold out after its release in 2019. This new bike is a 997cc track only superbike inspired by Aston Martin’s unrivaled Valkyrie AMR Pro hypercar and has been unveiled at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.

With a production run limited to just 88 models it’s likely retail for more than $120,000, yet still expected to sell out just as fast as its predecessor. That’s largely thanks to a claimed power boost to 223bhp a 25% power increase on its predecessor and with a dry weight of just 175kgs, providing a power to weight ratio of 1.28hp/kg, similar to that of a Formula One car and .

The new AMB 001 Pro builds on the learnings from the AMB 001 and takes track exhilaration to the extreme.  The power increase comes courtesy of a new CNC-machine, 997cc water-cooled dohc 88˚ V-twin four-stroke with four valves per cylinder and composite chain/gear cam drive engine, which has been fully machined from AL 5000 solid billet. The ideal properties of the material improve the stiffness of the structural engine, whilst a new cylinder design with wet cylinder liners helps to improve cooling.

Downforce is increased via the front spoiler and side wings, with the front cowl now fixed to the bodywork to manage the downforce at the front end of the motorcycle. A tunnel effect air blade directs air over the rider. The airflow enters through a large intake integrated into the front wing, then passes through the new front cowl, to be deflected through the dynamic windshield. A rear fin with an aero stabilizer design further refines the aerodynamic updates.

The AMB 001 Pro is offered in a single specification, featuring a racing livery that combines Aston Martin Verdant Jade with satin finished carbon fiber and black Cerakote engine and suspension. These are highlighted by Photon Lime accents, paying a nod to Aston Martin’s winning bloodline of track racers.

In common with other extreme performance, ultra-luxury Aston Martin models, AMB 001 Pro is fitted with the Aston Martin ‘lacewing’ badge. Designed for the Aston Martin Valkyrie program, the chemical etched aluminum lacewing is a remarkable 99.4% lighter than the brand’s regular enamel badge, and at just 70 microns thick is 30% thinner than a human hair.  It will be applied on the nose cowl and tank, on top of the painted finish yet beneath a perfectly smooth coat of lacquer.

Thierry Henriette, chief executive officer of Brough Superior, said: “The success of its predecessor, coupled with the incredible Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro, inspired us to get together again to create a new superbike; one that we know will excite our customers. We are particularly proud of the new engine type, with a crankcase fully machined from solid billet aluminum, which is a unique feature for a production motorcycle. With the marked increase in power this takes AMB 001 Pro into the hyperbike sector.”

Marek Reichman, executive vice-president and chief creative officer of Aston Martin, added:

“It’s a beautifully simple formula. Form plus technology equals performance. When you push something to the very edge of capacity, and do it seamlessly, the resulting experience can have you breathless. There is no separation between the advanced materials, design and technical capabilities of the bike. We’ve achieved this fluidity again with Brough Superior for those who desire a track superbike like none other. The rider is part of this moving sculpture and will literally feel as though they are part of the track when laying atop the AMB 001 Pro.”

— Paul Myles is a seasoned automotive journalist based in Europe. Follow him on Twitter @Paulmyles_