Aston Martin and French motorbike manufacturer Brough Superior revealed the AMB 001 Pro Superbike
Aston Martin and French motorbike manufacturer, Brough Superior, have revealed the AMB 001 Pro, a visceral 997cc track-only superbike inspired by the Valkyrie AMR Pro.
Aston reveals superbike
The strictly limited-edition AMB 001 Pro is the latest design collaboration between the two brands, pairing Aston Martin’s legendary design with state-of-the-art Brough Superior motorcycle engineering. Offered in a single Pro specification, the successor to the sold-out AMB 001 was inspired by Aston Martin’s track hypercar, the Valkyrie AMR Pro. Like its inspiration, AMB 001 Pro takes track performance to the extreme, offering a 25 percent power increase on its predecessor, with its 225 HP producing a power-to-weight ratio of 1.28 hp/kg, similar to that of a Formula One car. Thierry Henriette, chief executive officer of Brough Superior, said, “We are excited to reveal the AMB 001 Pro. 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 aluminium, 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 continued by saying, “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”. The AMB 001, the first-ever Aston Martin motorcycle, was revealed in 2019.
The coming together of Aston Martin and Brough Superior, two iconic and historic British performance brands, produced a unique, modern, lightweight and powerful sports bike, limited to just 100 units and now fully sold out. The new AMB 001 Pro builds on what was learned from the AMB 001 and takes track exhilaration to the extreme. The power increase comes courtesy of a new CNC-machined, dual-cylinder 997cc engine.
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 stabiliser 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 fibre 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. Initial orders have already been taken for the strictly limited-edition AMB 001 Pro, which will be hand built at the Brough Superior factory in Toulouse, France. First deliveries will take place in late 2023.