Tuesday 8th November 2022

Behold the incredible AMB 001 Pro superbike

Aston Martin and Brough Superior are at it again, now with 225hp...

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It would be fair to say that Aston Martin’s first motorbike - the AMB 001 of 2019 - didn’t disappoint, what with its stunning design and 1hp-per-kg performance. All 100 sold out, in fact, so now Aston (along with project partner Brough Superior) is back with something even more extreme: the AMB 001 Pro.

As is Aston naming convention with cars like the Valkyrie and old Vantage AMR, Pro means a significant increase in performance. A new 997cc v-twin now produces 225hp, up from 180hp before, meaning there’s 1.28hp for every kilogram of bike. Aston Martin says this is comparable to an F1 car, and puts the Pro into ‘hyperbike’ territory. The engine also benefits from a crankcase machined from sold billet aluminium, a production bike first which improves construction stiffness. A new cylinder head will benefit cooling, should an owner venture out on track to fully experience that sensational performance.

The Pro is very much intended to be enjoyed on circuit, too, with increased downforce thanks to the new front end (see the spoiler, wings, and fixed cowl) as well as a more aerodynamic fin. Marek Reichmann added: “There is no separation between the advanced materials, design and technical capabilities of the bike… 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”.

As if to prove the bike’s extreme nature, and further link this AMB 001 Pro to its Valkyrie namesake, the badges use Aston’s ‘lacewing’ technology. It’s chemical etched aluminium that’s 99.4 per cent lighter than the standard enamel and 30 per cent thinner than human hair. So no trendy biker beard when you ride this, presumably.

Those that think the Pro looks out-of-this-world brilliant in Verdant Jade with Photon Lime accents and satin carbon fibre are in luck, as that’s the only spec that’s going to be available. Aston chose it as a nod to their successful four-wheeled racers, and it seems an inspired choice - not least because it differentiates this 001 from the original, with its hand stitched tan leather and (slightly) more laid-back vibe. There may well be customers out there that want both, after all…

The AMB 001 Pro has been revealed at the EICMA bike show in Milan alongside a Valkyrie equivalent. Though only a prototype for the moment, it’s surely not going to change a great deal between now and first deliveries this time next year. Doesn’t matter, anyway, as Aston says some of the 88-unit production run - to be hand assembled at Brough Superior’s Toulouse factory - are already spoken for. Those that want one of the rest best move fast.

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• Aston Martin AMB 001 takes to the track
• Riding the Aston Valkyrie AMR Pro, Miami-style

[Hingy]

I am loving the slick tyres in the pictures.

[romac]

Nice looking bike, but...

article said:

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

I'd rather not feel as though I am part of the track when riding a machine like this - sounds painful and expensive!

[Macboy]

I really hope that this requires very little effort on the part of Aston Martin and that the PR generated offsets that small cost because they are are absolutely dire financial straights right now and focussing on fixing the business should surely be a better use of everyone's time. The latest round of funding has given them - yet another - lifeline but they posted a £580m loss in Q3 (almost exactly the same amount that Bentley and Lamborghini each made in profit) and now have not far off £1 billion of debt. One billion pounds. This type of fluff may keep the name in the specialist press but you really do hope they're not paying any attention to column inches right now.

[flange.]

I bet those wheel covers on the rear are an absolute joy to remove when you need to check pressures on a track day.

[asci.white]

romac said:

I'd rather not feel as though I am part of the track when riding a machine like this - sounds painful and expensive!

I watched a good friend become part of Becketts at Silverstone while riding his V twin. That was two weeks in hospital he'd rather forget.

[carinaman]

flange. said:

I bet those wheel covers on the rear are an absolute joy to remove when you need to check pressures on a track day.

How accurate are tyre pressure monitoring systems these days?

The trims would have to be removed to alter the pressures I assume?

[Draxindustries1]

In 2004 I bought from Seastar bikes Norfolk a Kawasaki ZX10R. This was the 180hp average of the then 1000cc sports bikes Inc the R1 and GXR.
The performance was insane. Not that I tried it but the road tests put it at 104mph in 1st gear alone.
I very much doubt the average rider could handle the bike pushed to its limits let alone something with 225hp..

[greyarea]

I think Mr Stroll is trying to prove the old adage about how to make a small fortune from the car industry/F1...start with a large fortune

[chrisironside]

That looks like a lovely way to die.

[Kipsrs]

Not that I’m a huge fan of Aston Martin, I do have to echo the thoughts of Macboy. It would be nice to think of a British car manufacturer in the future. This sort of project, for what gain? during potential financial instability seems odd to me. When does a business draw the line and ask the question at what cost for what gain? And, is it worth pursuing it? Just my humble thoughts.
Back to the bike, it does look the business and with 225bhp should look good in someone’s collection.

[rodericb]

The engine in this thing is turbocharged so it should have decent power. I can't find any weight figures of the bike. The "ultimate" expression of the Ducati twin - the 1199 Superleggera - made 215hp (naturally aspirated) and weighed 167kg wet. It was a 1299cc engine in that Ducati. The closest in size first and power second is the Ducati Panigale R which was 998cc and made 205hp (naturally aspirated).

[BigChiefmuffinAgain]

Strange how I've never seen one of the original one's on the road....

[GT3hopeful]

Lot of speed for 108,000 euros

[trevalvole]

rodericb said:

The engine in this thing is turbocharged so it should have decent power.

It's interesting that you say it is turbocharged - my impression is that most forced induction on bikes is supercharging - presumably because predictability of power delivery is everything.

[mekondelta]

BigChiefmuffinAgain said:

Strange how I've never seen one of the original one's on the road....

Check the ditches...

[ah80809]

'Oi! Aston Martin, while you're at it, I'd like some some space-pants and a shark fitted with lazerbeams to go with my speedboat, VTOL plane, Valkyrie and AMB 001 Pro hyperbole-bike' .. and I want them yesterday, with chips .. and curry sauce .. come on, hurry up, I haven't got all-day!'

Do I want one ... noooo (yeah, I do, see below)

Could I afford one .. nooooooo000

Am I a bit envious of someone who could .. a little bit (see above)

However, Honda got there a long time ago: https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanes...

[lukeyman]

mekondelta said:

BigChiefmuffinAgain said:

Strange how I've never seen one of the original one's on the road....

Check the ditches...

Track only aren't they?

Not that they're likely to get used for that either.

[Maccmike8]

£100k ish?

[smilo996]

The whole Brough Superior name purchase is a bit absurd, however this looks both innovative and amazing. Motorcycle design is often both conventional and increasingly where function trumps form, especially with race bikes. No wonder they are all sold and hope, at least a few get thrashed as opposed to doing 30mph on crowded chic streets.

[NMNeil]

lukeyman said:

Track only aren't they?

Not that they're likely to get used for that either.

Look like it with no lights, and I doubt they have a catalytic converter tucked under the fairing.