Aston Martin and Brough Superior superbike spawns monitor model

Aston Martin teamed up with fellow historic British model Brough Superior to launch the beautiful AMB 001 superbike in 2019. On Tuesday, the 2 unveiled a brand new track-focused model at 2022 EICMA, an annual motorbike present that takes place in Milan, Italy.

The brand new model is known as the AMB 001 Professional, and its design takes inspiration from Aston Martin’s Valkyrie AMR Professional track-focused hypercar. This focus has resulted in additional energy, extra downforce, and fewer weight in comparison with the AMB 001.

The superbike is obtainable in a single specification, which means all of them will characteristic a body painted in Aston Martin Verdant Jade and accented with Photon Lime. Uncovered carbon fiber will characteristic on the remaining surfaces, whereas the engine, a 1.0-liter V-twin, will likely be painted black.

The engine delivers a peak 225 hp, which is up from the 180 hp of the AMB 001. The additional energy is courtesy of a revised engine with stable billet development for further energy and a brand new cylinder design with moist cylinder liners claimed to enhance cooling.

The load of the bike is roughly 386 lb, which means the ability to weight ratio is approaching that of a System 1 race automotive. A part of the weight-saving measures embody a chemically etched aluminum Aston Martin brand, which is simply 70 microns thick, or roughly 30% thinner than a human hair. It options on the nostril cowl and tank.

One other key enchancment over the AMB 001 is elevated downforce, generated by way of a brand new spoiler and aspect wings on the entrance. These work along with aspect blades to assist channel air over the rider. On the rear is a fin that acts as a stabilizer.

Efficiency figures for the superbike have not been launched.

The AMB 001 Professional’s manufacturing is restricted to 88 models, and construct slots will possible go quick contemplating the unique AMB 001 with a manufacturing run of 100 models was shortly offered out after its reveal. Pricing for the AMB 001 Professional hasn’t been introduced however the authentic AMB 001 was priced from 108,000 euros (roughly $108,000).

Manufacturing will happen at Brough Superior’s plant in Toulouse, France, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2023.