Aston Martin and Brough Superior Reveal the AMB 002 Roadster
Aston Martin and Brough Superior have taken another significant step in their remarkable motorcycle partnership with the unveiling of the new AMB 002 Roadster, the first road-legal motorcycle to carry the Aston Martin name. Following the spectacular AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro track-only superbikes introduced in 2019 and 2022 respectively, the AMB 002 brings the collaboration to the public road with an entirely new machine focused on performance, exclusivity, craftsmanship and distinctive design.
Unlike its track-focused predecessors, the AMB 002 has been designed specifically for road use, while retaining the exotic engineering and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of the Aston Martin and Brough Superior partnership. Just 300 examples will be individually built, making the AMB 002 an exceptionally exclusive motorcycle from the outset. Order books have officially opened, with first deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027.
At the heart of the AMB 002 is an all-new 1,083cc, four-stroke, water-cooled 88-degree DOHC V-twin engine. Featuring four valves per cylinder and a composite chain and gear cam drive, the engine produces a claimed 130bhp and 110Nm of torque. The powerplant has been developed to deliver strong low- and mid-range torque while maintaining a smooth and exhilarating top-end character.
The engine is designed, machined and assembled in-house at Brough Superior’s headquarters in Toulouse, France, with CNC-machined billet engine cases developed with weight reduction and structural efficiency in mind. Power is transferred through a six-speed cassette-type gearbox, while the motorcycle uses a hydraulically operated multi-plate oil-bath clutch incorporating an APTC slipper system.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the AMB 002 is its chassis construction. The V-twin is housed within a CNC-machined titanium structural frame, milled from solid billet to form Brough Superior’s distinctive structural-spine architecture. The frame weighs just 5kg and contributes to the motorcycle’s claimed 50:50 weight distribution. Combined with extensive carbon-fibre construction, including the fuel tank and bodywork, the design helps centralise mass and create a low centre of gravity.
Despite its substantial engine and exotic construction, the AMB 002 weighs a claimed 190kg. The combination of low mass, centralised weight and 110Nm of torque is intended to give the Roadster a sharp and responsive character, while retaining the stability and confidence expected from a premium high-performance road motorcycle.
Suspension is equally unconventional. At the front is Brough Superior’s distinctive Fior-type CNC-machined aluminium fork, using twin articulated triangular links and a preload- and rebound-adjustable monoshock offering 100mm of travel. Developed as an evolution of the system used on the AMB 001 Pro, the double-wishbone arrangement separates steering and braking forces from suspension movement, helping maintain precise front-end geometry while reducing dive under hard braking.
At the rear, the AMB 002 employs a CNC-machined aluminium swingarm that pivots directly in the engine crankcases. A preload- and rebound-adjustable monoshock works through a progressive-rate linkage and provides 124mm of rear-wheel travel. The motorcycle has a 21.3-degree caster angle, contributing to its sharp steering characteristics.
Stopping power comes from twin 320mm stainless-steel front discs operated by four-piston radial calipers, while the rear uses a 230mm stainless-steel disc with a two-piston caliper. Lightweight machined aluminium 10-spoke wheels are fitted with 120/70 ZR17 58W front and 190/55 ZR17 75W rear tyres.
The AMB 002 measures 2,150mm in length, is 840mm wide including its rear-view mirrors and has a 1,472mm wheelbase. Seat height is 875mm with the suspension fully extended.
Visually, the AMB 002 is unmistakably influenced by Aston Martin’s automotive design language. Its fluid surfaces, compact proportions and extensive use of sculpted carbon fibre give it an appearance that is very different from a conventional naked motorcycle. The carbon-fibre fuel tank features a smooth, pebble-like form, while the side fairings rise around the rider to create a tucked-in riding position at higher speeds. Crescent-shaped gills incorporated into the bodywork assist with engine cooling while also adding to the motorcycle’s distinctive appearance.
Aston Martin’s influence can also be seen in the finer details. The company’s iconic side-strake design has been reinterpreted for the motorcycle, piercing through the side fairing and extending towards the headlamp. The twin oval exhausts feature ribbed heat sinks inspired by the exhaust finishing details used on Aston Martin models including the Vanquish, DB12 S and DBX S, while the rear lighting incorporates blade-style elements influenced by the Vulcan, Valkyrie and Valhalla.
The attention to detail continues with keyless functionality, a backlit ignition button and hand-crafted saddle leather seat pads. Even the low-slung mirrors use delicate wire-style stalks, reinforcing the motorcycle’s lightweight and minimalist character.
The AMB 002 has been developed without simply relying on existing components, with Aston Martin and Brough Superior combining bespoke engineering with advanced manufacturing techniques. The result is a motorcycle where the structural engineering is deliberately visible, rather than hidden beneath conventional bodywork.
The price reflects the level of exclusivity and craftsmanship involved. While Aston Martin and Brough Superior have not yet formally confirmed a universal manufacturer suggested retail price across all markets, the AMB 002 Roadster is expected to start at approximately £120,000, equivalent to around $155,000. However, that figure is likely to be only the starting point, as each of the 300 motorcycles can be extensively personalised with bespoke options. For many customers, the final purchase price could therefore be considerably higher.
The pricing also needs to be viewed in the context of the motorcycle’s predecessor. The track-only AMB 001 originally launched at around $120,000, or approximately £96,936 at the time. Its exclusivity and collector appeal have subsequently seen examples command significantly more on the second-hand market, with some used AMB 001 motorcycles reportedly advertised for more than £200,000.
That makes the AMB 002 particularly interesting from a collector’s perspective. It combines the rarity of a strictly limited production motorcycle with the added appeal of being fully road legal, while offering a completely new engine and chassis package rather than simply being a road-going version of the previous AMB 001.
The riding experience is clearly central to the motorcycle’s development. The low centre of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, 190kg weight and substantial low- and mid-range torque are intended to provide immediate responsiveness and agility. Meanwhile, the Fior front suspension is designed to deliver precision and stability through fast corners and under heavy braking.
The AMB 002 Roadster therefore represents far more than a collaboration based around styling. It is a bespoke motorcycle engineered around Aston Martin’s design philosophy and Brough Superior’s expertise in low-volume, hand-built motorcycles. Titanium, carbon fibre, billet aluminium and hand-finished components combine with a bespoke V-twin engine to create a machine that occupies a very different space from conventional superbikes and roadsters.
With production limited to just 300 examples worldwide, order books now open and deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027, the AMB 002 is destined to become one of the rarest modern Aston Martin-branded machines. At an expected starting price of around £120,000 before individual personalisation, it is firmly aimed at collectors and enthusiasts seeking something genuinely exclusive.
For Aston Martin and Brough Superior, the AMB 002 marks the next chapter in a partnership that has already produced some of the most visually striking and technically exotic motorcycles of recent years. This time, however, the result can finally be experienced on the road.