Historically, the supplier of go-fast-mobiles for the likes of James Bond, Aston Martin seems to be targeting Ethan Hunt as its next international spy of choice. The British automaker just revealed the AMB 002, the first road-legal motorcycle to bear the Aston Martin name.
Road-legal is the key there, because, believe it or not, the AMB 002 isn’t actually the first motorcycle from Aston Martin, but rather the third. The first two were both track-only motorcycles that wore the names AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro. Like the AMB 002, they were both collaborations between Aston Martin and Brough Superior. The 001 arrived in 2019, with the Pro following behind as a 225-horsepower monster in 2022.
Since it’s destined for public roads, the 002 is a bit more tame. Rather than offering the power-to-weight ratio of a Formula 1 car, the 002 produces (a still incredibly stout) 128 horsepower for its 419-pound curb weight. That power is sourced from a 1083-cc four-stroke water-cooled V-twin that sits within a rather exciting titanium frame. According to Aston Martin, the 002’s frame is milled from a solid billet and weighs just 11 pounds—no wonder the whole thing barely crests 400 pounds. The construction allowed the brands to create an even 50:50 weight distribution.
The design is equally thrilling. The fairings are constructed from exposed carbon fiber and look fittingly sinister. Around the back of the bike, the twin exhausts are finished with ribbed heat sinks as a nod to Aston’s lineup of sports cars, while the taillights serve as a direct homage to the rear lighting elements of the brand’s hypercars.
Each bike will be assembled by hand at Brough Superior’s headquarters in France, with production remaining extremely limited. The entire run of AMB 002s will amount to just 300 units globally, with the first deliveries planned for late 2027.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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