2021 Brough Superior AMB 001 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Brough Superior for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2021 Brough Superior AMB 001 pairs a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 180 HP (131.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 180.5 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the AMB 001 measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1 HP/kg (1 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Brough Superior archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2020 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
180.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1 HP/kg (1 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power180.0 HP (131.4 kW))
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 71.8 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemTurbo
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationSemi-dry crankcase lubrication
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAPTC Clutch
Chassis
Frame TypeCNC Aluminium frame with structural engine and carbon fibre body
Rake23.9°
Trail103 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionFior-type CNC Machined Aluminium fork with twin articulated triangular links and Preload and rebound adjustable mono-shock with
Front Travel112 mm (4.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionCNC Machined Aluminium Swing Arm pivoting in engine crankcases, with mono-shock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and progressive rate link with
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre200/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston radial callipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø230 mm (9.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Power/Weight1.0000 HP/kg
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsSilver
Notes
Limited edition of 100 bikes. Design by Aston Martin.
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