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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Jaw-Dropping Motorcycle Reimagines a Century-Old Tradition with Mechanical Innovation and Precision
Forget the DeLorean. This magnificent 997cc bike gives bold new meaning to the term 'time machine.' Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more You might think of motorcycles and watches as two very different beasts. And to a degree, you'd be right. But they actually have a lot more in common than you might realize, especially on the higher end of the craftsmanship scale. They both rely on high levels of precision manufacturing, for instance. They also utilize many of the same materials. And the gears! Oh, the gears. So, it makes perfect sense that Richard Mille and Brough Superior would collaborate on the RMB01 motorcycle. It's also safe to say that the results speak for themselves. The bike's inspiration dates back over 100 years to the board trackers of the early 1900s. This bike is obviously a thoroughly modern beast, but the details definitely speak to its old-school racing predecessors. For instance, the RMB01 has an elongated gas tank, a minimalist seat and a wholly visible engine. These are all hallmarks of classic board trackers. That said, this bike's contemporary engineering and materials put basically every classic board track racer to shame. For instance, its 997cc water-cooled DOHC 88-degree V-twin four-stroke engine (a work of art all its own) is good for about 100 horsepower — more than double most of its historical counterparts. It also boasts a carbon fiber frame, a self-supporting exoskeleton, an engine made entirely from aircraft-grade aluminum and more. Plus, the bike boasts Brough's signature double-wishbone Fior-type fork. It wouldn't be a Richard Mille collaboration without some measure of horological inspiration and design. But don't fret, the RMB01 has plenty of that, too. The most obvious detail is the bike's cockpit. Looking an awful lot like one of Mille's watches, it features a mechanical speedometer co-engineered by both brands. Many of the aforementioned materials were also chosen for their use in both high-end watchmaking and moto design. However, some of the stylistic details also speak to the brands' overlap. For instance, the forged wheels are a custom design which, along with the hubs and disc rotors, are meant to evoke the design of tourbillon watches. Like Brough's other bikes and Mille's deep catalog of watches, this collaboration is mechanical art taken to the nth degree. Of course, that level of care, craftsmanship and material exceptionality comes with a catch: very few of these bikes are being built. Believe it or not, this isn't a one-off project. The Richard Mille x Brough Superior RMB01 motorcycle is getting a 150-unit production run. That said, you'll have to contact to the brands for more information on pricing and availability. Learn More
Hypebeast
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Richard Mille and Brough Superior Unveil RMB 01 Motorcycle Collaboration
Summary Richard MilleandBrough Superiorhave teamed up to launch the RMB 01, an exclusive, high-performance motorcycle limited to 150 units worldwide. Blending avant-garde watchmaking precision with legendary motorcycle craftsmanship, the RMB 01 made its debut at the 2025 Le Mans Classic. Founded in 1919 and revived in 2013, Brough Superior has long symbolized mechanical excellence in motorcycling. Now, in collaboration with Richard Mille, known for its cutting-edge luxury timepieces, the brand takes a bold step into a new era of design and innovation. The RMB 01 is more than a bike; it's a rolling work of art, marrying emotive design, technical mastery and a shared obsession with perfection. Each component reflects the meticulous attention to detail that defines both companies, making this project a celebration of heritage, performance and futuristic aesthetics. With only 150 units to be produced, the RMB 01 is set to become a coveted collector's item for both watch and motorcycle enthusiasts, showcasing the fusion of speed, style and precision engineering in a truly unprecedented form. Details on pricing have yet to be announced at the time of writing but are available upon request via authorized RM dealers.
Hypebeast
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Richard Mille 攜手 Brough Superior 打造全球限定 150 輛 RMB01 競速車型
Richard Mille與英國傳奇機車製造商Brough Superior攜手合作，推出全新 RMB01 競速車型。 此車專為賽道而生，不只是單純的交通工具，更是靈動的藝術臻品。整體受 1910 年代美國初代 Boardtrackers 機車啟發，Richard Mille 希望打造最原始的機械美學，包括裸呈無蔽的引擎架構、流線如行雲的油箱搭配極簡鞍座、代表性的「俯衝式」競速姿態，透過這些設計語言共同構成創作基調。簡潔勁悍的橢圓線條勾勒出獵豹般的躍動輪廓，大面積鏤空骨架與中央脊骨梁懸浮設計，讓輕盈質感呼之欲出。 RMB01 歷時一年半打造，由品牌創辦人 Richard Mille 與 Brough Superior 執行長 Thierry Henriette 無間協作，經歷過 12 次設計稿更迭後終成共識，讓製錶工藝的靈魂在機械中重生，包括鋁合金、鈦合金與碳纖維等未來材質等 Richard Mille 機芯的代表性元素，碳纖維自承式外骨骼架構如腕錶橋板般聯結機械組件、源自齒輪系靈感的分體式輪框、呼應陀飛輪設計的車殼韻律以及手工修飾細節都令人印象深刻。 動力部分搭載 997cc 雙缸引擎，以高質量鋁合金打造，由完整鋁塊精密加工而成。以 160 公斤原材料精製成 23 公斤，每個鏤空部件皆經流體力學優化。Brough Superior 工程師們捨棄單純追求峰值功率，轉而打造寬域動力區間與靈動操控性，130 匹馬力在賽道上收放自如，加上空氣動力學組件加持，達到速度與操控的完美平衡。 RMB01 由位於法國的工坊純手工打造，全球限量 150 台,每台皆有獨立編號，將於 2025 年底隆重面世三款限量配色版本，分別是 Nocturnal Sapphire 夜瀾藍寶石、Selene 月神和 Pearl of Speed 極速珍珠，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。
Man of Many
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
Richard Mille is Making Motorcycles Now: Meet the RMB01
By Nick Hall - News Published: 6 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 4 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Watchmaker Richard Mille has teamed up with motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior to create the RMB01 , a unique track-focused bike. , a unique track-focused bike. The RMB01 is powered by a sculptural 997cc twin-cylinder engine , machined from solid blocks of high-quality aluminium (5000 series alloy with a high magnesium content). , machined from solid blocks of high-quality aluminium (5000 series alloy with a high magnesium content). The collaboration comes after 18 months of testing and design, in which 12 shared iterations of the design were conceived. of the design were conceived. The Richard Mille x Brough Superior is a limited edition of 150 motorcycles, available from the end of 2025 in three versions: Nocturnal Sapphire (midnight blue with blue details), Selene (matt grey with orange details) and Pearl of Speed (pearlescent white with red details). In the world of watchmaking, few names elicit a more divisive reaction than Richard Mille. The ultra-luxury producer has built an esteemed reputation for timepieces that push the boundaries of avant-garde design, taking functionality and style to their very extremes. For some, Richard Mille is the ultimate encapsulation of the modern horological endeavour, but for others, vivid colourways and intricate skeletonised dials are all just too much. In the case of high-end motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior, however, Richard Mille is the perfect fit. Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille The two entities have joined forces for a brand new collaboration that sees Richard Mille step into the world of motorcycle production. The brand famously sponsors a string of athletic pursuits, from being McLaren Racing's major partner to its long and storied love affair with regatta racing, but the Brough Superior venture charters a bold new course. And it's already proving fruitful. To mark the hard launch of their new relationship, Richard Mille and Brough Superior have unveiled the RMB01, a unique track-focused bike that fuses the spirit of the two great innovators. As you expect from Richard Mille, founder of the eponymous brand, and Thierry Henriette, CEO of Brough Superior, the new motorcycle does play up to aesthetic codes. The duo reportedly spent 18 months working on the design of the bike, conceiving 12 iterations before finally landing on the dramatic and thought-provoking final proof. Taut and muscular with a dynamic 'feline' silhouette, the same extensive skeletonisation characterises the RMB01 you would see on a Richard Mille timepiece. Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Under the hood, the RMB01 is powered by a sculptural 997cc twin-cylinder engine machined from solid blocks of high-quality aluminium. Each component is optimised through precision machining and hollowed out, leaving only 23kg of finished parts from the initial 160kg of raw material. The result is an engine that is lighter and flexible for the demands of both track and everyday life. Admittedly, this approach has culled a little bit of power, with the RMB01 producing around 130 bhp; certainly nothing that will top a podium, but more than enough to keep the engagement levels high. Throw in the carbon chassis, which the manufacturer describes as a 'veritable self-supporting exoskeleton', and you've got a bike that feels very much faithful to the Richard Mille design aesthetic. Even the artifices have been removed to keep with the thematic elements. Entirely handcrafted in France, the RMB01 will be released as an exclusive edition of 150, individually numbered motorbikes. It will be available from the end of 2025 in three versions: Noctural Sapphire (midnight blue with blue details), Selene (matt grey with orange details) and Pearl of Speed (pearlescent white with red details). There is no official word yet on how much one of these bikes will set you back, but if they are priced in the same vein as Richard Mille's watches, you might want to get you loan application sorted. Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille Richard Mille RMB01 Motorcycle | Image: Richard Mille
