In an age where collaboration is currency, Richard Mille and Brough Superior have crafted more than a vehicle, they’ve engineered an icon. The RMB 01, unveiled at the 2025 Le Mans Classic, is not merely a motorcycle; it is a kinetic sculpture, a singular tribute to mechanical artistry, performance heritage, and uncompromising design. Limited to just 150 examples worldwide, this machine positions itself not only on the track but firmly within the mythology of motorsport craftsmanship.
The union of Richard Mille’s horological genius with Brough Superior’s legendary engineering pedigree is as unexpected as it is inevitable. Both brands are obsessed with precision, treat their creations as high-functioning art, and are unapologetic in their pursuit of excellence. The RMB 01 is therefore where these shared values materialise in radical fashion.
A Motorcycle as Movement in Motion
From its carbon-fibre exoskeletal frame to the insectile elegance of its exposed mechanics, the RMB 01 commands attention. Every angle feels like a nod to watchmaking: the skeletonised components, the tactile visual of the drivetrain, the surgical application of titanium and aluminium, this isn’t stripped down, it’s elevated. It doesn’t hide its complexity; it flaunts it.
Aesthetically, the motorcycle harks back to the rawness of early American board track racers, evoking a time when risk, speed, and simplicity ruled the circuits. Yet this nostalgia is filtered through a hyper-modern lens. The styling isn’t retro, it’s reverent. Founder Richard Mille and Brough CEO Thierry Henriette reportedly went through twelve design iterations over an eighteen-month period to perfect the silhouette.
No Compromise
With a 997cc twin-cylinder engine delivering 130 bhp, aerodynamic winglets beneath the handlebars, and obsessively light construction, the motorcycle isn’t just for show, it’s a masterpiece built for the track but dreamt for the pedestal. Whether it ever touches tarmac or remains the centrepiece of a collector’s gallery, it will have fulfilled its purpose.
The three colour variants, Nocturnal Sapphire, Selene Grey, and Pearl of Speed, allow for individuality within exclusivity. Like a limited-edition chronograph, each unit will be hand-assembled near Toulouse, stamped not only with a serial number but with the DNA of two design philosophies in perfect harmony.
