The wheel deal: Aston Martin's first motorbike is a conceptual masterpiece

The AMB 001 displays a level of elegance not ordinarily found on racing bikes. Beauty and power are the order of the day for this track-only racer composed of carbon fiber, titanium and billet aluminum. With a 977cc V-twin engine and a turbocharged output of 180hp, the bike boasts a strong, sculptural body form accentuated by its carbon fiber fin－a design inspired by the side strake on Aston Martin cars－that runs along the full length of the stirling green tank, passing under the saddle and out onto the rear, creating a "flowing form" along the top.

"Aston Martin may be 106 years old, but the forward momentum of this company is inspiring," says Reichman. "The same people who work on the design of our cars have worked on the AMB 001. Unlike at other car companies, our designers have the full breadth of experience and I think this is showcased in this aspirational bike."

Hand-assembled in the Brough Superior factory in Toulouse, France, only 100 models of the AMB 001 will be made. Expect to pay a little more than HK$1 million, with 20 percent value-added tax. Deliveries will begin around this time next year.