Richard Mille is switching gears. The Swiss watchmaker, known for producing highly complicated timepieces, has teamed up with Brough Superior to create a limited-edition motorcycle. Developed over 18 months, the RMB01 is essentially a tourbillon in a two-wheeler form. It combines the sleek and striking Richard Mille design DNA with the impeccable engineering for which Brough Superior is renowned. The British bike manufacturer was founded by George Brough in 1919, but shuttered unexpectedly during World War II in 1940. The nameplate was resurrected by Thierry Henriette and Albert Castaigne in 2013, with the duo establishing a workshop in France to continue creating hand-built beauties. Both Richard Mille and Brough Superior push the envelope in their respective fields, favoring innovative materials, avant-garde aesthetics, and dazzling mechanics. The RMB01 pays homage to the old Broadtracker bikes that raced on wooden tracks in the U.S. in the early 1900s, with a simple stripped-down design that comprises an elongated tank, a minimalist seat, and a..
