Brough Superior Anniversary Centenary
Brough Superior’s Anniversary centenary edition marked 100 years since the marque’s establishment in 1919. Presented around the 2018–2019 anniversary period, it is a numbered modern motorcycle rather than an original interwar SS100. The official Japanese distributor describes a worldwide limit of 100 hand-built examples.
Brough Superior’s Anniversary centenary edition marked 100 years since the marque’s establishment in 1919. Presented around the 2018–2019 anniversary period, it is a numbered modern motorcycle rather than an original interwar SS100. The official Japanese distributor describes a worldwide limit of 100 hand-built examples.
Edition at a glance
| Edition / programme figure | 100 — official distributor stated worldwide limit |
|---|---|
| Original market scope | Worldwide |
| Reference year | 2019 |
| Base model / platform | Modern SS100 |
| Engine / propulsion | V-twin |
Design and engineering
The edition uses the modern 997cc, liquid-cooled V-twin platform and Brough’s distinctive alternative front-suspension arrangement. Its purpose is to interpret the marque’s early visual identity through contemporary construction. The relevant specification belongs to the Anniversary package, so the presence of a modern SS100 engine or classic-looking tank is not enough to establish edition membership.
Production and edition scope
The stated 100-bike scope concerns the centenary Anniversary alone. Ordinary modern SS100s and the separate 19-bike SS100 Ultimate should not be included. A later first registration, such as a 2021 example, can fall within the same anniversary series; registration year does not create an additional production run. The distributor’s limit is not a complete chassis-by-chassis build register.
Identifying an authentic example
Check the numbered edition details against the factory build record and original invoice. Establish the motorcycle’s exact delivery specification, including finish, wheels and trim, and record replacements separately. A historic-looking badge or centenary reference on an accessory cannot authenticate the complete motorcycle. The individual frame identity should connect the physical machine to the paperwork.
Collector significance
The Anniversary sits at the intersection of Brough Superior’s historic name and its modern French-built revival. Its collector story is strongest when that distinction remains clear. Preserve the original numbered identity and delivery documents, while assessing present mechanical condition on the motorcycle’s own service history rather than on the prestige of the anniversary theme.
Related motorcycles
- Brough Superior SS100 Ultimate
- Brough Superior Lawrence
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Why this machine matters
The Anniversary sits at the intersection of Brough Superior’s historic name and its modern French-built revival. Its collector story is strongest when that distinction remains clear. Preserve the original numbered identity and delivery documents, while assessing present mechanical condition on the motorcycle’s own service history rather than on the prestige of the anniversary theme.
The story
Brough Superior’s Anniversary centenary edition marked 100 years since the marque’s establishment in 1919. Presented around the 2018–2019 anniversary period, it is a numbered modern motorcycle rather than an original interwar SS100. The official Japanese distributor describes a worldwide limit of 100 hand-built examples.
Built in limited numbers
The stated 100-bike scope concerns the centenary Anniversary alone. Ordinary modern SS100s and the separate 19-bike SS100 Ultimate should not be included. A later first registration, such as a 2021 example, can fall within the same anniversary series; registration year does not create an additional production run. The distributor’s limit is not a complete chassis-by-chassis build register.
On the road
The Anniversary sits at the intersection of Brough Superior’s historic name and its modern French-built revival. Its collector story is strongest when that distinction remains clear. Preserve the original numbered identity and delivery documents, while assessing present mechanical condition on the motorcycle’s own service history rather than on the prestige of the anniversary theme.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Brough Superior Anniversary Centenary
- Base model
- Modern SS100
- Edition
- Anniversary centenary edition
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- V-twin
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
Check the numbered edition details against the factory build record and original invoice. Establish the motorcycle’s exact delivery specification, including finish, wheels and trim, and record replacements separately. A historic-looking badge or centenary reference on an accessory cannot authenticate the complete motorcycle. The individual frame identity should connect the physical machine to the paperwork.
Ownership considerations
Check the numbered edition details against the factory build record and original invoice. Establish the motorcycle’s exact delivery specification, including finish, wheels and trim, and record replacements separately. A historic-looking badge or centenary reference on an accessory cannot authenticate the complete motorcycle. The individual frame identity should connect the physical machine to the paperwork.
