In the past few weeks we have shared in-depth positions on two exotic-looking two-wheeled machines, the AMB001 developed by Brough Superior who was on our sister site for auction Sotheby’s Motorsport (SOMO), And the one-off #HF355 Ferrari V8-powered adapted creation built by LA-based manufacturer Maxwell Hazan.
Now, based on the reaction, it is clear that you are attracted a lot by motorcycles that break the convention, and continue in That spirit, let’s focus our attention on what perhaps one of the most fascinating limited-edition bicycles of the year is: this is the Ducati 821 of the established Vietnam Bandit9.
Originally commissioned by a San Francisco collector who admired Bandit9’s SCI-Fi-inspired Eve Odyssey, this machine was the product of a single vision of Daryl Vicente Villanueva, the founder and designer of Bandit9.
With a 15-year background in design, Daryl entails a wealth of experience, and under his leadership Bandit9 has evolved into a sculptural motorcycle workshop that is re-defined what vehicles can be. Some of his earlier works bridge the gap between industrial design and visual arts, have been shown in the Petersen Automotive Museum and covered by global design platforms, including Moma.
Built on the bones of one Ducati Monster 821, stopped in 2017, this unique build is a complete reinvestion of the original Italian naked motorcycle, with each panel, surface, redesigned and handmade to fit monolithic aesthetics within a singular. The Unibody Kuip is formed by hand-made aluminum and the hood of a single seat is formed from carbon fiber. The entire silhouette gives the impression that liquid metal flows over a performance machine that was formed for cutting a wind tunnel.
Comes to the oily pieces, under that futuristic aerodynamic skin is proven 821CC Testastastasta engine, delivers 110 hp and 65.8 pound-foot torque, making a sprint of 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 125 MPH is possible. With the 11 ° V-twin power plant in an adapted steel trellis and cast aluminum frame, the bike weighs only 386 pounds dry.
This positions the Bandit9 Ducati 821 in an interesting middle ground. Although it is lighter than full-size sports touring bikes such as the BMW R 1250 RS (which tips the scales on more than 520 pounds), it is slightly heavier than ultra-oriented track machines such as the Yamaha R6, which comes closer to 370 pounds. For the context, De Standaard Naked Ducati Monster 821 weighs about 395 pounds dry, which means that Bandit9 has actually succeeded in throwing weight despite the radical transformation through the addition of a complete tub and that fully reworked aerodynamic body.
This translates into a power-weight ratio of approximately 0.285 hp per pound. For comparison: a share sample 821 is approximately 0.278 hp/lb, and the Yamaha R6, despite the fact that it is a popular Baanktool, delivers closer to 0.26 hp/lb. While some exotic bicycles chase ultra -light numbers to stimulate agility, often to sacrifice comfort, presence on the road or fast stability, Bandit9 is shooting for the Sweet Spot.
The extra weight, especially in combination with the long, sculpted and aggressive ripening position, should give the bike a planted, confident because of fast sweeping machines and downhill sections. In addition, the 4.23-gallon fuel tank offers a usable range of 145 miles, and Bandit9 is planning to drive this bike on the road and on the track.
Help the dynamic is a chassis equipped with 43 mm Sachs Forks in front and an adjustable Sachs-Mono shock at the back, while brakes are treated by twin 320 mm slotbrembo discs with monobloc brake claws for the front and a 245 mm disk on the back, with the back.
Each visual and functional element is manufactured to mix seamlessly in the overall form, directly from the tailor-made aluminum fuel cap and fork covers to the internally routed cables, LED lighting that disappears in the bodywork when they are not in use, and an integrated exhaust that also fits seamlessly in the body.
With only nine examples planned for production, each priced at $ 44,900 (including the Donormotor bike), it may seem like a substantial premium when you consider that the current monster range starts at just $ 12,995. But the Bandit9 Ducati 821 is made for those who appreciate exclusivity, obsessive craftsmanship, futuristic design and powerful engineering, all come together in a single coherent form.
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