Bandit9 Ducati 821 motorcycle built for mountain roads
Bandit9 releases the Ducati 821 motorcycle with a polished aluminum surface that gives the two-wheeler a reflective body. Originally commissioned by a rider who admired the brand’s EVE Odyssey model, the custom-built vehicle is specifically tuned for mountain roads. Every part of the Ducati Monster 821-based motorbike has been redesigned, re-engineered, and hand-fabricated, resulting in a sculptural ride made of aluminum and MotoGP-grade ABS. The Bandit9 Ducati 821 motorcycle can operate both for racing and on tight, curving mountain roads.
Its low weight, which is approximately 175 kilograms, and engineering give it sharp handling, and it also features a split-body design: the main, reflective surface is made of aluminum, while the rear and seating are made of carbon fiber. The setup helps improve its balance and rider feedback, especially on bumpy paths. Around the Bandit9 Ducati 821 motorcycle, there’s sleek LED lighting, a single-sided swingarm, a gas cap that’s machined from aluminum, too, and a range of polished and hand-finished components like fork covers and screws.
all images courtesy of Bandit9
custom steel trellis frame with cast aluminum sections
Specs-wise, the Bandit9 Ducati 821 motorcycle features an 821 cc, 8-valve V-twin engine that produces 110 brake horsepower and 65.8 foot-pounds of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 201 km/h. The chassis includes a custom steel trellis frame with cast aluminum sections, which can improve the structural rigidity and responsiveness, while the front suspension is made up of non-adjustable 43 mm Sachs forks. On the rear, the two-wheeler comes with a Sachs monoshock that has adjustable preload and rebound.
Braking is handled by dual 320 mm Brembo monobloc radial calipers in the front and a 245 mm Brembo disc in the rear, both equipped with ABS for safety. The motorbike also uses 120/70 x 17 front tires and 180/55 x 17 rear tires, which are standard dimensions for high-performance sport bikes. Additional custom elements include the exhaust, muffler, foot pegs, and rear controls, all integrated for a uniform and clean look throughout the Bandit9 Ducati 821 motorcycle. So far, the team says there are only nine units available for this model.
rear view of the two-wheeler with underlighting
the custom-built vehicle is specifically tuned for mountain roads
every part of the Ducati Monster 821-based motorbike has been redesigned, re-engineered, and hand-fabricated
detailed view of the polished aluminum frame
exhaust view of the two-wheeler
the two-wheeler features an 821 cc, 8-valve V-twin engine
the ride can operate both for racing and on curving mountain roads
project info:
name: Ducati 821
brand: Bandit9 | @bandit9official
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