bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle

BANDIT9 PARTNERS WITH (RED) to craft LIMITED-EDITION MOTORCYCLE

Custom motorcycle studio Bandit9, founded by Daryl Villanueva, partners with global health organization (RED) to launch the (RED)800, a hand-built, limited-edition motorcycle. Limited to a production run of nine units, the vehicle combines high-performance mechanical engineering with a bespoke, sculptural body. A portion of proceeds from each sale supports (RED)’s ongoing initiatives to fund healthcare programs and combat preventable diseases globally.

ALUMINUM BODY HOUSES DUCATI 821CC TESTASTRETTA L-TWIN ENGINE

The motorcycle is powered by an 821cc Ducati Testastretta L-Twin engine, delivering 110 horsepower and 65.8 ft-lb of torque, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 3.3 seconds. Visually, the design by motorcycle atelier Bandit9 in collaboration with health organization (RED) features custom hand-sculpted aluminum bodywork engineered as a single fluid form, eliminating external panel seams and visual breaks. The vehicle’s exterior is finished in a custom hand-painted gradient that transitions continuously from Racing Red into raw, hand-brushed aluminum, ensuring distinct surface variations across each individual build.

smooth, continuous surface transitions reflect Bandit9’s signature sculptural design approach

custom spoked wheels and low-profile tires complement the unibody aluminum geometry

project info:

name: Bandit9 (RED)800

(RED) co-founders: Bono Shriver, Bobby Shriver

limited edition: 9 pieces

lead time: 8–12 months, made to order

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edited by: Christina Vergopoulou | designboom

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