Bandit9 Unveils Hand-Brushed Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Ducati 821
Bandit9, a motorcycle design studio located in Saigon and established by Daryl Villanueva, has unveiled a 2026 version of its Ducati 821, with only nine units available. This motorcycle features a striking combination of hand-brushed and mirror-polished aluminum alongside carbon fiber, resulting in a two-tone design that mirrors the bike's shape. Instead of paint, the aluminum surfaces are meticulously finished by hand to highlight their depth and texture. The Ducati 821 is powered by an 821cc Testastretta L-Twin engine, delivering 110 horsepower and 65.8 ft-lb of torque, achieving 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, equipped with Brembo monobloc brakes and Sachs suspension. Its intricate bodywork is crafted manually over several months, merging artistic form with mechanical efficiency.
Key facts
- Bandit9 is a Saigon-based motorcycle design studio founded by Daryl Villanueva.
- The 2026 Ducati 821 is limited to nine models.
- The motorcycle combines hand-brushed and mirror-polished aluminum with carbon fiber.
- Material transitions follow the motorcycle's geometry, not surface graphics.
- Aluminum surfaces are finished by hand, revealing metal depth and texture.
- The Ducati 821 has an 821cc Testastretta L-Twin engine with 110 hp and 65.8 ft-lb torque.
- 0–60 mph time is 3.3 seconds.
- Each motorcycle is produced to order over several months.
Entities
Artists
- Daryl Villanueva
Institutions
- Bandit9
- Ducati
- Brembo
- Sachs
- designboom
Locations
- Saigon
- Vietnam