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

(RED)800 is a hand-built, limited-edition motorcycle featuring a striking racing red gradient that fades into luminous, hand-brushed aluminum.

Daryl edited by christina vergopoulou October 22, 2026 3 min

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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.

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 1 — all images ©Bandit9

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.

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 2 — (RED)800 is a limited-edition custom motorcycle developed by Bandit9 in collaboration with (RED)

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 3 — the motorcycle is built around an 821cc Ducati Testastretta L-Twin liquid-cooled engine

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 4 — the exterior bodywork is custom-sculpted from raw aluminum into a continuous, seamless form

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 5 — mechanical components remain partially exposed below the solid aluminum top shell

bandit9-red-limited-edition-hand-brushed-aluminum-motorcycle-red800-designboom-1800-3 — smooth, continuous surface transitions reflect Bandit9’s signature sculptural design approach

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 6 — hand-brushed metal surfaces are exposed along the rear section of the monocoque body

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 7 — a hand-applied gradient paint scheme fades seamlessly from Racing Red to raw metallic aluminum

bandit9-red-limited-edition-hand-brushed-aluminum-motorcycle-red800-designboom-1800-2 — custom spoked wheels and low-profile tires complement the unibody aluminum geometry

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 8 — the vehicle bridges the gap between a high-performance motorcycle and a collectible art object

bandit9 partners with (RED) for limited-edition hand-brushed aluminum motorcycle - 9 — low-slung handlebars and rear-set foot controls establish a low, aerodynamic riding posture

project info:

name: Bandit9 (RED)800

brand: Bandit9 | @bandit9official +(RED) | @RED

Bandit9 founder: Daryl Villanueva

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

limited edition: 9 pieces

lead time: 8–12 months, made to order

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