Automotive
Avant-Garde

By: Daryl VIllanueva
Founder, Chief of design - Bandit9

2011: Like many companies out there, Bandit9 was born out of frustration. I’m the kind of guy that dreams of worlds depicted in science fiction films and comic books. I noticed what was on the street was a far cry from what we are capable of.

At the time, heritage, vintage, retro, remakes, reissues had completely taken over. And we were perfectly satisfied. Where is the ingenuity, the pioneering spirit, the boldness? This was the most frustrating part of it all. It felt like we just gave up. It felt like we just didn’t give a damn. Were we to resign ourselves in an endless loop and rehash what has been?

Someone needed to look after the future. So I started a motorcycle company that focused on what could be rather than what was.

I get it. Are we so arrogant to say that it is us that will alter the course of the industry? No, not at all. We do, however, believe we can inspire someone out there who can change the future.

Our cars and our motorcycles symbolize possibilities and I think that’s why so many collectors, museums and individuals gravitate towards our work. They demonstrate the notion that if we can think it then we can make it.

And that the only difference between fact and fiction is time.

TL;DR: Coveted by museums and collectors, Bandit9 produces futuristic vehicles at the intersection of science fiction and art through modern engineering and state-of-the-art technology.

 

Press & Media

Our creations defy category. From automotive sites to fashion magazines and architecture publications, we’ve been in all of it. Get to know us a little better through international articles and reviews. If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment, check out the podcasts below.

 
 

Legacy Motorcycles

Since 2011, Bandit9 has been pushing the limits of what a motorcycle can be. We’ve produced over 20 vehicles. Many are housed in museums and galleries across the globe, from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to the M.A.D. Gallery in Geneva and Dubai.

  • QUEENSLAND MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
    Queensland, Australia, 2020

    PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
    Los Angeles, USA, 2019

    HAAS MOTO MUSEUM
    Dallas, USA, 2016 - Present

    BARBER MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM
    Alabama, USA, 2015 - Present

    THE ARSENALE
    Macau, 2017

    M.A.D. GALLERY
    Dubai, UAE, 2017 - 2019

    M.A.D. GALLERY
    Geneva, Switzerland, 2015 - 2016

    MC COLLECTION
    Stockholm, Sweden, 2015

*All legacy vehicles are sold out.*

 

 

News

This is the captain’s log. Read up on news, progress updates, strategies, philosophies, tips and tricks.

News
Bandit9 New Concepts
Bandit9 New Concepts

There’s nothing worse than an automotive brand exciting the public with a concept that never comes to fruition. We wouldn’t do that to you. Like the Supermarine and the Monaco, we deliver. And it’s 1:1.

Here’s what’s next for Bandit9.

BANDIT9+ NUEN
BANDIT9+ NUEN

NUEN is a contemporary fashion brand born in Sweden. With their Scandinavian DNA, NUEN creates high-quality, minimalist motorcycle apparel perfect for everyday riding. Their gear is neat, well-made and tastefully future-forward. We thought the Supermarine was the perfect product to enhance their latest collection.

The Battle Plan, Part 2
The Battle Plan, Part 2

The board is set. Time for war. Powered by the same electric engine and battery that propels a Tesla Model S, the Monaco is our idea of what a next-gen sports car should be: fast and focused. Nothing extraneous. Just a thoroughbred born to do one thing - Race. And win.

The Battle Plan, Part 1
The Battle Plan, Part 1

Starting an automotive company is hard. The product is expensive, iteration is out of the question (not even billionaires can do it), the competition is fierce, and innovation is against the law. So how do we address this? We have a few ideas: 1. SCALE…

The Bandit9 Monaco. Part 1 - The Concept
The Bandit9 Monaco. Part 1 - The Concept

The initial idea stemmed from wanting to translate the experience of riding a motorcycle into a car. Many have tried but most solutions revolve around the obvious: making it open-air in various degrees. It helps but it doesn’t quite capture the experience. Then it hit us. Riding a motorcycle is a sport.

VAN DARYL Gallery
VAN DARYL Gallery

The gallery is home to a collection of rare and futuristic vehicles inspired by science fiction and comic books.

​The question is, why did we start one?

The Art and Science of the Supermarine
The Art and Science of the Supermarine

Today, we pull back the curtain to give you a peek at our development process. Designing a motorcycle (designing anything!) is tough so here are a few pointers that may help you through this herculean task. Feel free to use this as a roadmap on one condition: share your piece with us! We want to see what you create!

How to Start a Motorcycle Business
How to Start a Motorcycle Business

Building a motorcycle is hard. Building a motorcycle business is next level hard. The motorcycle world is an overcrowded, unforgiving one where the laws and regulations are against you, your potential customer base is tiny. And the products take forever and are expensive to develop.

If none of that deters you, great! Let’s get started. Here are a few PRACTICAL tips I wish I knew when I started Bandit9:

3 Things I Learnt from the Great Bobby Haas
3 Things I Learnt from the Great Bobby Haas

Last month, the custom motorcycle world lost the most influential man in the industry. I lost a friend.

I met Bobby 6 years ago. He shared his vision of creating the first museum dedicated to custom motorcycles; I thought he was crazy. And that’s one of the most important things I learnt from Bobby:

The New Bandit9
The New Bandit9

At some point, all companies and their founders struggle with identity. We find ourselves questioning who we are and if we are doing the right thing.

It’s been 10 years since I started this company. Over the past decade, our motorcycles have evolved but the idea that is Bandit9 remains:

 

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