An outlandish new creation from Bandit9 rolls onto our pages this week, followed by a BMW K100RS from the heart of Bavaria, and a zany Indian FTR 1200 supermoto. Finally, a crated Harley-Davidson Sportster reminds us of a time when Sporties were air-cooled and affordable.
EVE Odyssey by Bandit9 Sleek, streamlined, and very, very shiny – these are the hallmarks of Daryl Villanueva and his team at Bandit9. This is the latest evolution of their ‘EVE’ series of custom builds—the Bandit9 EVE Odyssey. More rolling work of art than motorcycle, the new EVE Odyssey is a testament to Daryl’s outlandish vision.
Since their debut in 2013, Daryl and his team have been hard at work perfecting their design and craft. The EVE Odyssey features some big updates over previous EVE builds, but it’s still instantly recognizable as a Bandit9 creation. The bullet-shaped silhouette is on full display, but it has been improved using new components and an all-new frame design.
“By creating our own frame, we were not dependent on anyone’s predetermined structures,” Daryl explains. “This is no modified, customized piece. This is a brand new product entirely.”
The black, cast alloy wheels contrast perfectly against the aluminum bodywork, and roll beneath custom front and rear suspension setups. Custom handlebars and controls move in between sheets of aluminum, fronted by an LED headlight. The seat is just big enough for a moderately sized derriere, and the rear lighting is seamlessly integrated into the bodywork.
Powered by a 125 cc engine, the EVE Odyssey might not be about raw power, but weighing less than 270 lbs certainly adds to the experience. The Mikuni carb throws fuel from the 3.17-gallon tank into the engine well enough for a top speed of 68 mph.
The minimalist design is clean and purposeful, yet it’s the attention to detail that truly stands out—every curve and angle is meticulously crafted, giving it a sense of speed even when the bike is standing still. Seeing the bikes displayed in an art gallery would be great, but seeing it out on the city streets would be even better. [Bandit9]
BMW K100RS by Woidwerk Creating a custom bike that’s both striking and functional for someone over two meters tall is no easy feat. But when a return customer presented their 1985 BMW K100RS and a simple brief—build a café racer with the iconic BMW M color scheme—Woidwerk’s Ralf Eggl couldn’t say no.
Given the client’s height, Ralf started with the suspension. The original front forks were swapped for a set of new Kawasaki Z1000 items and the rear suspension was upgraded with an Öhlins unit.
The rear shock was extended by 1.5 inches—again, to accommodate the client’s stature. To finish off the rolling chassis, the wheels were given a subtle and unique two-tone paint job.
Next, a BMW R1200RS handlebar was mounted onto the modified upper fork clamp, with a Motogadget Motoscope mini speedometer nestled within. Lighting the way is a KOSO Thunderbolt headlight, shielded by a custom windshield. The Z1000’s Brembo radial front brake provides stopping power at the front, with fully adjustable ABM rear set footpegs utilizing the factory rear brakes.
The rear of the bike received the most work by far. Inspired by the iconic Ferrari Testarossa, Ralf built a custom steel tail section from an old R100RS tail which was slimmed down and shortened. It now houses the battery and ECU, with a set of distinctive fins adding a touch of flair. A side-mounted Woidwerk license plate holder keeps things legal while maintaining the bike’s clean lines.
The original engine was kept intact but face-lifted with a freshly painted engine cover, and a new Unit Garage exhaust that Ralf extended and modified to fit. A custom coolant tank was fabricated and cleverly tucked away under the fuel tank to clean up the bike’s silhouette.
Finishing touches include a seat upholstered in a mix of Alcantara and leather, mounted on a laminated fiberglass plate for both comfort and style. The ignition barrel was relocated to a mount crafted from red acrylic glass, adding a final pop of color.
The result is a bike that stays true to the classic café racer aesthetic while meeting the unique needs of its tall rider. If someone yeeted this Flying Brick through our living room window we would be mad—but if it was parked in our garage, that would be fantastic. [Woidwerk]
Indian FTR 1200 by Trail Découverte Concept Greg Loaec and his company, Trail Découverte Concept, have been modifying and tuning trail bikes for some years. We’re big fans of their Suzuki V-Strom rally bike builds, so when we heard that they had turned their hand to the Indian FTR 1200, our ears perked up.
Greg built a custom Indian FTR 1200 for the Wheels and Waves festival and liked it so much that he decided he needed one of his own. Using a 2023 Indian FTR 1200 Rally as a base, he modified it into a slick supermoto that is equal parts brilliant and bonkers.
First up were the wheels, with Greg swapping out the factory hoops for a set of 17” Supermoto rims with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Rosso IV tires. A custom Andreani fork cartridge kit and a bespoke EMC rear shock were then added, with both offering increased height and improved suspension performance. These changes give the bike a higher center of gravity, which, combined with the supermoto wheels, sharpens the chassis and allows Greg to fully exploit the FTR’s 120 buff horses.
Greg didn’t hold back in the aesthetics department, either. The motard-style front fairings, rear fairings, and belly scoop were custom-made from carbon fiber and finished in a striking orange glitter paint.
Pro Taper handlebars were bolted on, along with Gilles Tooling adjustable rear sets, carbon fork guards, and a carbon front fender. The matching hand guards with integrated LED indicators are from SW Motech, and the soundtrack is supplied by a high-mounted Akrapovič exhaust.
The final product is a unique V-twin supermotard that stands out both in looks and capability, showcasing Greg’s ability to push the boundaries of what the Indian FTR 1200 can be. We love seeing professional bike builders take on personal projects, and Greg knocked this one out of the park. [Source]
0-mile Harley-Davidson Sportster By all accounts, the new Harley Davidson Sportster S is a decent bike—although it misses the charm of the now-defunct Evolution Sportster. So if you’re a purist and can’t bring yourself to buy a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected Sporty, this here might be the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is a factory fresh, 0-mile 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Custom 100th Anniversary edition. Not only has the bike never been ridden, it’s never even been taken out of the shipping crate it was packed into in Milwaukee. The fuel tank was never filled and the battery was never connected—and it even has the original plastic protection film and foam protectors on the tank.
Other than having a single carburetor instead of fuel injection, the overall aesthetic of this 20-year-old Harley isn’t that different from the last air-cooled Sporty, which was discontinued in 2021. The pearl white tank on this bike features a 100th Anniversary Edition badge to match the plaque below the integrated indicator lights on the handlebar—one of the only things separating it from the thousands of Sportsters produced over the years.
We’ll never know why this bike wasn’t put on the road, and it might just be the only brand new, 0-mile Sportster outside of the Harley-Davidson museum collection in existence. We’re firm believers in using motorcycles for their intended purposes, but this would certainly be a cool thing to have in the shed to show off to your mates. [Source]
