Imagine being on TikTok and seeing a viral video showing a two-wheeled silver bullet speeding through the streets of your city. It's not an AR filter, and it's not even Ironheart's new vehicle in the Marvel series: you've just witnessed the passing of the Bandit9 EVE Odyssey V2. This custom bike redefines motorcycle design, pushing the boundaries of imagination. With its aerospace-grade aluminum frame and radical lines, the EVE Odyssey V2 isn’t a motorcycle—it’s a two-wheeled meme about to become reality.
An alien vision on two wheels
The Bandit9 EVE Odyssey V2 is the fruit of the tireless pursuit of innovation of Daryl Villanueva and his team. This custom bike is a true statement of intent on the future of motorcycle design. The heart of this vehicle is its 7075 aluminum frame, an alloy used in the aerospace industry for its strength and lightness. This cutting-edge material allows the Odyssey V2 to achieve weighing just 120 kg, an impressive achievement considering its all-metal bodywork.
Custom motorcycle, alien design, extraterrestrial performance
Despite its futuristic look, the EVE Odyssey V2 doesn't sacrifice performance on the altar of natural. The 125cc Honda engine, mated to a four-speed transmission, delivers an impressive fuel efficiency of around 1,88 l/100 km (over 150 miles per gallon). The theoretical top speed of 109 km/h may seem modest, but considering the unique aerodynamics of this custom bike, it is a remarkable achievement.
Details that make the difference
Bandit9 is known for its meticulous attention to detail, and the EVE Odyssey V2 is no exception. From the body-integrated LED indicators to the vertically stripped taillight, every element has been designed to blend seamlessly with the bike’s alien aesthetic. The custom brake fluid reservoir and hand-machined aluminum controls are just a few examples of the craftsmanship that goes into this custom bike.
And then there’s the minimalist cockpit, with its Motogadget Motoscope Mini digital display mounted on a custom bracket, offering the rider only the essential information. The clip-on steel handlebars and hand-crafted levers complete a riding interface that’s as basic as it is futuristic. And here we come to the sore point: yes, because the bike may be alien, but it has to be driven by a human. The ergonomics of the EVE Odyssey V2 are, to put it mildly, unconventional. The riding position requires a certain flexibility and strength, and the lack of wind protection makes high-speed travel a feat for the bravest. But these “peculiarities” are an integral part of the unique experience (ultimate, in my case, because I would spit after five minutes) that this custom bike offers.
It's not just the motorbike that's custom
Bandit9 isn’t stopping there. The company is already working on an electric version of the EVE Odyssey, which could take the performance and efficiency of this alien custom bike to the next level. This move towards electrification is perfectly in line with Bandit9’s “progressive” approach to motorcycle design. Whether you consider it a madness on two wheels or a masterpiece of design, the EVE Odyssey V2 is sure to turn heads. It’s a tribute to the audacity of those builders who dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating vehicles that are as much works of art as they are means of transportation.
What do you think of this alien vision of the future of custom motorcycles? Would you be ready to speed through the streets on this thing that gives me the shivers, personally? Tell me if it's too far ahead for you too, or if I'm getting old: and yet, they say, in the midlife crisis man thinks of motorcycles. Sure, I say. Human ones, though.
