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Since their debut in 2011, Bandit9 has released a new breed of bikes from the east like Magnus, Nero and Hephaestus. And now the Beijing-based startup has announced the latest addition to their fleet called Atlas. Atlas is an evolution on the Yamaha XVS 400, which is not the most attractive bike to base a new build on. But for Bandit9, the goal was to inspire other startups and new builders by building a beautifully designed, well-engineered bike from a rocky foundation. Not everyone can afford a Triumph or a Harley and not everyone has access to shops where you can simply buy accessories. However, Bandit9 believes that these limitations pave way for art and invention.