Englishman Paul Smart’s historic Imola 200 victory in 1972 on the 750 Imola Desmo marked the beginning of the modern Ducati racing era and the emergence of the big-bore twin, sport bike dynasty. The new Paul Smart Limited Edition is a tribute to Smart’s victory and the timeless styling of his silver racer.
The exclusive status of this limited edition, available only in a single-seat version, is confirmed by its highly advanced suspension components, a historic color scheme and small production run of just 2000 examples worldwide. Each and every bike has an engraved centre fairing mount cap stating: “Ducati – Paul Smart 1000 – Limited Edition”.
The Limited Edition gives the guaranteed performance that you would expect from a modern sport bike, not least because of its first-class components. Up front it features an Öhlins 43 millimeter upside down fork with trademark gold finish. The compression and rebound damping and spring pre-load are adjustable to adapt the bike to different riding styles and road surfaces. The rear suspension is handled by a single shock, also by Öhlins, with 60 millimeter asymmetric rear swingarm. Like the front fork, the single shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping and spring pre-load. To improve stability even more, a polished aluminum steering damper is fitted as standard.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer
Ducati
Model Year
2006
Model
SportClassic PaulSmart 1000LE
MSRP
$14,995.00*
DIMENSIONS
Weight
398 lbs. (181 kg)
Wheelbase
56.1 in. (1,425 mm)
Seat Height
32.5 in. (825 mm)
ENGINE
Engine
L-twin cylinder, 2-valves per cylinder Desmodromic, air-cooled
Horsepower
92 hp @ 8,000 rpm (67.7 kw)
Displacement
992 cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 71.5 mm
Torque
67.3 ft. lbs. @ 6,000 rpm (9.3 kg)
Compression Ratio
10:1
Fuel System
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity
3.9 gal. including 1 gal. reserve (15 l w/ 3.5 l reserve)
Clutch
Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control
Exhaust
Black exhaust system with 2 right-side mufflers
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes
Front: 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 2-piston, 2-sintered pad floating caliper Rear: 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Wheel Colors
Sea Green w/Aluminum wheels
Tires
Front: 120/70 R 17 Rear: 180/55 R 17
OPERATIONAL
Frame
Tubular steel trellis
Suspension
Front: Ohlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork; 4.7 in. (120 mm) travel Rear: Ohlins fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rake
24°
OTHER
Colors
Classic Silver
Options
Single seat
Photos may show optional equipment
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.
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