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2006 Ducati Desmo 1000

Sport 1000 · Café racer character

Black 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, front three-quarter detail — 2006 Ducati Desmo 1000 · Sport 1000

Vehicle specifications

At a glance

Engine: Air-cooled 992cc (1000DS), 90-degree L-twin, Desmodromic SOHC
Power: 92 hp at 8,000 rpm
Torque: 67 lb-ft (91.2 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
Fuel system: Marelli electronic fuel injection
Transmission: 6-speed manual; dry multiplate clutch; chain final drive
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension: 43mm Marzocchi inverted fork
Rear suspension: Sachs piggyback monoshock
Brakes: Brembo: dual 320mm front discs with 4-piston calipers; single 245mm rear disc
Wheels: 17-inch
Dry weight: Approximately 181 kg
Seat height: 825 mm (32.5 in)
Wheelbase: 56.1 in
Fuel tank: 15 litres

Specifications supplied by the owner. Equipment may vary by build; an Öhlins steering damper is fitted on select builds. Wheel options include wire-spoke or aluminium alloy. Available colours included Ducati Red, Burnt Yellow and Ducati Black with classic tank racing stripes.

The Ducati That Started It

For Marc, the attraction began with the Ducati name and its distinctive Italian style. The 2006 Desmo 1000 brought both into the collection.

Its sculpted tank, exposed trellis frame and classic café racer stance caught his eye. The solo seat and low handlebars complete a design that is simple, purposeful and unmistakably Ducati.

The Desmo deepened Marc’s appreciation for the marque and inspired him to find another special Ducati—eventually leading him to the limited-edition Paul Smart.

The Ducati in detail

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Ducati Sport 1000 — Engine and tank — Engine and tank

Ducati Sport 1000 — Sport 1000 tail and Termignoni exhausts — Sport 1000 tail and Termignoni exhausts

Ducati Sport 1000 — Desmodromic engine detail — Desmodromic engine detail

Ducati Sport 1000 — Rear suspension — Rear suspension

Ducati Sport 1000 — Headlamp and controls — Headlamp and controls

Ducati Sport 1000 — Front three-quarter detail — Front three-quarter detail