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2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000

Silver 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 with a green frame
2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000

An Eye for the Rare

Marc has always admired Ducati’s distinctive Italian style. After purchasing his Desmo, he wanted to add another Ducati to the collection—something rare and special.

The 2006 Paul Smart 1000 LE caught his eye. Its silver bodywork, sea-green frame and classic racing lines brought together his appreciation for Ducati design and his love of collecting rare finds.

Vehicle specifications

Specifications

Engine
Air-cooled 992cc, 90-degree L-twin; 2-valve desmodromic SOHC
Bore × stroke
94 × 71.5 mm
Power
92 hp at 8,000 rpm
Torque
91.2 Nm (67.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Fuel system
Marelli electronic fuel injection; 45 mm throttle bodies
Transmission
6-speed; chain final drive (2.53 ratio)
Clutch
Hydraulically operated dry multiplate clutch
Frame
Tubular steel trellis, metallic sea-green
Front suspension
Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins inverted fork
Rear suspension
Side-mounted, fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
Front brakes
Dual 320 mm semi-floating discs; 4-piston Brembo calipers
Rear brake
245 mm disc; 2-piston caliper
Wheels / tyres
Wire-spoke; Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp, 120/70R17 front and 180/55R17 rear
Wheelbase
Approximately 1,420–1,425 mm
Seat height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Fuel tank
15 litres, including 3.8-litre reserve
Dry weight
181 kg (399 lb)
Curb weight
Approximately 199–201 kg
Reported top speed
Approximately 200–220 km/h (124–135 mph)
Production
2,250 examples produced in 2006, according to Ducati Heritage

Specifications and approximate performance figures supplied by the owner. The photographed motorcycle has an exposed dry clutch and Termignoni exhausts; equipment may differ from factory specification.

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