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DUCATI Paul Smart SPORT CLASSIC Limited edition
If ever there was a motorcycle manufacturer capable of turning dreams into reality, it’s Ducati. The Ducati SportClassic
family: the Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition, the Sport 1000 and the GT
1000.
The SportClassic family reflects the styling of the motorcycles
built in Ducati’s workshops in the 1970’s, characterised by a
minimalist, racing look, with exposed chassis and engines, complimented
by bodywork with elegant rounded shapes.
To emphasis the unique style and performance origins of the three
SportClassics, Ducati has used top-level components styled with original
form and finishes, featuring chrome and polished aluminium that provide
the final touch.
Even though they reflect the best of the past, they incorporate the
latest ( at the time: circa 2006) Ducati technology and engineering, creating a thoroughly modern
motorcycle that lives-up to today’s standards of road-going performance.
The Paul Smart L.E., Sport and GT are all powered by the advanced
1000 DS Desmo engine. The torquey air-cooled 90В° L-Twin is the perfect
match to power these new sport bikes. Slim between the legs and exposed
for all to see, the latest two valve Desmo system, fuel-injection and
computer controlled engine management ensure that the 1000 DS engine is
powerful, dependable and thrilling to ride. Of course, these bikes take
advantage of the Ducati tubular Trellis frame that perfectly enhances
the beauty of the SportClassics, while delivering confident handling and
consistent road manners.
With bikes that are as capable as the SportClassics, great brakes
are fundamental. High quality Brembo callipers with sintered pads are
used, gripping huge 320mm discs up front for strong and consistent
stopping power.
The Ducati SportClassics feature distinguishing exclusive components
such as beautiful wire spoke wheels laced with alloy rims, black-finish
race inspired exhaust systems, unique new swingarms, rear suspension
featuring side-mounted shocks, and exposed engine parts with chromed or
black painted finishes.
DUCATI PAUL SMART 1000 Limited Edition
The new Ducati Paul Smart 1000 L.E. is inspired by the 1974 Super
Sport 750 and is a tribute to the 750 “Imola” bike that the English
racer Paul Smart took to victory in the 1972 Imola 200.
On a cloudy day in April 1972, Paul Smart of Kent, England, tested
the new Taglioni designed race bike. It was a momentous event in
motorcycling history. On that day, Smart rode a new untested Ducati 750
twin to a historic surprise victory at the Imola 200, beating all
comers. In the same race the Italian racer Bruno Spaggiari, also riding a
Ducati 750, crossed the finish line in second place for a Ducati sweep
of the event. Inspired by these results, Engineer Taglioni decided to
introduce production motorcycles with the styling and the latest
technological solutions of the 750 “Imola”.
It was the beginning of the modern Ducati racing era and the emergence
of the big-bore twin, sport bike dynasty. Descendants of that historic
race bike led the way to the production 750SS, Hailwood’s Isle of Man
winning 900SS, contemporary SuperSports and eventually the Superbikes of
today.

The 1974 Super Sport 750 is clearly the crown jewel of any classic motorcycle collection.
Often referred to as the original Superbike, it was the first Ducati to
combine all the performance of Smart’s race bike with a new elegant and
trend setting design. The bike boasted beautifully styled components
like the “round case” Bevel Drive twin engine, equipped for the first
time with Engineer Fabio Taglioni’s Desmodromic valve actuation system.
The development of the Ducati Desmodromic system started in the late
50’s and continues to evolve to this day. Every street and racing engine
Ducati produces still utilizes the Desmodtromic system; it remains a
significant factor in Ducati’s performance advantage. The SuperSport 750
boasted an elegantly styled fairing and bodywork painted in the now
famous Metallic Silver colour, complimented by a frame painted in Sea
Green. Viewed from any angle the bike always seems in harmony with
itself and its street environment. In its day it was “the” ultimate
sport bike.This bike has low kilometers; Only 5,814KM. Serviced and certified. Plus tax and license.
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