DUCATI 2006 PAUL SMART 1000 LE

TheDucati PaulSmart 1000 LE(PS1000LE) is aretrostyledsport bikebuilt byDucatiin 2006 to commemoratePaul Smart's win at theImola200 km race in 1972, win that helped define Ducati's future approach to racing. The bike is styled in the fashion of theDucati 750 Imola Desmorace bike that Paul Smart rode to victory, nd the 1974 750 SuperSport it originally inspired. It is one of theSportClassicseries designed byPierre Terblanche.The bike is styled to look like a race bike from the 1970s, he rounded bubble style half fairing andcafé racertail section are very reminiscent of the race winning 750 Imola Desmo. A green finished frame, utboard dampers and wire spoked rims with specialPirelliPhantom tires (featuring a retro tread pattern made exclusively for the PS1000LE) complete the look.The PS1000LE is powered by an 992cc 90°V-twincylinder, -valves per cylinderdesmodromic, ir-cooled engine withMarelliinjectors on a 45mm throttle body connected to a 6-speed transmission. Ducati claimed the power output was 92 hp (67.7 kW) at 8000 rpm and claimed torque was at 67.3 ft·lbf at 6000 rpm.[1]Exhaust gasses are directed to twin mufflers mounted high on the right side of the rear wheel.

The chassis consists of a tubular steel trellis. For the suspension, nÖhlins43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork is used for the front while a fully adjustable monoshock also from Ohlins is mounted on the left side of the rear wheel. Total wheelbase is 1425mm (56.1in).

Fuel tank capacity is 15 liters (3.9US gallons) which includes the 3.5 L (1 US gal) reserve. The claimed dry weight was 181kg (398 lb).[1]