Description
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Though Ducati had been manufacturing motorcycles for several decades, it was Paul Smart’s victory at the 1972 Imola 200 that really put the boutique marque on the map as a bonafide competitor in the racing world. The legendary British pilot won the event competing aboard what eventually became the iconic 750SS. Thirty four years after Smart’s win at Imola, Ducati released a range of retro-themed bikes celebrating the Bologna firm’s classic bevel-drive twins. The most interesting — and popular — of the Pierre Terblanche-designed modern retros was possibly the Paul Smart 1000 LE.
Upon their initial release in ’06, the Paul Smart 1000 LE became an instant collector’s piece and fetched well above their original MSRP. With only 2,000 units produced worldwide over its single year of production, these exclusive two-wheelers are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike.
This example is VIN: ZDM1WABP86B004267; Engine: RARC005550. The seller, Scott Billings, sent us all seven of his track bikes as he’s moving out of the country for a number of years to start his retirement. Why did he have seven track bikes you ask? He wanted to participate in a range of classes throughout AHRMA’s various groups (we’re selling his race trailer as well here).
True mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “This engine is a 2013 EVO motor heavily modified. 120 hp on dyno. This bike won the AHRMA National Championship BOT 1 class in 2021.”
In preparation for this listing, the seller had us change the battery and give the bike a detail. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: OK
Tire Year Front: 4120 / Rear: 2222
Tire Life Front: 30% / Rear: 30%
Tire Press Front: 20PSI / Rear: 20PSI
Brake Life Front: 75% / Rear: 90%
Hydraulic Fluid Brakes: Front: OK / Rear: OK
Clutch: OK
Oil Quality: OK
Level: OK
Coolant: N/A
Low Beam: N/A
High Beam: N/A
Turn: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light: N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Kill: OK
Horn: N/A
Drive Chain: OK
Battery: 13.6 V Standing 14.3V Charging
Modifications:
Custom blue paint and race bodywork.
Aftermarket exhaust.
Gold engine covers. Black belly pan.
Galespeed wheels.
Upgraded Ohlins fork with Brembo radial mount calipers. Brembo rotors.
Attack Performance top triple clamp. Nemesis traction control. AIM GPS, AIM Dash, AIM Camera.
Brembo master cylinders. Renthal grips. Aftermarket levers and brake lever guard.
Woodcraft rear sets.
Microtec ECU.
PSR clutch slave cylinder. Aftermarket shift lever.
K&N air filters.
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Superbike slicks tires with date codes of 4120 and 2222.
The sale includes one key, extra tail, and wheel stands.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Bristol, Rhode Island, this Ducati is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Paul Smart 1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
