UPDATE: The seller has provided all three factory original keys (two black and one red).
Please Note: This bike is a part of the Imbimbo Collection.
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.
At the heart of the PS1KLE was an air-cooled, 992cc, electronic ignition (dual spark), 90-degree, desmo twin that was good for a claimed 92 hp (at 8,000rpm) and 67.3 ft-lbs of torque (at 6,000 rpm). Other amenities included a dry clutch and a six-speed transmission. Housing the engine was Ducati’s trademark tubular trellis chassis adorned in the iconic “green frame” green. The green frame was complemented via a matching tubular swing-arm, and top-shelf, fully-adjustable Ohlins suspension fore and aft. Braking duties were bestowed upon high-end Brembo units, too.
The Paul Smart bike was much more of a tribute than a replica, however, the model was brimming with small visual nods to Smart’s original 750 Desmo racer. On top of the aforementioned green frame, the machine also got a cafe humped tail, matching tank and half-fairing all adorned in a silver flake paint job. 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: ZDM1WABPX6B000818. The seller acquired it from GP Motorcycles three years ago.
During his ownership, the seller covered 100 miles. The odometer shows 4,269 miles.
Maintenance:
When he purchased the bike three years ago, the bike had the belts replaced, the oil changed, and a new battery installed. The bike has a new stator as well.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok, Age Unknown
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok, FL not working
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Leaking
Tire Date Code Front: 33/18
Tire Date Code Rear: 01/19
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Tires Installed:
-Front: 120/70-17
-Rear: 180/55-17
Notes:
Aftermarket parts installed:
-Bar end mirror
-Tail tidy
-JC Pak Tail light
-Rizoma sprocket cover
-Rizoma belt covers
-Rizoma reservoirs
-Billet inspection covers
-Zero gravity screen
-Termignoni exhaust
-Billet oil cap
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-Engine oil + filter
-Tires and innertubes
-Signal diagnostic (Bulb?)
-Rebuild/Replace rear shock
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
Tail tidy with JCPACK tail light.
Rizoma bar end mirror.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Rizoma master cylinder reservoirs, Zero Gravity windscreen.
EVR open clutch cover, open belt covers, aftermarket oil filler cap.
SpeedyMoto front sprocket cover, Yoyodyne clutch slave cylinder.
Aftermarket camshaft covers and timing inspection cover.
Supersprox rear sprocket.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 3318 and 0119.
The sale includes two keys, Owner’s Manual, Shorai battery charger, and several stock parts including turn signals, brake light/license plate mount, mirrors, inspection covers, and belt covers.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December 2025 (the sticker is outdated but registration shows as current through December 28, 2025 on the California DMV website).
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