The Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition motorcycle was produced in 2006 in a limited quantity of 2000 units. It has a four-stroke, L-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 992cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The Marelli electronic fuel injection system and electronic ignition enable a maximum power output of 67.7 kW at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 91.2 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike has a multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. Its tubular steel trellis frame suspends an inverted Ohlins fork and a fully adjustable Ohlins rear monoshock absorber. The front and rear brakes are 320mm and 245mm discs, respectively, with four and two-piston calipers. The bike has a 1200mm wheelbase, 120mm front and rear wheel travel, and a 24-degree rake with a 30-degree steering angle. The seat height stands at 825mm, and dry weight is 179 kg. The 15-liter fuel tank provides a fuel average consumption of 4.6 L/100km, with a top speed of 207.8 km/h and a 12.3-second standing quarter mile. The Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE received positive reviews from Moto Station and Motorcycle.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition
| Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000 Units |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 71.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust | Black exhaust system with twin mufflers |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max power | 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91.2 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84:1 |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Rear Suspension | ~Ahlins fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 – ZR17 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Steering Angle | 30 degrees |
| Dimensions | Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 4.6 L/100 km / 21.7 km/l / 51 US mpg / 61 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 207.8 km/h / 129 mph |
| Reviews | Moto Station / Motorcycle.com |
