Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE (2006)

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.

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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