2006 DUCATI PAULSMART 1000 LE

KEY FACTS

• Beautiful original example of the limited edition retro-styled Ducati inspired by the 750 Desmo that carried Paul Smart to his win in the inaugural Imola 200 in 1972, and the 1974 470 SuperSport that came from it.
• Powered by a 992cc air-cooled desmodronic two-valve V-twin with Marelli injectors.
• Shifting is by way of a six-speed manual transmission.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Features a genuine Ducati race exhaust by Termignoni with Ducati performance ECU, as well as carbon-fibre belt covers.
• Stock parts will be included in the sale so that the bike can be reverted to factory specification if desired.
• Brembo brakes, an Öhlins fork and Öhlins shock round out the handling package.
• Sold with the factory Ducati tool kit, manual and Paul Smart brochure as well as a collection of service receipts.

CONDITION

• The Ducati’s tank and fairings are in well-preserved original condition, with just some modest wear on the plastic parts.
• Paint is in excellent condition. There is a small rub mark from the rider’s boot on the swing arm near the foot peg.
• The frame, seat, controls and components are all in very good condition. There is a minor mark on the right-hand rear-vision mirror.
• The bike is mechanically sound, and with all electronics and controls working as they should.
• A roadworthy inspection was carried out in 2016 and the bike passed first time through with no warnings or advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• D Moto Motorcycle Engineering carried out a minor service including chain adjustment and fluid change in January, 2016.
• Prior services include regular maintenance, and a major service with renewal of the cam belts in 2013.

SUMMARY

This limited edition 2006 Ducati PaulSmart 1000 LE is in impressive original condition and strong mechanical order, ready to take out and ride on the open road. A compelling blend of modern mechanicals and retro styling, this is an eye-catching two-wheeled machine that would be a credit to any motorcycle collection.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.