Photo: Pssst2006 / Bring a Trailer
Of all the SportClassic variants we know and love, the PS1000LE has to be the most desirable.
The collectible 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE is a dish best-served stock, but a few tasteful alterations probably won’t deter you from wanting one of the only 2,000 exemplars produced in your garage. Take, for instance, the lightly-modded specimen displayed in this article’s photo gallery, as it features several aftermarket goodies installed by the previous owner.
You’ll find a premium exhaust system from Zard replacing the motorcycle’s OEM pipes, and it’s complemented by a Wasp air intake setup. The clutch is now encased in an open cover that looks the part, while other adjustments include bar-end mirrors, LED turn signals, and a custom-made license plate holder. About a year ago, this PS1000LE was given a new clutch master cylinder, as well as fresh fluids all-round.
Penned by none other than Pierre Terblanche, Ducati’s limited-edition treasure is put in motion thanks to an air- and oil-cooled 992cc desmodromic L-twin. The engine bears two valves per cylinder head and a Marelli EFI with 45 mm (1.8-inch) throttle bodies, sending power to the rear chain-driven wheel via a six-speed gearbox and a dry multi-plate clutch.
By delivering up to 92 ponies and 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft, this twin-cylinder powerhouse can push its bearer from zero to 60 mph (96 kph) in 3.1 seconds. If solicited, the Italian rarity will continue accelerating toward a moderate, yet very respectable top speed of 135 mph (217 kph). Now, let us get to the point, shall we?
Were you to browse through the current listings on Bring a Trailer, you’d discover that Bologna’s wonder is being auctioned off with 19k miles (31,000 km) under its belt! Whether the top bid of $10,500 will be enough to meet the reserve is anyone’s guess, and you’ll have to act before the early afternoon of December 7 if you want to get in on the action.
You’ll find a premium exhaust system from Zard replacing the motorcycle’s OEM pipes, and it’s complemented by a Wasp air intake setup. The clutch is now encased in an open cover that looks the part, while other adjustments include bar-end mirrors, LED turn signals, and a custom-made license plate holder. About a year ago, this PS1000LE was given a new clutch master cylinder, as well as fresh fluids all-round.
Penned by none other than Pierre Terblanche, Ducati’s limited-edition treasure is put in motion thanks to an air- and oil-cooled 992cc desmodromic L-twin. The engine bears two valves per cylinder head and a Marelli EFI with 45 mm (1.8-inch) throttle bodies, sending power to the rear chain-driven wheel via a six-speed gearbox and a dry multi-plate clutch.
By delivering up to 92 ponies and 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft, this twin-cylinder powerhouse can push its bearer from zero to 60 mph (96 kph) in 3.1 seconds. If solicited, the Italian rarity will continue accelerating toward a moderate, yet very respectable top speed of 135 mph (217 kph). Now, let us get to the point, shall we?
Were you to browse through the current listings on Bring a Trailer, you’d discover that Bologna’s wonder is being auctioned off with 19k miles (31,000 km) under its belt! Whether the top bid of $10,500 will be enough to meet the reserve is anyone’s guess, and you’ll have to act before the early afternoon of December 7 if you want to get in on the action.
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