Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE is a retro-styled middleweight designed for riders seeking classic aesthetics with modern performance. Its 1000cc L-twin engine delivers accessible power paired with premium Ohlins suspension and dual-disc brakes, making it equally at home carving roads or cruising town. Best known for reviving Ducati's sporting heritage through vintage styling and genuine rider engagement.
2006
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Black exhaust system with two right-side mufflers |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Torque | 9.30 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 |
| Power | 90.78 |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 992.00 ccm (60.53 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side |
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5015 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Classic Silver-Sea Green-aluminium |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
90.8 hp
Peak Power
3.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track60%
City45%
Cornering85%
Daily Riding40%
Touring40%
Passenger25%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to experienced riders comfortable with a light, low-slung, cafe-racer-style sportbike that demands active rider input. |
| Purpose | Built as a retro-styled sport machine celebrating classic Ducati racing heritage, prioritizing engaging cornering dynamics over outright touring practicality. |
| Rider Fit | The low clip-on style bars, rearset pegs, and firm suspension favor riders with good flexibility and core strength who don't mind a forward-leaning, sporty riding position. |
| Character | A soulful, air-cooled V-twin with a raw mechanical feel, strong low-to-mid range torque delivery, and a distinctive exhaust note that rewards spirited, involved riding. |
| Not Ideal For | Not ideal for riders seeking upright comfort, long-distance touring amenities, pillion comfort, or any off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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