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Paul Smart (23 April 1943 – 27 October 2021) .A great British motorcycle racer - he is famous for winning the Imola 200 on 23 April 1972, at age 29, riding Ducati's new 750 racer, based on the GT750 roadster. Ducati paid his airfare and £500 wages.
Though I'll probably never ride a bike in my life, I'm still considering grabbing a ticket to win this 2006 Ducati PaulSmart 1000 LE. What a beauty! Even if I didn't ride it, I could spend countless hours enjoying its lines and mechanical details. Photographed on a Sunday afternoon wander with Daniel and NJ. (Thanks for the RX1 playtime, Daniel!) The Shop, Columbia Street, Chinatown, Vancouver. March 8, 2015.
The Ducati SportClassics were a range of retro styled motorcycles first introduced by Ducati at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, and put on sale in 2005 for the 2006 model year. The Paul Smart version was made for the 2006 model year only, while the Sport1000 ran from 2006 through the 2009 model years, and the GT1000 ran from the 2007 through 2010 model years.
They were the product of Ducati's design chief Pierre Terblanche, who said the series started with the Evoluzione MH900e replica of Mike Hailwood's victorious 1978 Isle of Man TT bike. The different variations are based on similar frames, and powered by the Desmodue 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled L-twin Ducati 1000 Dual Spark engine, also called the DS9 engine.
Paul Smart rode the 750 Imola Desmo competition bike to victory in 1972, and the 1974 750 SuperSport was based on that, tank and sidepanels painted silver, fairing painted green and silver with a green frame. The Giugiaro case 900 and 750 SuperSports had the blue and silver paint. The inspiration for Paul Smart LE is based on these bikes. It has multi adjustable Öhlins suspension front and rear, the fairing, steering damper, and a green frame to go with the silver and blue paint on the tank, lower clip-ons, fairing, and side covers. The Paul Smart was limited to 2000 examples worldwide
The Ducati SportClassics were a range of retro styled motorcycles first introduced by Ducati at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, and put on sale in 2005 for the 2006 model year. The Paul Smart version was made for the 2006 model year only, while the Sport1000 ran from 2006 through the 2009 model years, and the GT1000 ran from the 2007 through 2010 model years.
They were the product of Ducati's design chief Pierre Terblanche, who said the series started with the Evoluzione MH900e replica of Mike Hailwood's victorious 1978 Isle of Man TT bike. The different variations are based on similar frames, and powered by the Desmodue 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled L-twin Ducati 1000 Dual Spark engine, also called the DS9 engine.
Paul Smart rode the 750 Imola Desmo competition bike to victory in 1972, and the 1974 750 SuperSport was based on that, tank and sidepanels painted silver, fairing painted green and silver with a green frame. The Giugiaro case 900 and 750 SuperSports had the blue and silver paint. The inspiration for Paul Smart LE is based on these bikes. It has multi adjustable Öhlins suspension front and rear, the fairing, steering damper, and a green frame to go with the silver and blue paint on the tank, lower clip-ons, fairing, and side covers. The Paul Smart was limited to 2000 examples worldwide.
4/14/10. Portland, Oregon. While walking. Nikon Coolpix S8000. Handheld. SOOC.
Desmo=It’s called Desmodromic valve control. An engineering solution found on only one motorcycle – Ducati. Most motorcycle engines rely upon conventional springs for valve closure, but as rpm increases, the time taken for the spring to close the valve becomes critical. Failure of the valve to follow the precise profile of the camshaft results in loss of performance. Ducati's Desmodromic valve system eliminates the spring and actuates valve closure mechanically. The result is safe, exact valve timing at all engine speeds. Every Ducati motorcycle, including our World Superbikes and the MotoGP Desmosedicis rely on the Desmo system.
L-Twin=Since its historic debut in 1972 to today’s unmatched record of World Superbike Championships, Ducati L-Twin power dominates. The perfect 'primary balance' of the 90° L-Twin and its low centre of gravity combine with the well centralised mass and low gyroscopic effect of its narrow crankshaft to ensure a motorcycle with a light feel and a natural response to rider input. The L-Twin’s big bore, short stroke design and power pulse frequency delivers tractable drive. Desmodromic valve actuation, fuel injection, computer engine management and Testastretta technology keep Ducati ahead of the pack.
Sound=The sound is unique thanks to the 90° L-Twin engine configuration, intake 'howl'and exhaust system design. The unmistakable sound of Ducati is a symphony of internal combustion.
Trellis=The tubular Trellis frame, used on every Ducati motorcycle, is a signature design element. This unique Ducati frame is light, rigid and beautiful thanks to its ingenious Trellis design and use of high quality ALS 450 tubing. Each tube is mitred and micro-fusion welded in a complex triangulated pattern and our incredibly strong L-Twin engine cases are functional 'stressed members' of the chassis.
4/14/10. Portland, Oregon. While walking. Nikon Coolpix S8000. Handheld. SOOC.
Desmo=It’s called Desmodromic valve control. An engineering solution found on only one motorcycle – Ducati. Most motorcycle engines rely upon conventional springs for valve closure, but as rpm increases, the time taken for the spring to close the valve becomes critical. Failure of the valve to follow the precise profile of the camshaft results in loss of performance. Ducati's Desmodromic valve system eliminates the spring and actuates valve closure mechanically. The result is safe, exact valve timing at all engine speeds. Every Ducati motorcycle, including our World Superbikes and the MotoGP Desmosedicis rely on the Desmo system.
L-Twin=Since its historic debut in 1972 to today’s unmatched record of World Superbike Championships, Ducati L-Twin power dominates. The perfect 'primary balance' of the 90° L-Twin and its low centre of gravity combine with the well centralised mass and low gyroscopic effect of its narrow crankshaft to ensure a motorcycle with a light feel and a natural response to rider input. The L-Twin’s big bore, short stroke design and power pulse frequency delivers tractable drive. Desmodromic valve actuation, fuel injection, computer engine management and Testastretta technology keep Ducati ahead of the pack.
Sound=The sound is unique thanks to the 90° L-Twin engine configuration, intake 'howl'and exhaust system design. The unmistakable sound of Ducati is a symphony of internal combustion.
Trellis=The tubular Trellis frame, used on every Ducati motorcycle, is a signature design element. This unique Ducati frame is light, rigid and beautiful thanks to its ingenious Trellis design and use of high quality ALS 450 tubing. Each tube is mitred and micro-fusion welded in a complex triangulated pattern and our incredibly strong L-Twin engine cases are functional 'stressed members' of the chassis.
4/14/10. Portland, Oregon. While walking. Nikon Coolpix S8000. Handheld. SOOC.
Desmo=It’s called Desmodromic valve control. An engineering solution found on only one motorcycle – Ducati. Most motorcycle engines rely upon conventional springs for valve closure, but as rpm increases, the time taken for the spring to close the valve becomes critical. Failure of the valve to follow the precise profile of the camshaft results in loss of performance. Ducati's Desmodromic valve system eliminates the spring and actuates valve closure mechanically. The result is safe, exact valve timing at all engine speeds. Every Ducati motorcycle, including our World Superbikes and the MotoGP Desmosedicis rely on the Desmo system.
L-Twin=Since its historic debut in 1972 to today’s unmatched record of World Superbike Championships, Ducati L-Twin power dominates. The perfect 'primary balance' of the 90° L-Twin and its low centre of gravity combine with the well centralised mass and low gyroscopic effect of its narrow crankshaft to ensure a motorcycle with a light feel and a natural response to rider input. The L-Twin’s big bore, short stroke design and power pulse frequency delivers tractable drive. Desmodromic valve actuation, fuel injection, computer engine management and Testastretta technology keep Ducati ahead of the pack.
Sound=The sound is unique thanks to the 90° L-Twin engine configuration, intake 'howl'and exhaust system design. The unmistakable sound of Ducati is a symphony of internal combustion.
Trellis=The tubular Trellis frame, used on every Ducati motorcycle, is a signature design element. This unique Ducati frame is light, rigid and beautiful thanks to its ingenious Trellis design and use of high quality ALS 450 tubing. Each tube is mitred and micro-fusion welded in a complex triangulated pattern and our incredibly strong L-Twin engine cases are functional 'stressed members' of the chassis.
Back side of "Imola" Postcard : John Cooper, Percy Tait, Paul Smart Dave Croxford, Ray Pickrell,Don Emde, and... Geoff Duke, one of the guests of honor
1974 Transatlantic Trophy Races
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This was the bike Paul Smart rode to win the 1972 Imola 200 and put Ducati on the big bike map! Posters of this can be ordered by contacting me. ofieldTN@blomand.net
The very first and possibly the most beautiful Bimota ever (the one with the red frame!) By far the best looking bike in the paddock proving that "what looks right, is right". On the fairing it says: "Meccanica Bimota"
4/14/10. Portland, Oregon. While walking. Nikon Coolpix S8000. Handheld. SOOC.
Desmo=It’s called Desmodromic valve control. An engineering solution found on only one motorcycle – Ducati. Most motorcycle engines rely upon conventional springs for valve closure, but as rpm increases, the time taken for the spring to close the valve becomes critical. Failure of the valve to follow the precise profile of the camshaft results in loss of performance. Ducati's Desmodromic valve system eliminates the spring and actuates valve closure mechanically. The result is safe, exact valve timing at all engine speeds. Every Ducati motorcycle, including our World Superbikes and the MotoGP Desmosedicis rely on the Desmo system.
L-Twin=Since its historic debut in 1972 to today’s unmatched record of World Superbike Championships, Ducati L-Twin power dominates. The perfect 'primary balance' of the 90° L-Twin and its low centre of gravity combine with the well centralised mass and low gyroscopic effect of its narrow crankshaft to ensure a motorcycle with a light feel and a natural response to rider input. The L-Twin’s big bore, short stroke design and power pulse frequency delivers tractable drive. Desmodromic valve actuation, fuel injection, computer engine management and Testastretta technology keep Ducati ahead of the pack.
Sound=The sound is unique thanks to the 90° L-Twin engine configuration, intake 'howl'and exhaust system design. The unmistakable sound of Ducati is a symphony of internal combustion.
Trellis=The tubular Trellis frame, used on every Ducati motorcycle, is a signature design element. This unique Ducati frame is light, rigid and beautiful thanks to its ingenious Trellis design and use of high quality ALS 450 tubing. Each tube is mitred and micro-fusion welded in a complex triangulated pattern and our incredibly strong L-Twin engine cases are functional 'stressed members' of the chassis.