Ducati Legends

Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition

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.

Manufacturer	Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
Also called	PS1000LE
Production	2006
Class	Sports Classic
Engine	992c.c air cooled,Desmodromic 2 Valve L Twin
Power	92hp (69kW) at 8000 rpm
Torque	67.3 ft.lbf(91.2N.m) at 6000 rpm
Transmission	6 speed
Frame	Steel Trellis
Wheelbase	1425 mm
Weight	181kg dry
Fuel Capacity	15L (4.0 US Gal)

Ducati Supermono 

The Ducati Supermono is a lightweight, single-cylinder racing motorcycle made by Ducati. It is named for the Supermono racing class. The Supermono is arguably one of the most collectable Ducatis in any era.Only 65 Supermonos were built by Ducati between 1993 and 1995.

Manufacturer	Ducati SuperMono
Production	1993-1997 (65 built 93’-95’, 2 built 97’) Total 67
Engine	549/572 cc 4-valve desmodromic single 12:1 compression ratio Weber fuel injection
Top Speed	141 mph (227 km/h)
Power	61.4 hp (46 kW) @ 9750 rpm
Torque	37 lb.ft (50 N.m) @ 8000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Brakes	Dual 11-inch, 4-piston Brembo disc
Weight	267 pounds (121 kg) (dry)    277 lb (126 kg) (wet)

 Ducati 916 Senna Limited Edition 

 

A number of limited edition versions of this superior specification, one of which - the Senna - commemorate the late Formula 1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna, who had owned an 851 and was a friend of Ducati's owners, the Castiglioni brothers and with his permission shortly before his death, a limited number of this bikes were built with profits going to the Senna Foundation. The 'Senna 1' first appeared in 1995, differing from the Strada by virtue of its predominantly dark grey colour scheme, 916SPS chassis and running gear, and Pankl con-rods inside the engine. Two further series were produced, with different colour schemes and only minor changes, before the model was deleted at the end of 1998. Senna production amounted to 1 in 1994, 300 in 1995, 552 in 1997 and 49 in 1998. Total of 902 units.

Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition 1998

Neiman-Marcus, is an American luxury specialty department store owned by the Neiman Marcus Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.The Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition, is a limited edition model produced by Ducati Motors. One hundred were produced in 1998 and sold exclusively through the Neiman Marcus catalog. The 748L features Mercury metallic paint, carbon fiber front fender and chain guard.

Ducati 749 Dark 2004

A perfect entry model to the Ducati Superbike family, the 749 Dark stands out with its totally black colouring giving it a compact and aggressive look. Ducati’s race-inspired, tubular trellis frame is matched with a front Showa fork and fully-adjustable rear shock absorber that result in confidence-inspiring and precise road holding.

With its short-stroke design and further innovations that extend to the very heart of the motor, the 749 is never short on power, producing 108 hp at 10,000 rpm and 8.2 kgm at 8,500 rpm.

By applying the knowledge gained on the racetrack, Ducati engineers have created our highest performance middleweight Superbike ever, with fully adjustable suspension, box-section aluminum alloy swingarm, and steering damper. The 749 is as at home on the road as it is on the track and is designed to offer an exciting, safe ride whatever the road conditions. A sleek riding position blends man and machine perfectly.

At 108 hp, the Testastretta provides lightning acceleration out of corners and incredibly smooth power delivery without putting stress on the chassis set-up. Excellent torque (8.2 kgm at 8500 rpm), even at very low rpms, guarantees superb performance while making the motorcycle easy to handle in heavy traffic.

Ducati Monster S4 Foggy

Carl George Fogarty (born 1 July 1965 in Blackburn, Lancashire), sometimes known as Foggy, is the most successful World Superbike racer of all time in terms of the number of championships and number of race wins. Now retired, he is renowned for his high corner speed riding style, combined with an aggressive competitiveness, which netted him 59 victories and four World Superbike Championships (1994, 1995, 1998 and 1999). His greatest success came with the factory Ducati team. He was awarded an MBE in 1998's New Year's Honours List.

The new S4 Fogarty, truly an instant classic, is a tribute to the amazing career of a four-time WSBK champion. A singular bike for the most discerning enthusiasts.

State-of-the-art components and accessories transform a standard M S4 into a true collectible and missile on the track.

Within the M.Y. 2002 Monster range, the Monster S4 has a story of its own. The MS4 represents an extreme Evolution and refinement of the Monster concept-a concept that scores of enthusiasts around the world have come to admire and respect. To put is simply, the Monster S4 is not a variant of the Monster 900 Special, but an entirely new motorcycle with an entirely new mission.

However, because of the layout of components, technical content, overall performance and rational approach, the Monster S4 has remained true to the original Monster styling concept.

In order to define each detail in the most rational and accurate way, Ducati used for the first time advanced Unigraphics software for computerized 3D modeling. Such highly sophisticated computer technology enabled accurate structural and functional testing prior to the construction of the operating prototype. As a result, development time was dramatically reduced and the project was totally optimized before implementation.

The Monster S4 stems from a perfect symbiosis of the robust ST4 frame, the 916 cc Desmoquattro twin-cylinder engine with modified head and lowered exhaust cam and a new rear suspension with a aluminum swingarm, which was sized to obtain a 1440 mm wheelbase.

It turns out 101 Hp, with 66.5 ft. lbs. peak torque and an extraordinary output curve throughout an incredibly broad rpm range.

The Monster S4 Fogarty not only offers unbelievable acceleration and pickup, with its lean 414 lbs., but also unprecedented handling. It sits 20 mm higher than other Monsters in order to provide the ground clearance needed for road riders using its astonishing cornering ability to its fullest.

Make Model	Ducati Monster S4 Foggy
Year	2001
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. Capacity 916 Bore x Stroke     94 x 66 mm Compression Ratio          11:1 Induction Marelli electronic fuel injection.50mm throttle body
Max Power	101 hp 74 kW @  8750 rpm
Max Torque	92 Nm 9.3 Kg-m @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	Drive 6 Speed  /  chain
Front suspension	Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork. 120mm front wheal travel
Rear suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back  aluminum swing arm. 148mm rear wheel travel
Front brakes	2x 320mm disc 4 piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Tyres	Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17
Weight	193KG dry
Fuel Capacity	(res) 15 Litres  (3.5L)
Standing ¼ Mile	11.1 sec  /  198 km/h
Top Speed	239 km/h

Ducati 750 IMOLA 1972

The 750 Imola Desmo is one of the most famous bikes in the world.  It is best known, and, of course named for, its victory with Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari in the 200 mile race at Imola in 1972 – one of the most spectacular in racing history.  Much has been written about the fantastic final lap, which saw Smart and Spaggiari side by side almost all the way to the finishing line, but how this race changed the destiny of the Italian manufacturer has been relatively unexplored.

The win at Imola defined Ducati’s future approach to racing, with the manufacturer focusing its attention almost exclusively on production-derived machines. However, before discussing Smart, Imola and the legendary “number 16”, we must take a step back in time.

In 1972 Checco Costa bought the 200 Mile formula to Italy and Ducati prepared eight bikes to be ridden by Paul Smart, Bruno Spaggiari, Ermanno Giuliano, and Alan Dunscombe.  The bikes had production frames and engines, but were prepared, as usual, in a very short time.  Most of this work, however, probably still goes unnoticed, as it was concerned with the smallest details: wherever possible, each part of the bike was painstakingly filed down and lightened.  In addition, new Dellorto carburetors with 40 mm choke tubes and accelerator pumps arrived just in time, providing a perfect supply of fuel for the big twin-cylinder, which delivered 80 hp at 8,500 rpm.  At Imola, Spaggiari reached the finish line with his gas tank almost empty and so could not snatch the victory from Smart.

Ducati 750 Imola Story

The center of attraction of the American motorcycle market is the annual big race at Daytona Beach, Florida. By the early 1970s the Daytona 200 was the most popular motorcycle race in America. It also attracted people from the Old World, mainly because of the enterprising spirit of Francesco Costa, the dean of Italian race organizers. Costa transplanted a little piece of the United States onto the track at Imola, creating a "Daytona of Europe" with the Imola 200 Miles.

The first edition of this race was held in 1972, with the fastest motorcycles available and racing teams from many countries all over the world. Ducati made its official return to racing at Imola, entering a new 750 designed by Fabio Taglioni.

Of course the engine of the new Ducati 750 was four-stroke and the distribution was "desmodromic"— these were basic elements of Tag-lioni's conception of motorcycle design. But this time the control system of the valves had a single overhead camshaft carrying the opening and closing cams. The single camshaft embodied years of experience with production models.

The tuning of the Ducati for the Imola 200 was meticulous, and several trial sessions were held to be extra sure that the motorcycle was in tip-top racing form. Bruno Spaggiari, who was still driving an official Ducati after thirteen years, unofficially lowered the Modena track record, which had been set by Giacomo Agostini's four-cylinder MV Agusta 500.

 

The Imola 200 Miles was a real triumph for Ducati. Spaggiari led the field from beginning to end, but he was forced to cede first place to his teammate on the last lap because he ran out of fuel.

Paul Smart & Bruno Spaggiari

    

A year went by and the Ducati 750 was almost the only competitive four-stroke engine in a mass of two-cylinder engines of various displacements. Again the Ducati went to Imola, but this time prospects were not as rosy. Several Japanese and American teams were there with the newest Suzukis and Kawasakis, Daytona models that generated more than 100 h.p.

At the 1973 Imola, Ducati was un-able to repeat the triumph of the year before, but Spaggiari came in second and Bruno Kneubhuler drove the fastest lap in the first heat of the race, showing that the Ducati could stand up to the finest Japanese motorcycles. Jarno Saarinen won with a Yamaha 350, putting in a fantastic performance.