This Paul Smart Edition Ducati from 2006, known as the Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE, was recently sold for $19,250 USD. What makes this sale unique is that it is one of only 2,000 examples ever built by Ducati. This motorcycle was created to commemorate Paul Smart’s victory at Imola in 1972, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item. There was another similar model with only two miles on it that sold for $42,500 USD.

Surprisingly, the Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE listed on Bring a Trailer had close to 20,000 miles on it. This is rare considering the limited production and prestige of this bike. It is refreshing to see an owner who actually rode and enjoyed this machine. Ducati motorcycles are known for their exceptional riding experience, and the previous owners made sure to put the miles on it.

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This bike has approximately 19,000 miles on it. The previous owner purchased it in 2023. Although the seller only rode about 100 miles before selling it on Bring a Trailer, the bike seems well-maintained. It received an oil change and battery replacement in January 2023, had the valves adjusted in 2015, and had the brake fluid flushed and replaced under its last owner. The timing belts were also changed in June 2023.

The Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE is equipped with a powerful 992cc Desmodromic L-twin engine and a six-speed transmission. It features a silver exterior paint finish over a green trellis frame and comes with Marelli electronic fuel injection, Termignoni mufflers, Öhlins suspension, Brembo brake discs, and alloy rims with wire spokes.

Considering its mileage, this bike does show signs of wear. However, it still comes with all the original manufacturer-provided literature, three keys, and the bike’s original tool kit.

The final sale price for this motorcycle was just under $20,000. Although it may seem like a high price for a bike with a significant number of miles, it is still a valuable and coveted motorcycle.