Bike World Dream Rides | Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE

We've been back to The Bike Specialists in Sheffield for the new instalment of Dream Rides. This time, it's something a bit more modern that's trying to look old, it's the Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE.
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[mehrdadparsad]

The bikes featured here in this series are awesome. I would love to see a Monster S4RS on this show. The first true super naked and an absolute icon.

[jun]

The pinnacle of Ducati’s authentic classic work. And seriously, Chris review is always spot on and so enjoyable. He just knows what to say and how to say things about bikes.

[orangeorphan]

It can be very difficult to describe why a bike is so good-to-ride when the bike does everything well but there isn’t anything to get excited about on paper. You did a good job of explaining how this bike is more than the sum of its parts. It’s very easy to get excited about a 200hp super bike, but all-rounders like this are actually the best bikes you can own.

[RecycledSoul]

I remember when this first came out, and all these years later, I think it's the most beautiful retro-mod there is. It's a total work of art, and I'd love to have one in my garage.

[dantton]

I remember drooling over this thing back when Ducati launched their classic line up. For me nothing beats the combination of half fairings and a beautiful engine. Thanks Chris, you rock

[Omnificuser]

Chris's high praise for the SP1 (rc51❤️) always hits home.

[georgearcher]

Crazy thing is when these bikes came and the classic they didn't sell well now everyone wants one

[sarahlivingstone]

I bought a couple of bikes from his shop (and my ZZR1100 from him personally) and he was indeed a really nice gent. Always smiling and willing to help. Absolutely gutted to hear he'd passed away ...

[motorbiketoureruk]

Lovely bike and tribute to a lovely bloke.
I bought my first ever road bike (kmx125) in 89, my dad was friends with him and Maggie and when I heard he’d died it was really sad to know he died on a Ducati who he gave so much success for.

[spky]

The surprising thing about how pretty it is… it was designed by the same chap that was responsible for the 999. I’ve got one from the first year (2006) - not the Paul Smart but a gorgeous bike, tremendous fun to ride and it feels really light and agile. Quite small and light as well and plenty of power. Mine came with Ohlins at the rear but standard forks, which I would like to upgrade at some point. It’s a wonderful bike to ride and you feel really connected to it. Plenty of power for the road as well and that lovely twin / dry clutch Ducati sound. Hard to believe that they only produced them for a short period as they weren’t very popular at the time. A bit ahead of the market. Love this bike and it’s my main road bike. Incidentally, Paul Smart owned my local bike dealer and I remember when I first saw the Foggy rep there with a crazy price, drooling over the Ohlins and carbon everywhere.

[pjakpjak]

I fucking love these reviews. You never whine about the irrelevant shit; you never misunderstand or misinterpret bikes. I swear some journalists would complain about vibrations or that it doesn't have 160 hp; missing the entire fucking point. The only thing I don't like about your reviews is that it makes almost all other channels less enjoyable. Keep'em coming. Much love from Sweden ❤

[S]

I bought one 16 years ago, (well, a Sport 1000 monoposto actually...same bike but no fairing)....after also considering the Thruxton, which was released around the same time.. The Ducati was way higher quality component wise, including finishes on both metals & paint..& comfort-wise to the Triumph. I ride it just about every day of the year..& i've ridden it in Australia, England & Spain... Apart from many tyres, a couple of chains, a few batteries, a few reg/recs, two sets of clutch plates, (soon to be three..plus basket)) & one new starter motor....it's been so much fun over those years...even the headlight globe lasted up until a month ago !!. All in all, a great fun, practical, as fast as you need, impressively reliable motorcycle.

[MAKESQ]

If you have ever ridden any of the Sport Classics from this era, you know how deeply satisfying it is. The engine is just the

[day_we_ride]

Brilliant Chris, what a sound, what a bike and what a joy to see it being ridden properly.

[vespamanpx]

Merci pour ce superbe hommage! une des plus belles machines qui soient ! Je serais ravi de voir un épisode sur La S4RS !!

Très bon travaille, on en redemande !

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[gerardmontgomery]

The Sport Classic was ahead of it's time and the Paul Smart edition was gorgeous.

[George-onhi]

I love that last part you added not meant to be a decoration piece. Awesome video 👍🏼

[chrisnightingale]

Gorgeous looking bike. Great to know it rides as good as it looks. Paul Smart always came across as a real gentleman.

[secondsrule]

I still vividly remember seeing this at the Ducati at Vauxhall Station in London. Back then I was even able to afford it. Not so much these days. Time flies.

[JAubrey]

Your "Bike World Dream Rides" series ist one of the most enjoyable things to watch when you have an itch for those classics and - of course - "modern classics". Thanks very much for your work and I am really looking forward to the next episodes!!