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Ducati gave a surprise preview of two of its three new SportClassic motorcycles at the Motogiro d’Italia opening. This unique 70’s-inspired range of Ducati motorcycles reflects the beauty, timeless style and sporting roots of the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer. Ducati has borrowed the best style features of the past and combined them with the latest technology and engineering.
There could be no better backdrop than the Motogiro d’Italia for this first public appearance. The honour of riding the first two examples was reserved, of course, for Federico Minoli, Ducati President and CEO, and Gianluigi Mengoli, President of
the Fondazione Ducati. They are key figures in corporate Ducati, but more importantly they are motorcycle enthusiasts who
are riding in this tough historic and legendary competition.
The Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition pays homage to the legendary Ducati 750 Imola Racer and its rider, Paul Smart,
that together won the now famous 1972 Imola 200 mile race. Fans will be pleasantly surprised to discover that production will begin in September, well before the publicized schedule. The appearance at the MotoGiro is also the first time the production
sea-green frame and silver bodywork as inspired by the 1974 Ducati 750SS will be seen by the public.
Alongside the tribute to Paul Smart, the Sport 1000 stands out in its bold yellow paint scheme reminding us of the 1973 750 SuperSport. A “café racer,” with aggressive but nevertheless essential lines, the Sport 1000 is destined to become a cult object that combines modern performance with vintage charm.
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