THE NEW DUCATI SPORTCLASSICS ARRIVE IN SEPTEMBER. A TOTAL OF 2000 PAUL SMART 1000 LIMITED EDITIONS WILL BE PRODUCED. THE SPORT 1000 IS OFFERED IN THREE DIFFERENT COLOURS. Borgo Panigale (BO) July 22, 2005 Countdown for the arrival of the first two new SportClassics has begun. Ducati’s newest family captures the essential beauty and timeless style of the original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970’s. Confirming the announcement made at Motogiro competition in June, production of the Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition will start in September, immediately followed by the Sport 1000. Created as a tribute to Paul Smart’s legendary 1972 victory at the Imola 200 Miglia and the timeless style of his silver Ducati 750 Imola, only 2,000 examples of the Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition will be produced. Characterised by its Classic Silver bodywork and Sea Green frame, and quality high performance Ohlins suspension, it is a motorcycle that allows riders to capture the verve and style of the original, while still being a motorcycle that livesup to today’s standards of sport bike performance. Also ready to make its debut appearance is the Sport 1000, now available in three different colours. Added to the Burnt yellow with black racing stripe, reminiscent of the 750 SuperSport of 1973, are a Ducati Red with white stripe, and a Black with white stripe version. With the bold Café Racer style and essential beauty of the original Ducati Sport 750’s, they deliver modern Ducati performance and road-going savvy. The classic inspiration and performance of the Sport Classics doesn’t end with the motorcycles. The style that makes the bikes so appealing has been applied to an extensive range of accessories and apparel. Performance exhaust systems to components of extreme materials like titanium and magnesium, plus classically styled riding gear emblazed with iconic logos of Ducati, will be available for the launch of the new family.