Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto vs Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Bipostostacks up against the Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati SportClassic Sport 1000 BipostoDucati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE
Model year20082006
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower91 hp91 hp
Torque91 Nm9 Nm
Weight182 kg181 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto vs Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto and the Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto brings 91 hp in a 182 kg package, while the Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE counters with 91 hp at 181 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: