Nice Exhaust, Bike Included: 2007 Ducati Sport Classic 1000SE for Sale

Look, I’d really buy this Ducati Sport 1000SE just for the insanely cool 2-into-2 high/low Zard exhaust and get a pretty nice bike thrown in for free. Because if I had the money and space to collect a bunch of bikes, the Sport 1000 would be on the list, and I’d want one with this exhaust. As a bonus, it even has beautiful vintage black and gold paint with the classic Ducati logo.

It’s a perfect bike for the road, with good handling, reasonable weight, and an ideal powerplant: crazy horsepower numbers sell bikes and enhance the size of your “package” [note: not really], but a flexible, torquey motor that sounds and feels good at almost any road and engine speed is what you really need in the real world, and the belt-driven, two-valve 1000DS engine has those qualities in spades. This 992cc “DS” or “Dual Spark” version uses twin-plug heads for more efficient combustion across the big piston surface.

So you don’t get the big horsepower bragging rights, but when your bike looks and sounds this good, who cares? Unfortunately, that solo-only tail means you won’t get to take your future ex-Miss or Mister along for the ride, but you do get that really slick asymmetrical swingarm on the monoposto versions of the early Sport Classics.

In typical Ducati fashion, this low-mileage example has been decked out in the best the aftermarket can supply, most of which is tasteful. Aside from the Zard exhaust, I’m also a fan of that slim LED taillight/signal unit: the stock bits are classic 70’s in all the wrong ways and will not be missed.

From the original eBay listing: 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 SE for Sale

Ducati North America announced the release of the 2007 Sport 1000 mono Special Edition, which is being produced exclusively for the North American market. Production of this model will be limited to 100 units (90 for the US and 10 for Canada). With only 100 units being produced, this will be one of the rarest Ducatis made in recent history. Combining modern technology and historic design, the Sport 1000 SE embodies the spirit of the legendary 1978 Ducati 900SS “Darmah” and features the timeless Black and Gold paint scheme. Each of the limited 100 monoposto (single seat) 2007 Sport 1000 SE models will be identified by a numbered plaque, located on the triple clamp. The motorcycle also features a twin muffler “shotgun” exhaust, spoke wire wheels and Brembo brakes. It is powered by the 992cc dual spark motor, which puts out impressive torque and horsepower figures for an air-cooled engine. #12 of 100 4047 miles  List of upgrades (all original parts included with sale) Zard Exhaust, Rizoma mirrors, FLEDA LED integrated brake lights and signals, EVR clutch, CRG adjustable levers, Speedy Moto open belt kit, Speedy Moto open clutch kit, Speedy Moto frame sliders, Carbon fiber sprocket cover, Carbon fiber rear hugger and integrated chain guard, FOBO Bluetooth tire pressure sensors.

With just 4,000 miles on the clock and all that vintage-styled goodness on tap, I’m surprised there are no bidders yet: the Paul Smart bikes regularly change hands for far more than the opening bid listed here, and I prefer the looks of the Sport. While that might seem like a lot of money for a nearly ten year old bike, I think these still provide a ton of bang for your buck, along with the possibility that it will appreciate in value down the road.

-tad