This is a 2006 Ducati Paul Smart. One of a limited run of 2,000 bikes made to commemorate Englishman Paul Smart’s historic Imola 200 victory in 1972 on the 750 Imola Desmo. The race that put Ducati on the map.

I’ve had this bike since January 2007 and have put around 200 miles on it. It is essentially a race bike. It takes about 10-15 minutes to warm up and use the 100hp spread across its 375lbs. It is very, very fast, and by far-and-away the best handling bike I have ever ridden. The brake discs are so large that you can barely add air to the tires. It truly is meant for speed. The downside is the riding position – completely ass up. It really wants a track, not a lap around the neighborhood.

The best part: you cannot ride The Duke and not smile. It’s just too much.