Hose’s 2006 Ducati PaulSmart 1000 limited edition bike has special paint with metallic silver and sea foam green color. Slight modifications include racing exhaust pipes, open dry clutch cover, open timing belt covers, cafe style rear mirrors, and an ECM air box for racing.
My very close friend Parker Reid introduced me to Jose and his bike. Parker was my assistant at the time of the photo shoot, and he found himself completely in love with the bike.
On one of those magical days where the sun’s just right, Parker and I took two bikes for a spin to Marshall, North Carolina. The PaulSmart hugged the road with such ease—it’s one amazing bike.
The bike is one of only 200 ever imported into the United States. The design was inspired by the 1972 750 Imola commemorative bike that English racer Paul Smart took to victory in the Imola 200.
• Version 11 lighting
• For more lighting details: www.frankjbott.com/setup
• The Imola: www.cyclenews.com/2017/02/article/archives-imola-200
