Ducati Blog

Hello and Happy 2010 everyone! For our first post of the year, we relive a classic—a Ducati most modern Ducatistis probably haven’t heard of—The Ducati Paso.

About the Paso

The Ducati Paso was released in 1986. It was named “Paso” in honor of Renzo Pazolino—a MotoGP rider who died in an accident in 1973 at the Monza race track. The challenge back then was to build a bike that was innovative and technical enough to battle with the Japanese imports. Ducati hired Massimo Tamburini (Bimota, Ducati 916, MV Agusta F4), who streamlined the the bike in a tight-fitting fairing that covered all mechanical parts. It was equipped with a chromoly square frame chassis, progressive aluminum swingarm, 16″ wheels, and air-and-oil cooled engine with electronic ignition.

The first prototype was the Paso 750 which had a 750cc motor. It was debuted at the 1985 Milan Motorcycle Show. The Paso 750 produced 72.5 bhp and reached a top speed of 210 km/h.

Paso 906

The Paso 906 replaced the 750 in 1989. It had a 6-speed gearbox, a 904 cc engine and produced 88 bhp and a 220 km/h top speed. It also featured liquid cooling, which was a great development back then. The Paso 906 was built between 1988 and 1989; less than 2,000 units were produced.

In 1990, Ducati released the 907IE (electronic fuel injection) which supposedly replaced the 906 Paso. It did not however carry the “Paso” name.

Click here for some Ducati Paso videos.

Some photos of the 906 Paso

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