DUCATI 906 Paso (1989-1990) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Paso was the first motorcycle manufactured by the Italian maker after the acquisition of the brand by the Cagiva group. The bike was presented in November 1985 at the Milan Show and produced in three versions: the 750 Paso made in 1986, the Paso 906 made in 1988, and the 907IE made in 1990.

The Paso name was taken from the Renzo Pasolini pilot, also known as Paso. The racer died on May 20, 1973, in an accident at the Monza racetrack during the Nations Grand Prix race.

In 1989, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 906 Paso, a bike presented at the 1988 Cologne Motor Show. The bike was powered by a 904cc engine that pushed the bike to 220 kph (134 mph) and was characterized by a liquid-cooling system and a six-speed gearbox.

In the visual department, the bike presented a full fairing with a small windscreen, a rectangular headlight, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and triangular-shaped three-spoke aluminum wheels.

Underneath its fairing, the 1989 Ducati 906 Paso had hidden from plain sight a 904cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a carburetor feeding the pistons, delivering 84 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.