rear cylinder head in order to meet emissions and noise restrictions abroad. The Paso 750 was equipped with latest-generation technical features: square frame tubes made in chromoly steel, rear aluminium swingarm with progressive suspension, 16-inch wheels with radial tires, air-and-oil cooled engine, ⁣ electronic ignition and a comprehensive dashboard. The finished design was christened the Paso 750 and debuted at the 1985 Milan Motorcycle Show, along with a 350 cc version that was never produced. Although initially offered only in red, by 1988 it was offered in red, blue and pearl white. Ducati and Cagiva had hopes that the new machine would redefine sports touring motorcycling and complement their sportsbike line, especially in the American market. Sales and development The commercial success didn't come however, and worldwide the Paso 750 only sold 4,863 units between its introduction in 1986 and 1988. Only 700 were imported into the United States in 1987. The Paso was more expensive and had lower performance (72.5 hp and 210 km/h top speed) than its competitors, and had some reliability and rideability problems with the electrical and fuel systems, due to the use of an automotive Weber carburetor, which was ill-suited to a small-capacity motorcycle engine. In 1989 the Paso 906 was introduced to replace the 750, with a six-speed gearbox, a 904 cc engine which provided 88 hp and a 220 km/h top speed. The bike still had the same automotive carburetor and unreliable electrical system, but its greatest development was the incorporation of liquid cooling. 1,802 Paso 906's were built between 1988 and 1989. After further development, the final version of the design came in 1991 with the 907 i.e., (iniezione elettronica); now without the name "Paso". The engine remained liquid-cooled and the carburetor was replaced by the most modern Weber-Marelli IAW 043 system that integrated ignition and electronic fuel injection, which transformed the rideability of the bike. Power increased to 90 hp and top speed to 230 km/h. The wheels were changed to 17 inches, giving the bike more stability. Despite these advances, sales of this model remained sluggish, and when production ceased in 1992 only 2,303 907IE's had been built. References External links Ducati Paso 750 at Ducati.com Heritage. Ducati Paso 906 at Ducati.com Heritage. Ducati Paso 907 i.e. at Ducati.com Heritage. Paso Sport bikes Motorcycles introduced in 1986 Motorcycles introduced in 1989 Motorcycles introduced in 1991 Motorcycles designed by Massimo Tamburini