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750 Paso

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57 /100 Balanced
Power
73 HP
Top Speed
201 km/h
Engine
748 ccm

1989 Ducati 750 Paso Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1989 Ducati 750 Paso sport touring motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 73 HP (53.3 kW) at 7,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 750 Paso measures 222 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.04 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1986 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
97.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3.04 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 73.0 HP (53.3 kW)) @ 7900 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Desmodromic valve control
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/60-16
Rear Tyre 160/60-16
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons)
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Intermediate
Requires some riding experience.
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Long Distance Touring
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