906 Paso

1989 Ducati 906 Paso Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Ducati 906 Paso relies on a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.3 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 906 Paso measures 237 kg (522 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.69 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 214 km/h (133 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1989 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.