Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1990 Ducati 906 Paso pairs a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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.
Specific Output
97.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.37 HP/kg (2.69 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement904.0 ccm (55.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power88.0 HP (64.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 68.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
LubricationWet sump forced lubrication with gear pump
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Brakes
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Transmission
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