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Very interesting style trend. Very '80s.
The 750 Paso has weaknesses but overall I think it is a great There are little touches on the bike which say "Bimota". No surprise considering who designed it.
The eccentric chain adjustment, machined alloy pieces, integrated mirrors/indicators/tail piece, etc. The twin oil radiators with fairing ducts for example, really impresses me. It's something Honda did years later with water cooling.

Nice yo have you here koko,
do keep up your helpful attitude ! :thumbup

I've found you either love or hate the design. I personally love it. Every time I walk up to it when in the car park, or outside the shop I fall in love all over again. I'm constantly taking pictures of the damn thing Just get the inherent issues addressed (which aren't much) and enjoy the rides. Trust me, I get far more admiring looks and comments than looks of disdain and thumbs down. And who cares what people think anyway, it's my ride not theirs. With some decent cans for a deep rumble...nuf said.




Being part of this forum made me realize that I am not the only Paso tragic out there. God bless these guys and girls as they have posted every conceivable fix/remedy for any problem you may have with your new ride, you just have to look, the answers are here. I am by no means a mechanic but have been able to strip and rebuild my 906 with a bunch of mods with the help of this forum.

Always get asked what year it is.

That also happens with the Ferrari.

Paso - timeless design. Like the Countach. Not everyone's cup of tea but it's a design classic.

paso750 wrote:Guys with that attitude piss me off. Next time you meet someone ask if they ever owned a Paso or if it`s just hearsay. All some guys hear is carb problems and unavailability of tires. That`s enough for building up prejudice. They probably never came near one though and most likely have never ridden one.
A properly maintained 750 or 906 Paso is not less reliable than a ST2 or any other Ducati. Furthermore it remains to be seen how those bikes behave when they are +25 years old.
If there`s anything someone can moan about it`s the handling.

From the first day the Paso was stiring up the hardcore Ducati community just because of its looks and its whole concept. Another reason was, it was not considered a "real" Ducati as the company had just been bought up by Cagiva with the Paso being the first bike of this new "era".

G.

i believe i'm the person who has done the most to disuade tony from this purchase. at this point i'm not sure if he has ridden one, but i have urged him to do that before handing over cash. hopefully that will seal (unseal?) the deal so to speak.

i have ridden lots of pasos, worked on as many and even destroyed 1. i know what tony rides and how he likes to ride and the information i gave him was based on everything i know about the various pasos and him.

i have nothing against them except that i don't think they are a very good motorcycle, and don't want to see someone i like spend a lot of money trying to turn one into something that it isn't.

Dont worry Brad, you're not the only one!
I've been looking at Elefants too!
I must have quirky tastes.

koko64 wrote:Dont worry Brad, you're not the only one!
I've been looking at Elefants too!
I must have quirky tastes.

MMmmmmm.......Elefant








Cheers
Andrew

brad black wrote:
i believe i'm the person who has done the most to disuade tony from this purchase. at this point i'm not sure if he has ridden one, but i have urged him to do that before handing over cash. hopefully that will seal (unseal?) the deal so to speak.

i have ridden lots of pasos, worked on as many and even destroyed 1. i know what tony rides and how he likes to ride and the information i gave him was based on everything i know about the various pasos and him.

i have nothing against them except that i don't think they are a very good motorcycle, and don't want to see someone i like spend a lot of money trying to turn one into something that it isn't.

hi Brad, I totally disagree with your comments, you best to re-read the entry to this post.
as koko64 says he wants a bike that ticks the following boxes...
(1) a bike old enough to be classified as a vintage 25+yrs to get cheap club rego
(2) something confortable enough to take his wife on rides
(3) he doesn't want to go too fast, as the cops here are fairly deadly
I dont know what you think he should have, but IMHO a well cared for PASO would be the perfect choice, I 've had mine since new, it is a very reliable bike, very confortable for the rider and pillion passenger and of course it goes fast enough...go for it koko!!!

The Paso is an acquired taste from years of evaluating the brand and the motorcycle industry in general. For Ducati, it was certainly a turning point. (Quick, Name a Ducati model from the 80's) In the industry, you can see the influence in design for years afterwards. It was in instant classic, and every magazine had it on the cover. A new rider isn't drawn to a Paso. Only riders that have owned several, maybe dozens, of bikes in their life. Its kind of the difference between drinking coffee in Italy compared to drinking coffee at Starbucks. Both are coffee to be sure, but the flavors, nuance, atmosphere, and experience is so far removed from one to the other. If you have never done it, you can't possibly understand. And you surely could not convince someone in a Starbucks that the experience in an Italian cafe on a mild afternoon is that much different, or better. They just aren't going to get it. Same for those who haven't spent time on a Paso.

Be happy that you have been enlightened to see the value of a Paso, and relish in the thought they won't be fighting you for parts. You need a certain level of commitment and experience to be in this group. The naysayers just don't have the stuff to step up yet.

Cheers, Phil

Phil,

Well said, my feelings exactly. I have been regularly commuting on my Yamaha TRX850 and keeping the P750 for weekend rides. Hadn't been on the Paso for a few weeks and when last on it the difference between TRX/Paso is remarkable. It shouldn't be, they have similar power, weight, etc, but it is certainly the Starbucks Vs Italian cafe experience. The Paso easily wins on the riding experience.

Cheers,

Fraser.

Totally off topic but some time ago I`ve seen pictures of an Elefant with a TRX850 engine. Quite interesting, I thought.
Oh, and if someone goes for an Elefant, take the GT. It`s imho the best choice even if it only came in grey. (the IE had a 5 speed gearbox and a 42mm fork, the AC used cheaper suspension parts (BOGE/SHOWA) and was a lot lower, probably as an attempt to boost sales volumes which had been rather low from the start)

G.

My first ride on a Ducati was on a 907. A friend got it new from Moto Italiano back in the day. I found it very impressive.
I have sat on a 906 and I was very impressed with the ergos for me. It's like buying a suit, very personal and individual.
While the Elefant interests me greatly, I am only 5'8"! I would need a ladder!

koko64 wrote:While the Elefant interests me greatly, I am only 5'8"! I would need a ladder!

Not sure what you mean mate.




Not me by the way.

Cheers
Andrew

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paso750 wrote:or

I could sleep under those bikes!

The Paso fit me like a glove. I spoke to a guy selling a 906 today. It's in very good condition if it has been represented correctly. Not sure, well see.