Incremental improvements made over the years of production can often add up to make the final model year or two the ones to buy, and that is certainly the case with the Ducati Paso, made 1986-92. Introduced as an air-cooled 750, the Paso evolved into a 900cc water-cooled, fuel-injected sportbike with a slippery fairing which covers all the mechanicals.
1991 Ducati 907ie for sale on eBay
The 907IE has a strong ( and rare for Ducati ) square tubing dual cradle frame, completely concealed by the fairing. Water cooling was added to the 904cc engine in 1989, though the heads maintained some of their cooling fins, making the system work better overall. Weber fuel injection gave the 90 hp engine a smooth power curve with good torque available from 3000 rpm. Marzocchi supplied the 42mm forks and rear monoshock, which received excellent reviews. Brembo made the 4-piston calipers for the dual 300mm front brakes, with two-piston 245mm rear. One major update to the driveline was 17-inch tires front and rear, more important these days as 16-inch tires are not widely available.
Offered by a St. Louis specialty car store, this 907IE looks great with under 5,500 miles. Corbin seat and Termignoni carbon mufflers appear to be the only updates, and a missing turn signal lens the only squawk. From the eBay auction:
- Same Owner Since 1998!
- Chassis & engine numbers matching
- Used in Ellese Tennis Shoe commercial in Italy
- 904cc SOHC “L” V-twin engine
- 6-speed transmission
- Termigoni exhaust
- Weber Marelli fuel-injection
- Brembo front & rear brakes
- 3-piece Brembo wheels
- Veglia instruments
- Only 5,467 original miles
Reviewed as a great handler with nicely tuned fuel injection, the 907IE is the Paso to own. The dry multi-plate but hydraulically activated clutch and six-speed trans also impressed the media. Fairly low clip-ons make the country more fun than the city, though you could certainly add bar risers. A love-it-or-hate-it affair, the all-inclusive bodywork looks even better in person than pictures. A pair of cam belts might be in order unless some history is available, but that points out one of the reasons to consider the Desmodue, maintenance that won’t be a deal-breaker…
-donn
notice the large Ducati decal is on the lower fairing not in the proper spot on the gas tank…………….says it’s been dropped or the owner is goofy with respect to the aesthetics. either way, pretty expensive to fix and restore as original. i own 2 907 ie’s and love them, great handling without the super uncomfortable riding position. this car dealer wants over $8000 , hope he gets it, but i think they don’t ubderstand the market place.
Somehow these get better looking the older they get.
Yall are banned from publishing these until I manage to acquire one for myself first. Shhhhh. Nobody else needs to know about these bikes. Stop, just stop. Let’s stick with Fireblades for now.
Glad this one is unrealistically priced, minimising temptation.
Minor issue, I know, but where on this bike is the word ‘Paso’ used?
From what I understand, the previous model, the 906 with carbs and 16″ wheels was named “Paso” as a nod to Italian racer Renzo Pasolini. “Paso” decals were clearly seen on the bodywork.
However the reference and the decals were dropped when this version was released. Many people call this a Paso but actually its not a Paso, its a 907I.E.
Like I said, minor issue but worth noting.
Also worth noting, I put a lot of miles on one of these I borrowed from a friend. Whenever it wasn’t down with electrical issues it was a great compromise of sport and comfort, a lot like the VFR800 I had, just not quite as refined.
I made molds of this fairing back in the mid 90s. I made 2 sets with gorgeous red gel coat and then after storing the molds for 15 years they were thrown out. Sad.
Pretty much the shittiest Paso to be spawned from the loins of Italy. A shit bike at best, with wood-like brakes, meager H.P.And NO soul … We can do better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Now we know yours.
I have had a 91 907 i.e. A great sport-touring bike it was. Once warmed up fully, it ran fine. I had a FIM chip with termi cans on it and it sounded great. I also had a 750 Paso before. The 907 is leaps and bounds better in every way. This one is priced a little high – but not way off. Would love to get one some day.