Ducati 750 Paso specifications

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ENGINE
Bore 88 mm
Stroke 61.5 mm
Capacity 748 cc
Compression ratio 10:1
Maximum power (crankshaft) 72.5 HP at 7,900 rpm
Maximum torque (crankshaft)5 Nm at 6,350 rpm
Italian fiscal rating 10HP
Maximum engine speed 10,000 rpm

VALVE TIMING
DESMODROMIC valve timing, two valve head each cylinder controlled by four rocker arms (two opening and two closing rocker arms) and by four lobes OHC. It is controlled by the crankshaft through cylindrical gears, pulleys and toothed b elts. The valve opening and closing diagram is the following (checking data with a clearance of 0.20 mm):
Inlet valve: 41 mm diameter
Opens before TDC 31 degrees
Closes after BDC 88 degrees
Exhaust valve: 35 mm diameter
Opens before BDC 72 degrees
Closes after TDC 46 degrees
Valve tappet clearance (cold engine):
Opening rocker arm 0.10 mm
Closing rocker arm 0.00 - 0.02 mm

FUEL SYSTEM
By electric pump and filter with interchangeable cartridge. Air take-off with dry filter, placed under the fuel tank. The fuel system is so made:
Provided with a two-barrel carburetor: WEBER 44DCNF 107
Main data:
Atomizer 36 mm
Auxiliary venturi 350
Main jet 150
Air corrector jet 170
Idle jet 57
Idle air jet 130
Pump jet 35
Starting jet F7/110
Needle valve 300
Mechanical float level 46 mm
Float weight 14 gr

LUBRICATION
Forced-feed gear pump, oil filtering through gauze strainer on drain plug, centrifugal depurator on the crankshaft, filter cartridge and low pressure w/l on the instrument panel, radiators for oil cooling before oil feeding to heads

COOLING SYSTEM
Air cooling through the large fin surfaces of cylinders-heads. Engine oil cooling through radiator.

IGNITION SYSTEM
Electronic type with inductive discharge system
Make KOKUSAN
Automatic advance:
-- up to 1700 rpm +/- 200 6 degrees
-- 1700 to 2600rpm +/- 300 progressive up to 32 degrees
Checking through stroboscopic light
Spark plugs
Make CHAMPION RA6YC
Electrode gap 0.6 mm

TRANSMISSION
Dry clutch type controlled by lever on L/H side of handlebar. Power drive by straight tooth gear set from engine to gearbox main shaft
Ratio 36/71 = 1/0.507
Five speed with constant-mesh gearbox inside the engine, gear shift pedal on L/H side of the bike
Gear ratios
1st speed 16/40 = 1/0.400
2nd speed 21/36 = 1/0.583
3rd speed 24/32 = 1/0.750
4th speed 27/29 = 1/0.931
5th speed 29/28 = 1/1.035
Transmission between gearbox and rear wheel through chain
Make REGINA
Type DA-OR 136 up to serial number 750130
Type DA-OR 135 from serial number 750131
Dimensions 3/8" x 5/8" (136-OR)
or 1/4" x 5/8" (135-OR)
Final drive ratio 15/38 = 1/0.394

BRAKES
Front
Twin drilled disc in cast iron
Disc diameter 280 mm
Hydraulic lever control on the R/H side of handlebar
Swept area 80 square cm
Brake calipers:
Make BREMBO
Type P2FO8N
Rear
Fixed and drilled disc in cast iron
Disc diameter 270 mm
Hydraulic pedal control on the R/H side of the bike
Swept area 37.6 square cm
Brake caliper:
Make BREMBO
Type P2IO8N

FRAME
Perimetral decomposable double cradle type in square and rectangular section tubes made of normalized 25 Cr-Mo 4 steel

SUSPENSIONS
Front
Oil-dynamic fork provided with external adjusting system of the extension brake
Make MARZOCCHI
Type M1R
Leg diameter 41.7 mm
Stroke 140 mm
Rear
Swinging fork with oil-dynamic adjustable mono shock "SOFT DAMP"
Make OHLINS
Type CA 508
or
Make MARZOCCHI
Type SUPERMONO
Wheel stroke 136 mm
The swing are is made of light alloy; its action is progressive and realized by con rods and rocker armsl articulations turn on ball and pin bearings. The swing fork is pivoting around fulcrum pin passing through the crankcase; this s ystem makes the motorcycle more sturdy

WHEELS
Light-alloy wheel rims with six delta shaped spokes
Front
Make OSCAM
Dimensions 3.75 x 16"
Rear
Make OSCAM
Make OSCAM
Dimensions 5.oo x 16"
Wheels are of removable-spindle type. The rear wheel is fitted a special flexible coupling, to remove the wheel first take out the chain

TYRES
Front
Radial "tubeless" type
Make PIRELLI
Type MP7S
or
Make MICHELIN
Type A59PLTL
Rear
Radial "tubeless" type
Make PIRELLI
Type MP7S
or
Make MICHELIN
Type M59PLTL
For motorcycles having serial numbers 750001 to 750499 it is suggested to use MICHELIN tyres only
Tyre inflation pressure
Inflation pressure Bar
Front 2.3
Rear 2.6

ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Main components:
Headlamp: rectangular shape, iodine, double-filament, 12V-55/60W-H4 bulb, with parking light bulb 12V-3W
Instrument cluster
Electrical controls on handlebar
Direction indicators: 12V-21W bulbs
Horn
Stop light switches
Battery: 12V-14 Ah
Alternator: 300w
Electronic regulator
Start motor: 0.7kW
Rear lights: 12V-21W bulb for stop light, 12V-5W bulb for tail and number plate lights

FUSE BOX
Used fuses are accessible by removing the protective transparent cover
Only three fuses are connected to the electric system
F1-F2: 15 A
F3: 7.5 A
(F4-F5): Spare fuses

PERFORMANCE DATA
Maximum speed mph 130.49

WEIGHTS
Dry 429.89 LB
Kerb 485.01 LB
With pilot only 639.33 LB
REFUELINGSTYPE and QUANTITY
Fuel tank, 4 litres reserve included Petrol NO 94-96 RM: 22 litres
Crankcase sump and filter AGIP SINT 2000-SAE10 W/40 or CASTROL GTX2 turbo-tested SAE20 W/50 (equivalent): 3.5 litres
Front fork AGIP F1 ATF DEXRON or CASTROL TQF (SAE 10)(equivalent): 350cc each leg
Front/back brake circuit and clutch AGIP F1 brake fluid Super HD or CASTROL DOT4 disc brake fluid (equivalent)
Chain AGIP Rocol chain lube spray or CASTROL chain lube (equivalent)
Odometer and revolution indicator cablesAGIP F1 grease 30 or CASTROL LM grease (equivalent)
WARNING! - Use of additives in fuel or lubricants is not allowed.