I just saw a red 1991 Paso 907IE that could be on sale. It's very interesting: fully original, no accident, no damages, no big repairs, no modifications, well mantained, only one owner, keeped in garage, used with care, 60.000Km.
Its owner would like to buy a new Ducati, but is not fully convinced about selling it. In case, I think that it will cost about 1000-2000€.

Actually I own a "special" tuned 750 Paso: M900 "big valves" engine, Mikuni carbs + jetting, open air filters, Pederzini ignition, 998 clutch piston, Surflex clutch plates, adjustable brake and clutch levers, steel brake lines, Regina Z-RING chain, plexiglass windscreen.
It is really wonderful to ride it hard, it's very aggressive and gives a special feeling, even if its performances can't be compared to modern bikes and even if it lost its tourist vocation. Indeed, it needs some interventions: another engine replacement (already bought), shock replacement (already bought), forks revision, body repaint, rear wheel replacement.

Here the dilemma: assuming that I cannot afford to keep 2 Pasos, is it better to restoring and keep my actual exciting Paso, or is it better to part it out and buying an original 907IE?

In Italy, next year, the 750 Paso is going to be considered historical vehicle, with significant savings on taxes and insurance. But it needs a lot of care (time*money) and moreover 16" tyres are becoming rare.

907IE is more expensive in maintenance costs, but surely is more usable for everyday rides and will keep a good quotation value because it's fully original. Unfortunately some parts are even more rare than ones of the 750.

I really don't know what to do... sigh :ugh:

Luca

These are decisions that try an man's soul....

I ponder this same question on the odd occasion when a 907ie comes up for sale here. But then I think about what is it about the bikes that I like, That's the question. Although given that your bike is in need of so much work it may be worth more as parts and given that the 907 you are looking at is a good one for 2000EURO. If you do the swap you may end up with a better bike with less money invested.

When I bought the bike, I wanted a 907.
I had a 906 and I was bored by its unreliability.
So, I think the 907 is a better bike and in fact I don't have any special problem, except for the battery discharge (typical).
But, you know how you have to do on your 750 and you already have all the parts.
Are you really sure that the 907 you'd buy don't need any service?
Ciao

60.000 km. are not too much for a 15 years old bike.
No matter, those engines are very strong even if sometimes unreliable, and a friend of mine rides a 906, same engine, with 160.000 km. on it :thumbup: .
When I bought on eBay the whole kit of cylinders and pistons, and I told him if he wanted buy too, he told me didn't need them...
Ciao

60K Km isn't a lot of miles for a Ducati. I have a few friends that have 60,000 MILES on their Ducs without any engine problems. With regular service it's very reliable and durable.

Luca,

Stick with your 750; they are getting more scarce all the time. In a few years time you would regret selling it. You know the bike so well.
Best solution is to have both; the 907ie for "everyday" use and the 750 for special occasions.

Fraser.

How fortunate we are in New Zealand. It costs so little here to own a bike or a car. Total tax for a year is about $112NZD or 50 EURO. You only have to register for the months that you are going to use it. (6 months $56NZD). There are no other taxes. :thumbup:
I don't have Insurance on my bike because if I total it, then so be it and if I can't fix it myself it could still be cheaper then a years insurance and the excess. I have never insured a bike and could buy a new one for the money saved. I've only ever dropped a bike once and that was the Paso last year. Total cost $1000 (450EURO) for new cans, paint and panel on the front, right hand skirt and both mirrors. Less then one years insurance and an excess. They did a great job on the paint and fixed most of the little imperfections that were there.

Marinus,
I'm wondering .
Here in Italy the insurance is compulsory (against third party), and now the government has introduced an increase of the taxes for the more polluting vehicles (Paso included).
I'll move to NZ :thumbup: :thumbup: .

Luca,
your choice might regard also the kind of bike you like.
If you prefer a bike in stock shape, you might buy the 907.
If you like always tweaking the bike you will keep the 750.
About the insurance. Have you asked a budget to Genertel? I think you might spare a lot.
Besides, in the next years you will spare very much when the 750 will be twenty an you could take out a vintage vehicle's insurance.
What you mean about the pollution tax?
Ciao

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Le stavo dimenticando.
Ciao

In my dreams, I'm the rich owner of a garage, with a large space to park my bikes... Any time I meet a bike I like, I happen to find a new toy...
Of course the largest part of my dreams are about pasos!
This might mean I can ride only one of my toys and leave the others standing in the garage!
If your actual paso is near to 20 years, you might keep it in your garage waiting for the vintage insurance and taxes :thumbup: