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The challenge consisted in constructing a bike with innovative technical characteristics and image to fight the intense Japanese competition. To undertake the ambitious objective Ducati hired [[Massimo Tamburini]], co-founder of [[Bimota]]. Tamburini would go on to design the [[Ducati 916]] and [[MV Agusta F4 series]], included in the Guggenheim Museum's ''[[The Art of the Motorcycle]]'' exhibition of 1988-1999,<ref>{{Citation |title=The Art of the Motorcycle |author=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Field Museum of Natural History, Museo Guggenheim Bilbao |publisher=Guggenheim Museum |year=2001 |isbn=0810969122, 9780810969124 |pages=379, 396 }}</ref> and the [[MV Agusta Brutale series]]. | The challenge consisted in constructing a bike with innovative technical characteristics and image to fight the intense Japanese competition. To undertake the ambitious objective Ducati hired [[Massimo Tamburini]], co-founder of [[Bimota]]. Tamburini would go on to design the [[Ducati 916]] and [[MV Agusta F4 series]], included in the Guggenheim Museum's ''[[The Art of the Motorcycle]]'' exhibition of 1988-1999,<ref>{{Citation |title=The Art of the Motorcycle |author=Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Field Museum of Natural History, Museo Guggenheim Bilbao |publisher=Guggenheim Museum |year=2001 |isbn=0810969122, 9780810969124 |pages=379, 396 }}</ref> and the [[MV Agusta Brutale series]]. | ||
Tamburini decided to streamline the bike and its 750cc motor in a close-fitting integral fairing that hid all mechanical parts. The bike was equipped with latest-generation technical features: square frame tubes made in [[chromoly]] steel, rear | Tamburini decided to streamline the bike and its 750cc motor in a close-fitting integral fairing that hid all mechanical parts. The bike was equipped with latest-generation technical features: square frame tubes made in [[chromoly]] steel, rear aluminum [[swingarm]] with progressive suspension, 16-inch wheels with [[radial tire]]s, air-and-oil cooled engine, [[electronic ignition]] and a comprehensive dashboard. | ||
The finished design was christened the Paso 750, and debuted at the 1985 [[Milan Motorcycle Show]]. Ducati and Cagiva had hopes that the new machine would redefine sports touring motorcycling and complement their [[sportbike]] line, especially in the American market. | The finished design was christened the Paso 750, and debuted at the 1985 [[Milan Motorcycle Show]]. Ducati and Cagiva had hopes that the new machine would redefine sports touring motorcycling and complement their [[sportbike]] line, especially in the American market. | ||