The discontinued Sporttouring ST3

Ducati Sporttouring ST3

As some of you might have realized, I’m more into the classic Ducatis than the sleek, state-of-the-art sport bikes. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sport bikes, but there’s just something about the time-tested classic designs that tickles something deeper in me.

In this post, let’s relive the Ducati ST3, a sporttouring model that was discontinued in 2008. Today, even though the Multistrada is the focus of Ducati for touring types, nothing can beat the full-fairing classic appeal of the ST3. Let’s revisit the specs of the ST3.

Specifications

The ST3 features the potent 1000 L-Twin Desmo3 engine and the confidence-inspiring Ducati Trellis frame. With pre-load adjustable 43mm upside-down Showa forks and a fully adjustable Sachs rear shock, the ST3 is equally at ease on twisty mountain roads and cross-country tours. The ST3 also comes in a ST3 S ABS version which features Showa forks, Öhlins rear shocks and ultra-light Marchesini wheels.

Engine Type: L-twin cylinder, 3 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement: 992 cc
Power: 78.8 kw – 107 hp @ 8750 rpm
Torque: 98.1 Nm – 10 kgm @ 7250 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension: Showa 43 mm adjustable preload upside-down fork
Front brake: 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston caliper
Front wheel: 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
Rear brake: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel: 3-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Weight: 201 kg / 443,2 lbs
Body colors: Red (red/black); Dark grey metallic (metallic grey/fluorescent red)

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