The Ducati ST2 is an Italian sport touring motorcycle that was made by Ducati between 1997 and 2003. It featured a two-valve V-twin engine. In 2004, it was replaced by the three-valve ST3

Ducati ST3

The ST3 is an Italian sport touring motorcycle that was made by Ducati between 2004 and 2007.The Ducati ST3 used the liquid cooled Desmotre engine. The design was aimed at meeting anti-pollution limits...

. For touring, the ST2 offers seating for two, and wind protection from its full fairing

Full Fairing

A bicycle fairing is a full or partial covering for a bicycle to reduce aerodynamic drag or to protect the rider from the elements. It is more common to see recumbent bicycles with partial or full fairing...

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Specifications and features

ST2 has features for sport touring, including hard luggage

Pannier

A pannier is a basket, bag, box, or similar container, carried in pairs either slung over the back of a beast of burden, or attached to the sides of a bicycle or motorcycle. The term derives from the Old French, from Classical Latin, word for bread basket....

, relaxed ergonomics and powerful engine.

Frame

The frame is a tubular trellis frame, similar to the 916 frame in torsional rigidity and lightness.

Engine

The Ducati ST2 relies on the power plant that it appears to be derived from the 907 Ducati Paso

Ducati Paso

The Ducati Paso was introduced in 1986 with the slogan "Il nostro passato ha un grande futuro" . The name was in honour of racer Renzo Pasolini, nicknamed "Paso", who died on 20 May 1973 in an accident at the Monza race track during the Grand Prix of Italy.-Background:The Cagiva company, founded...

, which features the signature 90 degree V-twin, SOHC, 2-valve desmo heads, Remus

Remus

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 exhausts, 10.2:1 compression and Webber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with one injector and one spark plug per cylinder. It has an increased bore to 944cc and a heavier flywheel appropriate to its touring function.

Suspension

The suspension in fully adjustable for the early production series, featuring upside-down Showa

Showa Corporation

is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan.Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to...

 forks at the front and Sachs

Sachs

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 rear shock, the same as the Ducati 916

Ducati 916

The Ducati 916 is an Italian sports motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1994 to 1998. In contrast to Japanese inline four-cylinder competitors of the time, its V-twin engine produced less outright power, but a more even torque spread...

 Superbike but with softer damper ratings.

Brakes and tires

The ST2 front brakes feature twin 320mm floating Brembo discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear uses Brembo single 245mm disc with a twin-piston caliper.
The recommended tyres are Michelin

Michelin

Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...

 Macadam or Metzeler

Metzeler

Metzeler is a German motorcycle tire company founded in 1863. Metzeler originally produced a variety of rubber and plastic products, expanding in to aviation in 1890 and automotive and motorcycle tires in 1892. The factory was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt after the war. In the 1950s and...

's MEZ4 sport radials in 120/70 ZR17 for the front and 170/60 ZR17 for the rear, on Brembo

Brembo

Brembo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. It was established in Bergamo, Italy in 1961. Soon after the company was formed, it specialised in disc brakes, which were exclusively imported from the United Kingdom at the time...

 rims.

Ergonomics

The riding position is slightly forward for sport riding and touring comfort. The large dual saddle accommodates two riders.

Gauges

The tachometer is positioned centrally. Under the gauges is a liquid-crystal window that displays fuel level, engine coolant temperature and time.