Ducati ST2

Make Model	Ducati ST2
Year	1999
Engine	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity	944 cc / 57.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	94 x 68 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Synthetic, 20W/50
Induction	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Ignition	Marelli 1.6M, 45 mm throttle bodies
Spark Plugs	Champion RA 4 HC
Starting	Electric
Battery	12V 16Ah
Max Power	61 kW / 83 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	84 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 62ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Dry, multiplate
Transmission	6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	1.84:1 (32/59)
Gear Ratios	1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1
Final Drive Ratio	2.80:1 (15/42)
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel tube trellis
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa GD082 monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel	148 mm / 5.8 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 - ZR17
Dimensions	Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width: 910 mm / 35.8 in Height: 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight	212 kg / 437.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22.7 L / 6.0 US gal / 5.0 Imp gal
Consumption Average	6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45.6 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	12.1 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph
Top Speed	215.5 km/h / 134 mph

Ducati's first attempt at a modern sports touring machine was introduced in late 1996. It used an enlarged version of the 1993 907ie 904cc engine, which was bored out to 944cc. This two-valve, SOHC desmodromic engine sits between the air-cooled SS and the four-valve liquid-cooled superbike engines in terms of power and performance. The revised engine was fitted into a relatively well-appointed chassis. The company's trademark steel-tube trellis frame is used, this time a variant of the Monster frame, itself developed from the 888 superbike design. Upside-down Showa front forks and Brembo brakes were lifted from the 916 sportsbike, and the rear monoshock suspension developed from the 916 but with double-sided steel swingarm.

The Ducati ST2 was conceived and built in the tradition of the "Gran Turismo" cars of Europe: a spirited combination of performance and usability. It is the first motorcycle to achieve a fusion of the comfort and style of a sport-tourer and the performance and handling of a World Superbike Champion.

For the rider, slightly lowered foot pegs and raised handlebars allow maximum comfort for longer trips. The instrumentation is all sportbike-complete with racing style tach and LCD display screen. The beautifully integrated rear view mirrors feature partially aspheric lenses that permit a wider field of vision. A Ducati exclusive.

The standard equipment saddle bags are roomy enough for gear and a helmet. When the bags are removed, the exhaust pipes adjust upward for enhanced cornering clearance. We did say "SPORT"-Tourer after all.

The ST2's 944cc engine is the latest in the famous line of Ducati "Desmo" 90-degree V-Twins, now with electronic fuel injection and liquid cooling. Mounted to the trademark steel trestle frame, the engine provides impressive power with an incredible torque curve. Substantially lighter than most bikes in it's class, the ST2 out-handles the competition with it's potent power-to-weight ratio.