World Automotive Center: DUCATI ST3

The Ducati ST3 features the punchy 992 cc L-twin Desmo3 engine, a frame developed from those used in superbike racing, 43 mm upside down Showa forks with preload adjustment and a fully adjustable Sachs rear shock.

DUCATI ST3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frame : Tubular steel trellis

Wheel Base : 1430 mm / 56.3 in

Rake : 24?

Front Suspension : Showa 43 mm upside-down adjustable preload fork

Front Wheel Travel : 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brake : 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston caliper

Front Wheel : 3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front Tyre : 120/70 ZR 17

Rear Suspension : Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock.

Rear Wheel Travel : 148 mm / 5.8 in

Rear Brake : 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper

Rear Wheel : 3-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17

Rear Tyre : 180/55 ZR 17

Weight* : 203 kg / 447.1 lbs

Seat Heights : 820 mm / 32.3 in

Warranty : 2 years unlimited mileage

Body Colours : Red (red/black); Dark grey metallic (metallic grey/fluorescent red)

Versions : Dual seat

Gearbox : 6 speed

Ratios : 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28

Primary Drive : Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84

Final Drive : Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42

Clutch : Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.

DUCATI ST3 FEATURES

Electronic instrument panel using CAN communication protocol with CPU, multifunctional digital display (including speedometer, clock, water temperature, fuel gauge, instant/average consumption, consumed fuel, remaining distance), analog rev counter, self-adjusting pilot lights (depending on outdoor light), headlight angle adjustment, immobilizer system.

DUCATI ST3 ENGINE