Ducati ST3 S (2006 - 2008) review

A suped-up ST3 with Ohlins rear suspension and ABS brake system - Ducati's all-new top of the range sports tourer for 2006
Suspension, comfort, motor
Does a sports tourer really need race-developed Ohlins rear suspension?

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Dryweight (kg)204
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)820
Suspension Front43mm Showa USD forks
Suspension RearOhlins monoshock
Adjustability FrontFully adjustable
Adjustability RearFully adjustable, remote control preload
Wheels Front17" 5-spoke light alloy
Wheels Rear17" 5-spoke light alloy
Tyres Front120/70 ZR17
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR17
Brakes FrontTwin 320mm discs, four piston calipers, ABS controlled
Brakes RearSingle 245mm disc, two piston caliper, ABS controlled
Tank Capacity (litres)21
Wheelbase (mm)1430
Rake (degrees)24
ChassisTubular steel trellis
Cubic Capacity (cc)992
Valves6
Max Power (bhp)107
Max Power Peak (rpm)8750
Torque (ft/lb)72
Torque Peak (rpm)7250
Bore (mm)94
Stroke (mm)71.5
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Valves Per Cylinder3
Exhaust Layout2 Aluminium mufflers with catalytic converter and lambda sensor
CoolingLiquid Cooled
Fuel DeliveryMarelli Electronic Fuel Injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain