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Old 09-Sep-2005, 10:28
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Originally posted by Red Steve
I understand it is the ST4s (both ABS & Non ABS models).

I agree with Ariel about the ST3.Bike had one on their test fleet last year where it got a really good review, then came in for some flack in a recent sport tourer group test. The bike as far as I'm concerened is awesome. It will top nearly 160mph, is comfortable, and as I just proved after a 13 hour non-stop ride through The Czech Republic, Germany Belgium and France 2 up, it can tour with the best of them.

This weeks MCN gave it a really good write up which I'm hoping might pursuade some others to look at it as an alternative to the usual suspects.

My guess is that like all Ducati's the reputation for breaking down/electrical problems and high servicing costs is putting a lot of people off.

What amazed me about this article is that the MCN verdict compared it with the MZ, I know I am biased but thats ridiculous. The second opinion seemed far more realistic.
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