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so all you folk in the know, when can we ST riders expect the replacement from Ducati ? Im sure I read in MCN originally that it would be out last November but obviously that was wrong.

Will it have a 1198 engine ?

Agreed it's long over due. Come on Ducati.

there was another article in MCN and it looks llike its in the later stages of testing but yes hurry up. I want one in red

I am reliably informed that the replacement for the ST will be the new 1098 Multistrada thingy which you will have seen spy shots and even a computer generated image of in MCN. It will be launched at Milan this year, shown at the NEC and available for sale some time early next year-2010.

Oh and the first one in is..................MINE!

I did put my name down for a test ride at Snells before lasts years Milan show, maybe I should go to Milan and see it.....

Asked at Snells yesterday, and was told they beleive there is something in the pipeline, and is expected to be shown this year for delivery early next year.

I hope its not a multistrada - I want something like the facelifted 4s, but with the testastretta engine.

If it doesn't arrive this year, I may just have to jump ship back to a - a - a - VFR (oh heaven help me - NURSE !!)
According to Motoselect they are expecting the vfr1000 to be released this year, also for delivery early next year.

me too, that is hoping its not a Multistrada not considering a VFR

Or how about a version of the sedici V4 in touring guise.

I so want a replacement for the ST4S, and for it to be unlike a multi strada.
Hears hoping

A real nice tourer building on the (many) better points of the ST4 and using a more modern engine tuned for (sports) touring would be a much better addition to the genre than a passionless new Multistrada. Better electrics, compact usable satnave, capable electrical out puts, hands free cell phone input, no roasted thighs, couple more storage areas, quicker transformation from baggage to baggageless, HID and LED lighting, improved seating, etc. What an opportunity they have to do this right. Might even think about trading in my lovely ST4

everything said above plus

Ohlins rear suspension with the remotely adjustable valve.

Red

Alloy swinging arm

Scott oiler

senna grey again for me with red wheels please, and DP race carbon cans + chip, filter, and skimpy airbox lid :cool:
Anyone else for a gel seat too ? ;)
Oh, and heated grips.
Side pod bag liners would be handy too if they can run to it.

I think we should get the MT to forward our modest reqirements to the factory asap

Well, my ST4S has remotely adjustable Ohlins already so i did not add that. Alloy swing arm sounds nice, with a better method of adjusting the chain. Scott Oiler? Can't there be something better than that.
RED, YELLOW, SILVER and DARK GREY
Finally, just to make it more fun, an adjustable heads up display like in the Corvette (which also includes a G-meter!) that can be programmed to one's own driving preferences. More carbon and alloy parts to reduce weight, especially in the wheels.
Yum

Not so worried about a G meter, but a stop watch would be nice for lap times :)

plus that sexy instrument panel from the 848 etc

yeah, a g-meter would be useless, but the idea of a programmable HUD seems fun. How about an inclinometer for wheelies....LOL