| I can assue you that the ST is a very capable bike whether on Track or Road. It torque engine is well happy pudeling along with the mother in law on the back or "giving it some "out with the lads. On the servicing side ,it may be more expensive, cause you will no doublt do more miles on it because of the grin factor. Oil and filter's are no more to buy for a Duke than a Ho Ho Hon ( no I can't say it ) . 6000 miles is what the book say's , earlier than that in reality. Belts on a ST will be about £120 every 10,000 miles or two years. On the reliability stakes, thats a slur that Ducati have had to live with from the early days of dodgy electrics. Anything mechanical, much like our own bodies is liable to break down ,some people live to 90 with out break down, some less,depends on how you look after yourself, much like a bike really . We have in the club some very talented people who service our bikes and serve us well, I would say that in its self is worth the "Risk" of Ducati ownership. The ST3 has not been out long, but if it goes as good as the ST2 and Im sure it will, then buy one and join the DSC ASAP . Regards 4D  |