| ST Range
Whilst it is easy to sympathise with those of us who prefer the St4S model, we do need to face up to the fact that Ducati is in dire straits financially. They are losing money hand over fist and the reality is that the company is battling to survive.
Rightly or wrongly, they decided that a Desmo 3 motor is the best way to go for a sports touring bike. I may be in the minority here but I agree with them. A sports tourer, by definition has to be something of a compromise and I believe that the 3 valver is just right. The bike is fast and you would sail past caravan towers or anything else on Alpine passes.
I cannot agree that the Multistrada competes with the ST3 as a tourer. Of course it may serve as reasonably useful for this purpose but is nowhere near as good. Good bike though it is I found it unsatisfactory for long distance riding and got rid of mine.
The ST3 is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden, it handles well, the motor is perfect for its purpose, the screen protects and the mirrors work, the handlebars are easily adjusted to high or sporty low positions. The ST2 is a good bike but those I know who have changed up to the ST3 are very happy and are holding on to them.They are excellent value for money and the new ST3S has ABS for those of us who go for such things.  |