Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 > 4 cylinder thinking ????

[twpd]

Exactly.

I've seen people ride a twin (mine) after a 4 and complain that the limiter comes in too soon and that it doesn'r rev enough when they should be using the grunt. 6k on a big twin is generally a lot faster than 6k on a similarly sized/power 4.

Then I've seen people ride a 4 and try accelerating past traffic with only 4-5k showing in top.

You have to ride to the strength of the different types. It's amazing how many people are unable to do this. Personally I much prefer the relatively low-revving grunty characteristics of my Ducatis - they suit my style of riding well. I hated the engine characteristics of my Fazer 600. My Triumph is a nice compromise though.