DUCATI ST Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Ducati ST series was a range of sport-touring motorcycles manufactured by Ducati from 1997 to 2007. The family comprised five models with similar appearances but different engines. The first model in the range was the Ducati ST2, launched in 1997 to compete with other sport-tourers like the Honda VFR.

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST3S ABS, a sport-touring machine that replaced the Ducati ST4S, retaining its suspension components and the ST3 model's engine without any modifications.

As its name suggests, the 2007 Ducati ST3S ABS was fitted with an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that enhanced its overall capabilities and the risk of tipping the bike under various road conditions.

Visually, the bike was similar to its siblings, packing a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The 2007 Ducati ST3S ABS had its muscles from a 944 cc four-stroke three-valve V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 83 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front end, while the rear end was operated by a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper, delivering reliable stopping power.

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4S ABS, a sport-tourer machine in its last year of production, being replaced by the Ducati ST3S version that retained its suspension components.

The Ducati ST4S debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2006. The bike was part of the ST family that debuted in 1997 and comprised five models with similar appearances and different engines.

As its name says, the 2006 Ducati ST4S ABS packed an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that enhanced its overall capabilities and reduced the risk of tipping the bike in various riding conditions.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, five-spoke alloy wheels, optional side-mounted panniers, and a dual exhaust system that could be adjusted upwards when the panniers were off for a more lean angle.

The bike's power came from a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge of the pistons, delivering an output power of 117 hp at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 249 kph (155 mph).

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST3S ABS, a sport-touring machine that debuted in 2006, part of the ST series that comprised various models with similar appearances but different engines.

The Ducati ST3S version borrowed the ST4S suspension components but retained the ST3 engine without any modifications whatsoever. Compared to the ST3S standard model, the ST3S ABS model, as its name suggests, packs an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as a standard option.

For appearance, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a full fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a dual headlight layout, a single-piece double seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In the power department, the 2006 Ducati ST3S ABS had its heartbeat set by a 994cc four-stroke three-valve per cylinder liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike's tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted with a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

As for the stopping power, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent braking performance.

The Ducati ST4S was a sport-touring machine introduced in late 2001 and available in 2002. The bike was part of the ST series that debuted in 1997, which comprised five models with similar appearances but different engines.

Compared to the standard ST4 model, the Ducati ST4S version was fitted with an improved suspension system that improved handling and a slightly larger engine that delivered more power and torque.

In 2004, the ST4S was revised with modified front fairing, dashboard, adjustable ergonomics, a trip computer, four-way hazard flashers, a digital speedometer, an adjustable headlight controlled from the dashboard, a new seat design, a EURO2 catalytic exhaust system, and a more simplified CAN-bus wiring system, which reduced the overall weight by 11 kg (24 lbs).

The 2005 Ducati ST4S was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels, and optional side-mounted panniers for more storage.

At the bike's core was a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 117 hp with maximum strength at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The 2005 Ducati ST4S was fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch, and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 237 kph (147 mph).

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST3, a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured from 2004 to 2008. The bike was part of the ST series that debuted in 1997, with the ST2 model as the first member of the family.

In 2004, the Ducati ST2 was released to replace the ST2 and ST4 models and featured a three-valve Desmotre engine with less maintenance than the ST4's engine, which was more expensive to maintain.

In the visual department, the 2005 Ducati ST3 was similar to its siblings, packing the same full fairing, a single headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the ST3 machine packed a 994cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, boasting 83 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down telescopic Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking performance, the 2005 Ducati ST3 packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering reliable stopping power.

The Ducati ST series was a range of sport-touring machines produced from 1997 to 2007. The family comprised five models with similar appearances and different engines and were intended to compete with other sport-tourers like the Honda VFR.

The first motorcycle in the series was the Ducati ST2, released in 1997, the ST4 model was launched in 1999, followed by the ST4S in 2002, the ST3 in 2004, and the ST3S in 2006.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4S ABS, a sport-touring machine that came in the same package as the Ducati ST4S model but with an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

In the visual department, the 2004 Ducati ST4S ABS came equipped with a full fairing, a single headlight, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a dual exhaust system, five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels, and optional matching side-mounted panniers.

The 2004 Ducati ST4S ABS had its soul brought to life by a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 117 hp with a peak force at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 249 kph (155 mph).

The ST series was a sport-touring range of motorcycles manufactured from 1997 to 2007, comprising five distinct models, the ST2, ST4, ST4S, ST3, and ST3S, manufactured in that exact order.

The first model in the family was the Ducati ST2, released in 1997 in the European market and in 1998 in the US market. The second model was the ST4, produced between 1999 and 2005 and powered by a retuned engine version of the Ducati 916 model.

The third model in the range was the Ducati ST4S, launched in 2001, which was a standard ST4 model with an improved suspension system and a slightly larger engine, followed by the Ducati ST3 model in 2004.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST3, a sport-touring machine that replaced the ST2 and ST4 models. The ST3 was powered by a three-valve Desmotre engine with less maintenance than the ST4S model.

The 2004 Ducati ST3 came in a similar package as its predecessors, featuring a full fairing, a single-headlight unit, a windscreen, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger handle, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a dual-sided swingarm, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 2004 Ducati ST3 had its soul brought to life by a 944 cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, with pistons fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer created the ST series of sport-touring machines in 1997 that continued production until 2007. The first ST model was the Ducati ST2, released in 1997 in Europe and shipped in 1998 in the USA.

The second model in the series was the Ducati ST4 model, launched in 1999 and manufactured until 2005. It packed a retuned version of the engine used by the Ducati 916 model.

The third model was introduced in 2001 under the Ducati ST4S designation and became available in 2002. Compared to the ST4 standard model, the ST4S was fitted with an improved suspension system and a larger engine.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4S ABS, a sport-touring machine that, as its name says, featured an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for more reliable stopping power.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was similar to its predecessors, featuring a full fairing, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and a lightweight five-spoke alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 2003 Ducati ST4S ABS packed the same 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine as the non-ABS model, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 117 hp with a peak at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm 72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer created the ST family, a series of sport-touring motorcycles manufactured until 2007, comprising the ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S models, intended to compete with other sport-touring machines like the Honda VFR.

The first model in the series was the Ducati ST2 model in 1997, followed by the ST4 in 1999, and joined by the Ducati ST4S introduced in 2001 and available from 2002. Compared to the ST4 model, the ST4S featured an improved suspension system and a larger engine.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4S, a sport-touring machine in its second year of production that came in the same package as the previous model, delivering the same technical and performance specifications.

For appearance, the bike was fitted with a full fairing, a windscreen, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

At the bike's core was a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 117 hp with maximum strength at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The rear wheel was driven by a final chain drive and a six-speed manual transmission attached to the engine, pushing the machine to a top speed of 249 kph (155 mph).

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle maker created the ST family, a series of sport-touring machines manufactured from 1997 to 2007. The family comprised five models with similar appearances but different engines.

The range comprised the Ducati ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S models and were intended to compete with other sport-touring machines like the Honda VFR. The bike was fitted with a full fairing, a large, one-piece dual seat with a relaxed riding position, a center stand, and optional matching side-mounted panniers.

In 2003, the manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4, a sport-touring motorcycle that debuted in 1999 and was manufactured until 2005. The machine was powered by a retuned version of the engine used by the Ducati 916 model.

The 2003 Ducati ST4 was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

At the bike's core, the maker installed a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 105 hp at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque with peak force at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

The Ducati ST series of sport-touring motorcycles debuted in 1997, with the Ducati ST2 as the first member of the family. Besides the ST2, the range comprised the ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S models with similar appearances but different engines.

In late 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer added the Ducati ST4S to the range, which became available in 2002. The ST4S was based on the standard ST4 and featured an improved suspension system and a slightly larger engine.

In the appearance department, the Ducati ST4S was similar to the standard model, packing a full fairing, a single headlight, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

Compared to the ST4 model, the ST4S was fitted with a larger 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a different fuel injection system, boasting 117 hp at 8,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine worked in tandem with a six-speed manual transmission, a hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutch, and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 249 kph (155 mph).

In the suspension department, the ST4S was fitted with an improved suspension system comprising a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down TiN-coated Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4, a sport touring machine in its fourth consecutive year of production that didn't feature any modifications whatsoever compared to the previous models.

The bike was part of the ST series that comprised five motorcycles with similar appearances but different engines. The ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S were intended to compete with other sport-touring motorcycles like the Honda VFR.

The Ducati ST4 debuted in 1999 and continued production through 2005. It was powered by a retuned engine version used by the Ducati 916 model. The bike was dressed in a full fairing, a single-piece dual seat with a relaxed riding position, a center stand, and optional matching luggage.

The 2002 Ducati ST4 was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a windscreen, a single headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

At its core, the ST4 was equipped with a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering an output power of 105 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimal stopping power.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer created the ST family, a series of sport-touring motorcycles produced from 1997 to 2007. The range comprised five models, the ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S.

The bikes were intended to compete in the market with other sport-touring machines like the Honda VFR. The ST motorcycle featured a full fairing, a large dual seat with a relaxed riding position for both rider and passenger, a center stand, and optional matching luggage.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati ST4, a machine produced from 1999 to 2005, powered by a retuned engine version that also powered the Ducati 916 motorcycle.

The machine was fitted with standard features, like a full fairing, integrated front signals, a windscreen, a single-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, three-spoke aluminum wheels, and a dual exhaust system that could be adjusted upwards when the side panniers are off, for a better lean angle.

The 2001 Ducati ST4 had its heartbeat set by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system delivering fuel to the pistons, boasting 105 hp at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

To benefit from the power released by the engine, the bike was fitted with a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled multi-plate wet clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 249 kph (155 mph).

In 2000, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4, a sport-touring motorcycle that debuted in 1999 and was manufactured until 2005. The bike used a retuned version of the engine that powered the Ducati 916 model.

The ST4 was part of the ST series that comprised five motorcycles with different engines. In contrast, all ST machines shared the same frame, Bodywork, and cycle parts. Also, the numbers in the name indicated how many valves were per cylinder.

In the appearance department, the bike was equipped with standard features such as a full fairing, an adjustable windscreen, integrated front turn signals, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering reliable stopping performance.

The 2000 Ducati ST4 packed a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 105 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST4, a bike part of the ST series that debuted in 1997, with the ST2 as the first member of the family. The ST range comprised five models with different engines and designations but similar appearances.

The 1999 Ducati ST4 packed a four-valve Desmoquattro engine derived from the Ducati 916 model but was retuned for it to be used on the ST4 machine. After the ST4 release in 1999, the maker started to phase out the production of the 916 engine, which was last used on the 2003 ST4 model.

In the visual department, the 1999 Ducati ST4 packed the same standard features as the other ST model, including a full fairing with integrated turn signals, a windscreen, and a single headlight unit, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

The 1999 Ducati ST4 had at its core a 916cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system in charge, boasting 105 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to 251 kph (156 mph).

The Ducati ST series was a range of sport-touring motorcycles manufactured by Ducati from 1997 to 2007. The range comprised the ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S, while the ST2 was the first model in the series, first seen in 1997 in Europe and in 1999 was shipped to the USA.

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati ST2, a sport touring machine in its third consecutive year of production with the same performance specifications as the previous models.

In the visual department, the bike packed a full fairing, integrated front turn signals, a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, three-spoke aluminum wheels, side-mounted saddlebags, and a dual exhaust system adjusted upwards when the panniers are off, for more cornering clearance.

In the performance department, the 1999 Ducati ST2 packed the same 994cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as previous models, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The engine sent its power to a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 216 kph (134 mph).

As for braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

The Ducati ST2 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1997 to 2003. It was part of the ST series that comprised another four models with similar appearances due to their shared components but with different engines.

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati ST2, a fully faired machine in its second year of production that didn't receive any modification whatsoever, packing the same performance and visual features as the previous model.

The bike was fitted with standard features, including a full fairing, an adjustable windscreen, integrated turn signals with clear lenses, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, a center stand, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The 1998 Ducati ST2 shared the same suspension as the previous model, with a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear.

As for the braking power, the machine was fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering strong and reliable stopping power.

As for power, the 1998 Ducati ST2 was set in motion by a 944cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 83 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The Ducati ST series was a range of sport-touring motorcycles made by Ducati from 1997 through 2007. The ST series comprised several models with different engines and designations, like the ST2, ST3, ST3S, ST4, and ST4S.

The bikes were intended to compete against other sport-touring machines like the Honda VFR, so the ST model was fitted with a full fairing and a large two-up seat with a relaxed riding position for both rider and passenger. In addition, the bike was equipped with a center stand and was available with an optional matching luggage system.

All the models in the ST series shared the same frame, cycle parts, and bodywork, but each model had a different liquid-cooled Desmodromic V-twin engine. The numbers after the ST suffix represented the number of valves per cylinder.

In the aesthetic departments, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a single headlight unit, integrated turn signals, and a windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for performance, the 1997 Ducati ST2 had its muscles from a 944cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by an electronic fuel injection system, boasting 83 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.