Since its birth in 1997, the ST family has been evolving up to the introduction, last year, of the ST4s, in order to offer the market a complete range, able to satisfy all the requests and needs of Sport Touring enthusiasts.

The ST family includes three models (ST2, ST4, ST4s), each featuring a different 'character', with which Ducati meets the needs of the different types of Sport Touring clients.

ST2: 'Entry level' of the Sport Touring segment, oriented mainly towards touring, at a competitive price.

ST4: For the 'classic' Sport Tourer, the right compromise between Touring and Sport, the natural upgrade from the ST2.

ST4s: Designed for a Sport Touring rider more oriented towards a sport use, therefore wanting not only comfort and versatility for long trips, but also performance which will give full satisfaction even when used on the track.

In 2002 the powerplants featured on the three models of the family remain unchanged.

The ST2 is equipped with the 944cc two-valve, liquid cooled engine, which provides a maximum power of 83 HP at 8,500 rpm and a torque of 8.5 kgm at 6,500 rpm and is at the top of the segment in terms of fuel saving and fuel range, in all conditions.

The ST4, features the 916cc four-valve, liquid cooled engine, characterized by a maximum power of 105 CV at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 9 kgm at 7,500 rpm.

Finally, the ST4s is equipped with, a 996cc four-valve engine deriving from the engine that competed in the 2000 Superbike world championship. It offers a maximum power of 117 HP at 8,750 rpm, a torque of 10 kgm at 7,000 rpm and values in line with those of many hyper-sport bikes.

The frame of the Ducati ST models features high torsion rigidity, also linked to the "stressed member" function of the engine.

On the entire range, the front suspension features 43mm upside down Showa forks, each with different characteristics, strictly correlated to the different 'orientation' of each of the three models of the family:

· The ST2 is equipped with a pre-load adjustable fork. This type of adjustment is necessary and sufficient to adapt the bike to the load variations typical of touring use.

· The fork of the ST4 is fully adjustable (pre-load, compression and rebound), which allows you to adjust the bike to your own riding style.

· The ST4s features a fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. This type of fork allows you to adapt the bike both to the load conditions and to your own riding style and, furthermore, the titanium nitride treatment on the sliders, increases their smoothness, therefore guaranteeing top sport performance.

The rear suspension of the ST2 and the ST4 is based on a fully adjustable monoshock absorber.

The main model of the family, the ST4s, is instead equipped with a fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock, with pre-load remote control, which allows you to adjust it in a fast and simple way. This unit, which represents the peak of quality, works in combination with a high stiffness aluminum swingarm.

Furthermore, the ST4s features 5-spoke Marchesini wheels, directly derived from the Ducati Superbike, approximately 1 kg lighter than the other two models of the family and hyper-sport tires (Pirelli Dragon Evo, Michelin Pilot Sport, Dunlop D204) perfectly suitable for the performance and the mainly sport use of this bike.

The entire ST range features a Brembo braking system, characterized by two 320 mm front discs and 4-piston calipers and, by a 245 mm rear disc and related 2-piston caliper.

The ST4s features 5 mm thick discs (vs. the 4 mm of the discs on the other two models of the family), which allow less overheating of the braking system, making it perfectly suitable for sport use.

Furthermore, the ST4S is equipped with an Immobilizer anti-theft device (standard), which securely prevents vehicle startup if the special key with internal microchip is not used.  This device does not require any special procedure by the user and it is an advantage in terms of safety, as far as the vehicle is concerned.

• Colours
  ST2 - Yellow, Metallic Blue, Silver or Red Fairings -  Metallic Grey frame and Metallic Grey wheels
  ST4 - Yellow, Metallic Blue or Red Fairings -  Metallic Grey frame and Metallic Grey wheels
  ST4S - Yellow, Titanium Grey or Red Fairings -  Metallic Grey frame and Metallic Grey wheels