THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE

When you choose the performance of the ST3 S ABS, you step up to the highest quality components, and unparalleled sport touring performance and safety. Superior two-up comfort, the powerful Desmo3 engine, an anti-lock braking system and Superbike-class suspension all combine to put the ST3 S ABS at the pinnacle of the sport touring world.

The ST3 S ABS bristles with our best race-derived components. Front suspension is handled by sport touring-tuned fully adjustable Showa 43mm forks with low friction titanium nitride coated sliders. The aluminium alloy rear swingarm is controlled by an outstanding fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock with a convenient remote pre-load adjuster. Ultra-light Marchesini 5-spoke wheels are mounted front and rear, adding further to the confident road holding manners of the ST3 S ABS.


SAFE AND IN CONTROL

The Ducati ABS system is a major advancement in safety and control. At the core of the Ducati ABS system is a highly advanced electronic processor that senses wheel speed when braking and assists in maintaining control of the motorcycle by preventing tyre lock-up in emergency and low traction situations. Designed to manage the front and rear brake circuits separately, the Brembo brake system with Ducati ABS is designed with a finer function threshold than most systems, enabling it to accommodate even the most aggressive riding styles.

CHASSIS
Frame  Tubular steel trellis frame 
Wheelbase  1430 mm / 56.3 in 
Rake  24° 
Front suspension  Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN 
Front wheel travel  130 mm / 5.1 in 
Front brake  2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston caliper, ABS controlled 
Front wheel  5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17 
Front tyre  120/70 ZR 17 
Rear suspension  Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with remote control preload adjustement. Aluminium swingarm 
Rear wheel travel  148 mm / 5.8 in 
Rear brake  245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, ABS controlled 
Rear wheel  5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 
Rear tyre  180/55 ZR 17 
Fuel tank capacity  21 L (of which 6 L reserve)/ 5.5 US gal (of which 1,5 US gal reserve) 
Weight *  204 kg / 449.3 lbs 
Seat height  820 mm / 32.3 in 
Instruments  Electronic instrument panel using CAN communication protocol with CPU: multifunctional digital display (including speedometer, clock, oil/water temperature, fuel gauge, instant/average consumption, consumed fuel), analog rev counter, self-adjusting illumination (depending on outdoor light), ABS off light, immobilizer system 
Warranty  2 years unlimited mileage 
Body colours (frame/wheels)  Red (red/black); Dark grey metallic (metallic grey/fluorescent red) 
Versions Dual seat 
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid. 
ENGINE
Type  L-twin cylinder, 3 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; liquid cooled 
Displacement  992 cc 
Bore x Stroke  94 x 71.5 mm 
Compression Ratio  11.3:1 
Power*  78.8 kw - 107 hp @ 8750 rpm 
Torque*  98.1 Nm - 10 kgm @ 7250 rpm 
Fuel injection  Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50mm throttle body 
Exhaust  2 aluminium mufflers with catalytic converter and lambda sensor 
Emissions  Euro3 (except USA version) 
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox  6 speed 
Ratios  1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 
Primary drive  Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1 
Final drive  Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 
Clutch  Wet multiplate with hydraulic control 
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer