Ducati ST3 reviews

Performance: Crank open the throttle and be prepared to be ripped off the bike. This bike is a dream in canyon riding and sweeper turns. On the interstate the accelleration and agility improves the safety factor in my opinion. My dealership is installing Heli Bars to reduce my reach for the clip ons. I am confident this will improve my long distance riding comfort. The saddle bags are first class. Reliabilty: 5. Styling: 5+ These bikes look great! Value: a 5+ This bike must be a well kept secret. It can't get much better than this. Show less

I have been riding for a long time 1100 and 750 gsxrs, ninjas, vfrs, a fj12oo 1300 hayabusa even a ktm duke. The most all around sportouring bike is the ST3. The combination of power, handling and comfort have to be felt by riding many miles on different roads. Long rides with the wife to sport riding with friends, this bike has the goods. This bike is subtle, it won't rip your arms off with horsepower, it is just enough for the job. Handling was the big surprise. Much better than other sporttouring bikes. The brakes are great, not quite as nice as the Duke 2 but much better than the rest (see above). The quality of the bike justifies the price and the lack of heft compared to the other sportourers is a bonus. Show less

I picked up a new '04 ST3 after selling a '00 HD Sportster to get back into "sport" riding. Wow, what a nice bike. The engine is still in the "break-in" period, but even to 6000 rpm, it's a blast. The overall fit and finish is nice. The dealer I purchased it from did have to redo the setup; apparently, some of the dealers are having issues with the setup of the ST3. Several people have reported "lumpy" engine. After the mechanic re-did the setup (this was done before I test drove it), it runs like a dream. So far, I'm very happy with this purchase. I find the new seat to be very comfortable and the new fairing/windshield offers great wind protection. I would highly recommend it. However, I would test drive it first to make sure the setup is correct. Show less

I picked up my '04 ST3 last Saturday. I've had several dozen bikes and had toyed with buying one of Ducatis' sport touring bikes for some time. After reading about the ST3, I was convinced that they finally built one that covered all the bases that were important to me. More power than the the older ST2 and not as high strung as the ST4S. Although a recent article suggested that there was a low speed issue that caused it to run rough. I've not experienced it even in the worst traffic I've encountered. Well it's only been a week but with 450 miles, and I'm pleased as can be. I'm limited to 6000 RPM but I can tell this engine has plenty of power. The new seat is very comfortable. I rode 250 miles the other day and had no problem whatsoever. The reach to the bars seems longer than my BMW R1150RS but the height seems comparable. I wanted to rotate the bars slightly closer to the tank but unless I remove a pin that's in the fork tube that's not possible. I'm going to ride it for at least 1000 miles before I decide if it's necessary. Show less

I own two Harleys and now a ST3. I have been riding for 44 years. The ST3 gives me the opportunity to take advantage of our beautiful "Texas Hill County" riding in a different manner if you know what I mean. This ST3 is truly a fabulous bike. I'm headed to Track Days to learn how to ride it safely and know its limits and my limits. I would recommend this bike to anybody my age (age 58) to have a new riding experience. Show less