How is the comfort of the saddle? I'm not in the US, but I'm really considering picking one of these up later as a commuter bike and for long trips. Also, yours is a dry clutch one ain't it?
The saddle is surprisingly comfortable. I also like the way they set up the suspension on this bike. Sporty but still compliant enough to soak up bumps in the road very well. It is a great package of a bike. And yes, this one has a dry clutch.
True. But it seems to me they focused this one more on street riding and touring which I think the end result is a bike that is much more comfortable and enjoyable to ride than their other bikes. Other than maybe a Multistrada. I'm always amazed these weren't more popular.
I'm also curious as to why this didn't sell well. Maybe the lack of some options found on "real" touring bikes like adjustable windshield, radio, etc.. Maybe people don't go to Ducati for touring bikes. But I was hesitating between this or a brand new F800R. I guess I'll go for the ST3S.
I think it might have been a combination of things. I think for one, like you said, people don't really go to Ducati for touring bikes. Doesn't mean they couldn't do it. But Ducati's core market is not in that segment. Two. I think riders in that market tend to like bikes that require a little less maintenance. Valve adjustments are one thing but the belts scare some people off if they know that they will have to be visiting a Ducati mechanic every now and then if they can't do it themselves. And those are all based on mileage which is what touring bike riders like to accumulate a good amount of. None of that though takes away from how good the bike is. I felt it was so well rounded that I couldn't seem to make any adjustments to it that I felt would have made it perform any better than it already does.
Great video, thanks. I just wanted to ask you about wind noise with the st3 fairing. Is it loud when riding in normal position- i am sure that if you tuck yourself brhind the screen it is ok, but what about the normal, more upright riding position? I’m interested in noise and/ or buffeting. On forums people are divided, some prefer old st4/3/2 fairing with the windslip passing below the helmet. Thanks.
Thanks. I didn't find it loud riding in the normal position. But then again I haven't ridden any of the other ST's to compare it to and I'm used to riding fairing less bikes anyway. I did think the bars could have been raised a little bit making the riding position a bit more upright.
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Thanks. That Ducati twin engine pulls for days.
Fantastic sound quality !!!!
That bike comes alive around 6000rpm. My St4s abs just loves rpms around 4-8 k
Thanks. I use an external mic on my GoPro and tuck it in my jacket.
How is the comfort of the saddle? I'm not in the US, but I'm really considering picking one of these up later as a commuter bike and for long trips. Also, yours is a dry clutch one ain't it?
The saddle is surprisingly comfortable. I also like the way they set up the suspension on this bike. Sporty but still compliant enough to soak up bumps in the road very well. It is a great package of a bike. And yes, this one has a dry clutch.
Thanks for the reply, I was a bit skeptical since Ducati isn't exactly known for comfort
True. But it seems to me they focused this one more on street riding and touring which I think the end result is a bike that is much more comfortable and enjoyable to ride than their other bikes. Other than maybe a Multistrada. I'm always amazed these weren't more popular.
I'm also curious as to why this didn't sell well. Maybe the lack of some options found on "real" touring bikes like adjustable windshield, radio, etc.. Maybe people don't go to Ducati for touring bikes. But I was hesitating between this or a brand new F800R. I guess I'll go for the ST3S.
I think it might have been a combination of things. I think for one, like you said, people don't really go to Ducati for touring bikes. Doesn't mean they couldn't do it. But Ducati's core market is not in that segment. Two. I think riders in that market tend to like bikes that require a little less maintenance. Valve adjustments are one thing but the belts scare some people off if they know that they will have to be visiting a Ducati mechanic every now and then if they can't do it themselves. And those are all based on mileage which is what touring bike riders like to accumulate a good amount of. None of that though takes away from how good the bike is. I felt it was so well rounded that I couldn't seem to make any adjustments to it that I felt would have made it perform any better than it already does.
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very nice!!!! Really, you go 60 mph, in 5th gear and only 4000 revs??? and there is even the 6th gear!! holy macroo!!! :D
Top speed?
In the video or in ownership?
@@jawindustries in ownership
@@jawindustries what is the top speed that you saw?
Love For 2 Wheels If I remember correctly I think the top speed I saw was allegedly 120.
@@jawindustries my friend who has this bike saw 150 miles. 240kmh+
Great video, thanks. I just wanted to ask you about wind noise with the st3 fairing. Is it loud when riding in normal position- i am sure that if you tuck yourself brhind the screen it is ok, but what about the normal, more upright riding position? I’m interested in noise and/ or buffeting. On forums people are divided, some prefer old st4/3/2 fairing with the windslip passing below the helmet. Thanks.
Thanks. I didn't find it loud riding in the normal position. But then again I haven't ridden any of the other ST's to compare it to and I'm used to riding fairing less bikes anyway. I did think the bars could have been raised a little bit making the riding position a bit more upright.