RE: [ST] Dead ST - New model in sight ???

["Big Riff" <big_riff@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also tested an '02 ST4, and I agree that the ergos were not right for a 
sport tourer. Not even close to the comfort on our Sprints.  For '04 Ducati 
has completely redesigned the seating position and fairing on the ST4 & ST3. 
  I haven't ridden one yet, but just sitting on one at the show proved that 
it's at least in the ballpark now.  Can't really tell untill after some real 
saddle time.  Everything else seems like some sort of compromise after 2 
years on the Sprint!

John in NJ
'01 BRG ST


>I rode an ST4 (I think?  Whatever was available Spring of '02), and I 
>didn't
>like it that much.  I looks nice, but the seat was really hard, and the
>ergos way too aggressive for a sport tourer.  I felt that if I wanted ergos
>like that, then I might as well get a sport bike.  As for the engine, I
>didn't think that the Duc's was any better.  Just my opinion.  I really 
>love
>the Aprilia twin - it's got a sweet tone, and great pull without having to
>drop the gear (and that's coming off the triple I feel that way).
>
>Matt
>'01 BRG Sprint ST
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: 2000bluers [mailto:2000bluers@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 12:38 PM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [ST] Dead ST - New model in sight ???
>
>
>
> > > The rest of the bikes in this class/niche are crappy.
>
>??? Have you ridden a Ducati ST2/3/4 or Multi lately?
>
>But I'll agree with you about one thing -- if I were to buy a sport tourer,
>it would probably be the Aprilia. I very much like the styling, although
>the engine isn't as good as the Duc's.
>
>
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