No more ST3/ ST4 bikes?

[Bunbun]

Just went to the Duc site to look for a top case mounting hardware and didn't see any listing for the ST3 model.  Have they done away with the ST series?  

Bun

[ryanr256]

Yes, I believe 2007 is the last model year for the ST series.

-Bob

[garry]

I guess the Multistrada is their sport-touring platform for the time being. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 1098-derived ST bike in the future though.

[ZED]

Yup, the Ducati ST line is gone!  I found that out from my dealer about one week after I bought my ST3.  Too bad for those who snoozed.

I've been meaning to talk to my dealer about a matching top case too.  I wonder if they'll be able to get one still.

[marc11]

I would think we would see a 999 based Monster and ST bike in the future before we would see a 1098 variant of either.  

[RickC1957]

I guess the Multistrada is their sport-touring platform for the time being. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 1098-derived ST bike in the future though.

The MS sucks as an ST machine especially for riders with a 30 inch inseam or less

[JonS]

The MS sucks as an ST machine especially for riders with a 30 inch inseam or less

Even with a 31" inseam, I had to learn the best way to get on  the thing.
 As for the sucking part, nope.

[BigHoss]

Dealer told me that if I want one he could find one still in a crate.

[JoBu]

Dealer told me that if I want one he could find one still in a crate.

True dat.  There are still a couple on the floor of my local dealership.  And you'll be surprised what you can find "in the crate".  I just picked up a "fresh out of the crate" '03 ST4s.  

Cheers,

Joe

[RickC1957]

Even with a 31" inseam, I had to learn the best way to get on  the thing.
 As for the sucking part, nope.

Opphs me bad...I didn't mean the MS sucked, I meant it sucked I have a 30" inseam

[GerryPetrecca]

Opphs me bad...I didn't mean the MS sucked, I meant it sucked I have a 30" inseam

could be worse...I have 28" inseam..

Gerry

[proximo]

I've been meaning to talk to my dealer about a matching top case too.  I wonder if they'll be able to get one still.

I just ordered the top case in early November. They were available and I had it about a week later. I wouldn't wait long, though, as they will probably not re-supply once stock is gone.

[atadaskew]

I just ordered the top case in early November. They were available and I had it about a week later. I wouldn't wait long, though, as they will probably not re-supply once stock is gone.

What did you have to order for the topcase and do you mind if I ask how much it cost? Did it come with a backrest for the passenger?

[proximo]

What did you have to order for the topcase and do you mind if I ask how much it cost? Did it come with a backrest for the passenger?

I ordered the mount and case (which includes the backrest). I don't have the part number handy but your dealer can pull it up. I think the MSRP is $490 but with a 10% new-bike discount mine came to $437 out the door. Yeah, I know that works out to more than 10% off so either the MSRP I read was wrong or the parts clerk gave me a better deal than the sales manager told her to. I didn't complain.
 

[ZED]

I ordered the mount and case (which includes the backrest). I don't have the part number handy but your dealer can pull it up. I think the MSRP is $490 but with a 10% new-bike discount mine came to $437 out the door. Yeah, I know that works out to more than 10% off so either the MSRP I read was wrong or the parts clerk gave me a better deal than the sales manager told her to. I didn't complain.
 

You must live in the U.S. ?

I stopped by my dealer here and was quoted almost 50% more than that.  Us Canadians are still getting screwed.  The distributors in Canada are really making money these days.

I didn't order it because it's a lot of cash for a case that I won't use all the time, so I'm still deciding.  On a good note though, the dealer said the ST3 accessories were still available and they were not told of there being limited quantities on ordering, so hopefully Ducati will still be supporting the bikes for a while.

[ducsbill]

The mounting brackets and plate for the top box can only be purchased through a dealer or you might find set on E-bay.  The current top boxes sold by Ducati are made by Givi.  But, the brackets and plate can be ordered through the dealer without the box and you could then buy a Givi Mono-key box from somewhere else.  You might save a bit there.  I don't know what the bracket kit by itself costs.
Bill W.

[ZED]

Yeah, I didn't think at the time to get a breakdown on the prices of the three parts (case, bracket, mounting plate).  I'm thinking of doing that to see if there is a more reasonable alternative for some of it.  Hmm, maybe I'll have to go in and talk to them about that after they get the 848 in so I have an excuse to go drool!

I know the case itself is from Givi, but part of the attraction is to get the matching red case.  Maybe I can build a bracket.  (like I don't have enough motorcycle projects this winter   )

[ekowd]

I would think we would see a 999 based Monster and ST bike in the future before we would see a 1098 variant of either.  

Isn't the S4RS a 999 based monster?

[proximo]

You must live in the U.S. ?

Yes. I just updated my profile so that would be obvious.

I didn't order it because it's a lot of cash for a case that I won't use all the time, so I'm still deciding.

I'll use mine a few times a year, at most, but thought I'd go ahead and get one now while I know I can.

Given the huge price difference, perhaps it would be worth a trip over the border to pick one up. Customs may not notice your newly mounted top case on the way back home.

[ZED]

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Given the huge price difference, perhaps it would be worth a trip over the border to pick one up. Customs may not notice your newly mounted top case on the way back home.

Gee, an excuse to go for a road trip!  

An interesting thought, but it'll have to wait a bit.  They're predicting a high of -21C here tomorrow. But I'm not bitter!