New Ducati ST on the way?

[atadaskew]

Dropped my ST4s off at MotoServizio in Signal Hill, Long Beach.  Place is owned by Scott Waters who I highly recommend for work.

Scotty has some Ducati insideline info, and apparently there are very real rumours of a new Duc St coming.  It will be a 1200.

Quick google search turned up this rendering:

http://www.coroflot.com/lookathesign/MOTORCYCLE-DESIGN/26?country=195&

Don't know how realistic it is butt still...

[kendenton]

Here's hoping.

[st2sam]

Mmmm OK, how the new multi would look without the hideous beak.

[R Doug]

It would be great to see Ducati put another ST back out on the roads.  

[2DFlyer]

Interesting.  I figured the MS was it.  I wonder what makes them think the ST is worth a go?  Is this thing 90% MS whereas the ST3/4 was a unique platform?

[Lakeguy556]

IIRC, this was just a photoshop done using the 1200MS. I also remember reading that Ducati wasn't interested in doing another ST because that is the role of the Multi Strada Touring. But they said the same thing about building a power cruiser type bike(Diavel)

There is a big thread on this over at ADV in road warriors ducati.ms . That being said, I really like the looks of it. It would be a tough decision between that and the Multi, for me anyways.

[Oilhed]

Could they offer something sans ABS, Traction Control and multiple modes for significantly less?  That's what I love about my 2005 ST3!

[falconati]

I would like less power, a larger tank, and 75% of the price, please.

[atadaskew]

I would like less power, a larger tank, and 75% of the price, please.

So go get a Guzzi

 

[falconati]

Not that much less power  

[atadaskew]

Not that much less power  

That hurt.

[Tyrroneous]

Not that much less power  

 

[DogBoy]

I would like less power, a larger tank, and 75% of the price, please.

DL650 or Versys. They really are great bikes for the price.

[falconati]

DL650 or Versys. They really are great bikes for the price.

I looked at both of those this weekend.  Sitting next to the new Ninja 1000, they're a tough sell.  You're right though - they're both excellent bikes for the price.

[Mr Sunshine]

I love the "beak" on my multistrada.  It adds to the bike. that photoshreed above looks like a Honda.

[Rigger]

Mmmm OK, how the new multi would look without the hideous beak.

Completely agree.  

[Espada]

I love the "beak" on my multistrada.  It adds to the bike. that photoshreed above looks like a Honda.

 

Wait, Mr. S., so you are saying you DON'T want your bike to look like another rolling jelly-bean with fairing?  Wild.

[Skee]

I would like less power, a larger tank, and 75% of the price, please.

More powerful stator & ability to carry 440 lbs (200 kg of rider + pillion and luggage) would turn the key for me.

[FiremanBob]

What's with the Transformer look on all the fairings these days? I'd much rather have a rounded, aero look. And the shape of the side cases is way suboptimal for carrying capacity.

[Roadscum]

More powerful stator & ability to carry 440 lbs (200 kg of rider + pillion and luggage) would turn the key for me.

Just add a drive shaft and there night be a market for it. I'm thinking a few of the current models approach being a "ST", a new model should put emphasis on TOURING. No??