| MODEL | DUCATI ST 2 1997 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke 90° V-twin, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 944 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 68 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 61 kW / 83 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Marelli 1.6M |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Dry, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain, 2.80:1 (15/42) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel tube trellis |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable USD fork, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage, Showa fully adjustable monoshock, 148 mm / 5.8 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2070 mm |
| Overall Width | 910 mm |
| Overall Height | 1320 mm |
| Seat Height | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 212 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km / 38 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 215.5 km/h / 134 mph |
The first modern Ducati sport-tourer, the ST2 combined a steel-trellis chassis and the 944 cc liquid-cooled two-valve desmodromic V-twin with raised bars, a roomy dual seat and softer suspension than the 916. Fuel injection came from Marelli, and Showa suspension and Brembo brakes were taken from the sports range. It replaced the Paso as the touring-oriented Ducati.
