Sport Tourers

1998Ducati ST2

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The 1998 Ducati ST2 is a sport-touring motorcycle ideal for riders seeking practical long-distance capability without sacrificing performance. Its 944cc V-twin engine delivers 83 horsepower with agile handling and lightweight construction at 212kg, making it equally at home carving mountain roads or covering highway miles. The ST2 is best known for pioneering Ducati's entry into the sport-touring segment with genuine versatility and Italian engineering.

Capacity: 944.0 ccm
Engine: V -Twin twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 212.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 83.0 HP

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What’s new for the 1998 Ducati ST2

vs the 1997

Spec	1997	1998
Engine capacity	944.00 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)	944.0 ccm (57.61 cubic inches)
Power	83.00 HP	83.0 HP
Top speed	—	225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
Cooling	Air	Liquid
Compression	—	10.2:1

Other years 1997 1998 1999 2000 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering72%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring85%

Two-up75%

Track40%

Best for: Designed for covering long distances comfortably while still offering the engaging feel of a Ducati desmodromic twin through corners.
Built for: A refined, torque-rich V-twin gran turismo character that rewards smooth inputs and confident cornering rather than outright aggression.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability or razor-sharp track-focused performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 1998 Ducati ST2, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 944.0 ccm
Power: 83.0 HP
Engine type: V -Twin twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3915 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 94.0 x 68.0 mm
Compression: 10.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 212.0 kg
Fuel capacity: Not on record - add it

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1997	1998	1999	2000	2003
Capacity	944.00 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)	944.00 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)	944.00 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)	—	944.00 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)
Dry weight	212.0 kg (467.4 pounds)	212.0 kg (467.4 pounds)	—	209.0 kg (460.8 pounds)	209.0 kg (460.8 pounds)
Seat height	820 mm (32.3 inches)	820 mm (32.3 inches)	820 mm (32.3 inches)	820 mm (32.3 inches)	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Fuel capacity	—	—	21.00 litres (5.55 gallons)	21.00 litres (5.55 gallons)	21.00 litres (5.55 gallons)
Color options	—	—	—	Red, yellow, blue	—