Did the ST line get moth balled?

[drthompson65]

I starting thinking of a second bike and went to Ducati's web site to look at the ST line and I didn't see anything listed, only Multistrada. Did the ST line get moth balled?

[Head Tomcat]

The entire ST line got shut down due to lack of sales. People just did not buy enough of them and Ducati's business plan took notice of this and eliminated them from the lineup.

The Tom

[elkheart]

Originally Posted by drthompson65

I starting thinking of a second bike and went to Ducati's web site to look at the ST line and I didn't see anything listed, only Multistrada. Did the ST line get moth balled?

Yup, they're gone for good. Except for the Multi.. I could not believe it either. I DO know where there's an NOS '06 ST3 in black, in your area, reasonable.

[drthompson65]

Originally Posted by elkheart

Yup, they're gone for good. Except for the Multi.. I could not believe it either. I DO know where there's an NOS '06 ST3 in black, in your area, reasonable.

Yes I've looked at it. They are willing to deal but don't know if the wife will like it..

[DukeRdr]

Originally Posted by Head Tomcat

The entire ST line got shut down due to lack of sales. People just did not buy enough of them and Ducati's business plan took notice of this and eliminated them from the lineup.

The Tom

Yep, the ST line had a 10 year run....doubt the MS lasts that long.

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[john S.]

Originally Posted by DukeRdr

Yep, the ST line had a 10 year run....doubt the MS lasts that long.

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All the ST line needed were a few changes to make it viable. I recently did an informal survey regarding the ST and had no shortage of opinions on the subject. For the most part the bike is loved by their owners as is the MTS. Ducati apparently decided on a different course and my survey was politely received but it had no impact as far any news of bringing the line back some day.

The MTS has made a powerful case for staying alive over the long run unless Ducati decides to stay with the controversial design. I don't have a problem with it, unlike when I first saw it. I think the more you learn about the bike and hear about how it performs and outperforms superbikes under less than ideal road conditions, the more you are drawn to it. Function then evolves into beauty, at least in my case it did. I have MTS buddies who absolutely love their machines. Ducati can do much better if they put some of that Italian design magic into the MTS. The bike exceeds expectations and more, all it needs is a face lift in order to attract the vainity crowd. No offense meant by that, otherwise I would be a hypocrite if I said I have never bought a bike based on performance alone. Looks is way up there on my needs list.

[Motophoria]

Wishful thinking, I know...but if we're lucky, Ducati will revive its Sport Touring line with the new 1098 motor AND a one-up sport tourer based on the 848!