ST2

1998 Ducati ST2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Ducati ST2 sport touring motorcycle, Ducati utilizes a 944 cc (57.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 83 HP (60.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the ST2 measures 212 kg (467 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1997 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.