The Ducati ST3 motorcycle specifications include a 992 cc (60.53 cu in) engine, power of 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati ST3 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Ducati models.
About 13% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 66th percentile across Ducati models.
About 15% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 86th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Ducati models.
About 26% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 96th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
102 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Ducati models with power data.
992 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Ducati models.
235 kg — heavier than about 86% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 14%.
820 mm — taller than about 63% of Ducati models.
21 L — larger than about 96% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
820
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 Synthetic |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.60 L (3.8 US qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK CR9EB, NGK CR9EIX |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 102.0 |
| Sprocket sizes | 15/42 (front/rear) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 467 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.434 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 434.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 102.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 992 cc (60.53 cu in) |
| Power | 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 Synthetic |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 L (3.8 US qt) |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR9EB, NGK CR9EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 102.0 |
| Sprockets | 15/42 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down adjustable preload fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Fork tube size | 43 mm (1.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 203 kg (447.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 237.0 km/h (147.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5025 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YT12B-4 |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Glossy black/black/metallic dark grey, red/metallic dark grey/metallic dark grey, light grey/metallic dark grey/metallic dark grey |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.