Description and specifications of motorcycle Ducati ST2 (1997-2003)

Graphic symbols in this manual
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A word of advice about repair
Ducati would like to offer a word or two of advice on how best to ensure an efficient, fault-free customer service. When diagnosing breakdowns, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports. Your questions to the customer...

General advice on repair work
During repair work always renew gaskets, seals and split pins. When loosening or tightening nuts and bolts, always start with the largest and always start from the centre. Tighten nuts and bolts working diagonally; tighten to the specified torque...

Identification data
Each Ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers: the frame number and the engine number. Note. The frame and engine numbers identify the motorcycle model; please state these numbers when ordering spare parts. Data punched on frame Data punched...

Engine — description and specification
4-stroke 90° L twin-cylinder. Bore: 94 mm/3.70 in. Stroke: 68 mm/2.67 in. Capacity: 944 cm³/57.58 cu. in. Compression ratio: 10.2±0.5:1 Max. power at crankshaft (95/1 /EC): 61 kW (83 CV) at: 8,500 rpm Max. engine speed: 9,000 rpm Timing system...

Ignition system — description and specification
Electronic indirect fuel injection with one injector per cylinder. Make: MARELLI Type: LA.W. 1.6 M This is an integrated ignition and sequential time fuel injection control unit. Ignition and fuel injection are controlled by the injectors which...

Fuel system — description
The fuel system components are fixed to a flange under the fuel tank. Components are as follows: 1) Electric pump; 2) Fuel filter; 3) Filler cap recess; 4) Degaser; 5) Fuel level indicator; 6) Pressure regulator; 7) Filler cap; a) Feed line; b)...

Lubrication and cooling system — description
Lubrication Forced lubrication by gear pump. Mesh intake filter. Pressure regulator by-pass valve. Disposable filter cartridge on intake with clogged cartridge safety valve. Low oil pressure indicator on instrument panel. Lubrication system...

Transmission — description and specification
Dry, multi-plate clutch: 8 driven plates, (7 flat, 1 concave) + 7 drive plates with 14 friction surfaces. Clutch is hydraulically controlled from a lever on the LH handlebar. Primary reduction between gearbox and engine by straight-tooth gears....

Brakes and frame — description and specification
Front brakes Drilled steel twin disc. Disc diameter: 320 mm/12.59 in. Front brake hydraulically controlled from lever on RH handlebar. Braking area: 88 cm²/13.64 sq. in. Brake caliper with differential pistons. Make: BREMBO Type: P4.30/34, 4 pistons...

Suspension — description and specification
Front Hydraulic fork with inverted stanchions. With compression, preload and rebound adjustment of springs inside stanchions. Make: SHOWA Type: GD081 Fork leg diameter: 43 mm/1.69 in. Stanchion travel: 130 mm/5.12 in. Rear Progressive linkage...

Wheels — description and specification
3-spoke light-alloy rims. Front Make: BREMBO Size: 3.50x17" Rear Make: BREMBO Size: 5.50x17" Wheels have removable spindles. Wheel spindle diameter: 25 mm/0.98 in. The rear wheel is fitted with cush drive rubbers.

Tyres — description and specification
Front Construction: Radial, tubeless Make and type: METZELER TL MEZ4F - MICHELIN MACADAM Size: 120/70-ZR17 Rear Construction: Radial, tubeless Make and type: METZELER TL MEZ4 - MICHELIN MACADAM Size: 170/60-ZR17 Tyre pressures (cold) Bar psi With...

Electrical equipment — description and specification
Main components: Front headlamp assembly consisting of: 12V-55W poly-ellipsoid low beam unit. 12V-55W high beam unit. Sidelight with 12V-5W bulb. The low beam unit remains on when the high beam unit is switched on; total lighting power is thus the...

Weight and dimensions of the motorcycle
Performance Max. speed (rider only): 225 Kph/140 mph Weight Dry weight: 212 Kg/467.3 lb front: 104 Kg/229.2 lb rear: 108 Kg/238.1 lb Kerb weight: 420 Kg/926 lb Overral dimensions (mm/in.)

Fuel and lubricants
Type dm³ (litres)/US Gall. Fuel tank, including reserve of 6 dm³ (litres)/1.585 US Gall. Petrol 95-98 RON 21/5.548 Engine sump and oil filter Engine oil (see table) 3.5/0.924 Front fork SHOWA SS8 or A.T.F. 0.492/0.129 (per stanchion) Cooling circuit...

Symbols inside the diagram
Symbols inside the diagram show the type of threadlocker, sealant or lubricants to be used at the points indicated. The table below shows the symbols together with the specifications for the threadlockers, sealants and lubricants to be used. Symbol...