prowen wrote: Then there's the ST3's bland design. It's no 'alien sex monster from outer space', if you get my drift.

I actually like the looks of the MTS—but then I also like the looks of the MK 1 TDM 850 (91-95)

Bill

I'm new to this forum, and don't yet own a Ducati. I currently own a 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 (a great bike, too bad Yamaha doesn't import it into the U.S. anymore) and will probably replace it with either a MTS or an ST3. If I buy the ST3 I will keep the TDM and use the ST3 for sport touring duties–if I ...