Ducati ST2

Always fancied a Ducati ST - and looking at current ST prices, they're
incredibly good value.

However, I have one doubt in my mind about them - although the engine is
what appears to be a 2v lump, they're also water-cooled.

Are they as simple to maintain as the 750 / 900SS lumps, or are they
verging on 916 complexity?

The engine is basically the old SOHC two-valve head jobbie, but with a
water jacket. So very simple to maintain. The only prob is that they're
the 944 capacity, so ultimately not as solid as the 750. And they never
watercooled the 750.

Hmmmm, they're very temptingly cheap - especially as I'd get a Ducati
and Katie would still get a comfy pillion seat.

Yes but an ST4S is such a superior bike why short change yourself.