had my ST3 only 1100kms after 4 ducatis, 3 bmws anda brace of japanese bikes over 30years. The front brakes are excellent on a 2006 ST3. Lot´s of feedback and they are strong (individual brake pads for each of the four pots on either side helps). The rear brake is above average by ducati standards but may lack feedback/feeling if you´re not use to brembo rear calipers. What is a problem is the fuel injection below 5000rpm. heaps of surging and hunting on a constant throttle making slow speed cornering and city riding very poor indeed. The exhaust also pops on a trailing throttle or constant throttle as if it´s running lean. mines in for warranty repair and off the road due to this latter problem. Cheers.