From what I have heard Ducati have approached FGSport and asked for 1100cc twins as the 999 isn't competitive, although it's won a race or two so far
And as FGSport is an Italian company you can see where this is going.
Personally I don't think it's a good move, why anyone needs more than 1000cc superbike is beyond me, and us mere mortals can't use 160Hp anyway