I am a sceptic from way back, sounds like B.S to me!
Why would it be described as a monster 1098s. I am no Ducati Guru but I am not aware of them ever just having an "s" model! I will believe it when I get it from a source better than that. I am sure that the people in the know would hear of it and spill the beans well before the "tour guide" has information includingwhere it will be assembled.
I am sure that the ducati people sre planning a complete overhaul of the monster based on the 696 but please give me a break! r:e)