My bike is still being tuned and broken in so results are preliminary.
The mechanics at Seattle Ducati are very impressed with my 1080 motor. It's got a little more torque than a 1098 but not quite the hp (because of a limited topend rpm). While there I watch them tune both cylinders at 60% throttle position. The bike fired immediately at startup, idled easily, and accelerated hard.
To install a 1000 crank, you have to clearance the inside of the cases abit and may have to shim/adjust the jackshaft. Mine had the cylinders shimmed 3.0mm for the extra stroke. Belts and pulley selection becomes an issue because of the extra length. To balance the motor you have add weight to the crank if you use the stock pistons and rods. Compression will depend on your heads etc.
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