I was thinking they would be magnesium... due to the price of the bike. Maybe not, but I already ordered my magnesium inspection covers
I'm not sure why, but I am a total sucker for motors slathered in magnesium! The 749/999 R motors are gorgeous as well as the 1098 motor.
The 1098 motor uses real magnesium covers... In fact I don't think Ducati has ever had any imitation magnesium on the motors. Hopefully the HM will be real as well.