Racing bikes is a heck of a lot different than racing cars, even in a straight line. Getting off to a great start and nailing every shift holds a higher degree of difficulty, as opposed to just ...
Most new bikes are pretty good, but some are clearly better than others. In the world of the litre(+) class sports bike, my favorite had been the Ducati V4 Panigale, and when I last rode a bmw S1000RR ...