I get the biggest thrill when someone follows me off the track into the paddock, lifts his faceshield and says,"WOW, I thought that was a Hayabusa!" (this is not a statement of my skill, it refers to how capable the bike is mixin it up with the big boys, of course racers are faster....it's just that my Hayabusa has proved to be a wonderful track bike!)
I don't care what anyone says(nor should any of us), I just know the validity of my personal experience.
If someone passes my Busa, I know there're going REALLY fast!
Knowledgable motorcyclists know a Busa's capabilities....others, who cares?
Doyle