The rear tire is a 200, I think the ZX10R is too and maybe the BMW. A Ducati is not a normal, mass production bike. The tricolor comes with Ohlins top of the line electronically adjustible suspension and race ABS. Plus you get brembo from lever to disc (MC, caliper & discs), SS lines, usable rear-sets, quick-shifter, nice exhaust that doesn't need immediate replacing and really nice wheels. That's $20K+ of upgrades to a Busa!
I don;t think there is anything inherently unreliable with desmo valves. The idea of opening and shutting the valves rather than letting a spring do it is pretty solid mechanically. I don't get turning cams on something that complex with rubber belts though, which is the source of many a problem on a Duc. But the 1199 finally has a steel cam chain. It's no secret that no one builds reliability like the Japanese - you guys are spoiled. I remember us all sitting at my buddies house hoping he could ge hic 749 started only to end up leaving him.
Don't send someone out to shoot me but the BMW S1000RR is butt ugly. I still can't beleive they put that lop-sided plastic on it and then put it on the market like that? Yeah it is powerful and has some nice features but it's never won a pro race, not even one?!? Don't get me wrong it's a great bike and I have considered one myself, but it's greatness comes more from the competition sleeping than it just being better. BTW, wait until you see the service tag at your local BMW dealer!