Klurejr
Wizard
Don't get too hung up on hp and torque curves .... how the power comes on at what rpm, in conjunction with the gearing of the transmission, of the weight of the bike and rider, tire selection and condition, weight and distribution between f/r and other issues all determine how the bike feels and performs in real life. Either bike in box stock form under the operation of a good rider will blow 99% of cars off the road. The problem is most riders can't exploit even the stock capability of the bikes....but that doesn't stop them from fiddling around with things in the hope that the machine will go faster.
Oh, I am with you on this, I just commute on my bike, so having 10 more or 10 less HP means pretty little when i spend most of the time cruising at 85 or splitting lanes at 40.....