Q What are its rivals?

Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory £22,399

214bhp 90lb·ft 199kg

Aprilia joined the 1100cc superbike gang last year, slotting a tuned Tuono engine into the RSV4’S sweet-handling chassis. It became a more-formidable road bike thanks to its extra torque, as well as being a rocket ship on track. For 2020 it too gets semi-active Öhlins.

BMW S1000RR M Package £19,995

204bhp 83lb·ft 193.5kg

Launched last year, production problems limited supply but it’s fully available now and still the one to beat. Not only a devastatingly effective track tool, it’s refined on the road and has heated grips, cruise control and a Shiftcam motor with monster low-down grunt.

Ducati Panigale V4 S £24,795

211bhp 91.5lb·ft 198kg

As close as a production bike gets to a Motogp racer. Its V4 motor is packed with tech, dizzying revs with a high-level chassis. Despite its performance it’s remarkably refined on the road and smoother still with its 2020 mapping and suspension tweaks.