The BMW HP4 had a 0-62 mph time of 2.9 seconds, and could hit a limited top speed of 186 mph, courtesy of its 193-hp engine.

Toggling between top speed and acceleration is a complex dance in Formula 1 racing, something skilled F1 drivers must learn to get the most out of a race.

At our baseline, the Yamaha MT-07 had an estimated 0-60 time of 3.6-seconds and top speed of 129 mph. FastLaps reports the Suzuki SV650 values at 3.5-seconds 0-60 and a 127-mph top speed.