Without a doubt this bike is a real-deal-holyfield.
I know guys who were able to put out honest-to-goodness 192HP on a STOCK bike. Other than strict bolt-ons (air filter/fuel management/full-system), nothing was done to the motor....no blue-printing, no cams, no timing changes, no headwork. Even the drivetrain was stock, not even a change to the slack.
I've been fortunate enough to put down some laps with the BMW...truly is a fanastic motorcycle. WAY overkill for the streets, but an absolute weapon on the track. I briefly considered the 1000rr as my touring bike of choice, cause it is quite comfy for me and offers heated-grips from the factory but thought better of it and got the Concours instead.
I do hear rumors that BMW is working a 600rr....if they can recreate the experience of the 1000rr in a 600rr, I would probably buy it and keep the plate on it.
Kawi's 10r is quite the performer from what I understand, haven't ridden the new one though. But if history repeats itself, Kawi isn't known to offer a durable and long-lasting race motor in their superbikes (BMW isn't proven either for that matter).