Mike I'm still not 100% happy
Are you saying it requires no skill (or less skill) to open up a 1000cc 147+hp bike in a straight line than is does a 250cc 40hp bike?
As this is a strong misconception, which i had smashed to bits when i went to big bikes. To make the big difference visual, open the throttle in a small engine - yes the bike accelerates hard (and 0-200 probably not much difference), but a 1000 trys to rips you arms from the sockets.
Also the weight involved makes a significant difference. I personally don't try half the shit (even on straight lines) that i would have tried on my little bike.
The front wheel gets far too light far too quickly.