No way, dude. Only the rarest F40s came with V12s, and that’s the one they got.

I’m with you

Does this have anything to do with baby boomers getting too old (well, subjectively, seeing themselves as too old) or infirm for bikes?

100% correct statement here! All new bike buyers are tools, always. I mean, the thought of buying new from the manufacturer...what comes next, riding it in public? The horror...

It’s a Sachs Madass all grown up.

hmm.. i kinda see the resemblance!

How are they any different than any other form of motorsports?

I think the best way to appreciate MotoGP is to actually ride a bike on a track.

This whole shot just fills my brain with "wtf how is this even possible?"

Those pictures are great. If you ever get a chance, find some slow motion videos of these guys mid corner. It's amazing to see them in (on) their office doing work.