Remember that I was speaking of the prototype machines. I'm sure there were plenty of engineering changes to tame things since that time. It wouldn't take much to turn this type of design into a beast. Suspension geometry, steering ratios, power steering, brake control systems, horsepower, tire sizes and compounds, and a host of other things have been changed, added, or refined since those early years. I have served as a test rider or driver in the past, and it can be challenging at times. Those guys usually don't say these things for no reason...they are hard to scare. I'm sure they weren't just blowing smoke.