I believe EthanR was pointing out a contradiction towards Buells as opposed to making a critical statement of the BMW's engine performance.
However, EthanR, it's sounds like you misdirected your charge. It's not MO that has said that about a Buell; Buells do well in reviews and shootouts on this site. Some posts in the Reader Feedback will say that but not MO. I'm sure those same posters will find room to criticize the BMW too, to ignorant to realize everyone doesn't want or need 150+ hp, "flickable" 425 lbs bike. And, that a bike making 103 hp, gobbs of torque, runs a stable straight line and is stable in corners, and is **gasp** comfortable just might possibly make a better street bike.