A problem for the Japanese manufacturer not just in WorldSBK, but the lack of straight line speed has also affected Yamaha in MoꦆtoGP over the last few seasons.

But now a BMW rider, Razgatliogl♑u appears to be very happy with the level of performance coming from his M 1000 ♑RR in that same area.

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Hoping to be a title contender again in 2024, Razgatlioglu felt as though he could have pushed Bautista even further this season had th💜e same power been available aboard his R1.

Speaking to WorldSBK.com about his ꦆseason, Razgatlioglu said: “In general we have always been very strong in the corne🐼rs, if we had had more power on the straight I would have easily fought for the world title.”

The Turkish superstar also spoke about his best and worst momenꦓts, saying: “Every weekend I gave more than 100% and I enjoyed it. The best moment for me is when I win. The happiest was maybe Imola, where I won the Superpole Race and Race 2. 

“Theꦺ worst moment is easy: Most, when the tyre destroyed itself and I went flying in my best race of the year. 

“The moment that made me the most angry was Race 2 in Portimao because I gave more than 100% every lap and at tꦍhe last corner I 🍒lost the victory.”

Nearly 200 points clear of Jonathan Rea, his 2021 title rival, come at the end of the season, Razgatlioglu mentioned the six-time world champion as his biggest surprise along with former🍎 team-mate Andrea Locatelli.

Razgatlioglu said: “Jonathan Rea, because he was not really str🦹ong this year. Maybe because of the motorbike or maybe f🌳or something else, I don't know. 

“In some races he꧙ did well and in others he wasn’t fighting for the top positioꦕns, this surprised me. 

“The other is Andrea Locatelli, who has made a big improvement this year. Nꩲot a big surprise, but he was really very strong, especially in the first races.”