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Every year, one of the makes seems to take a big step. In 2005, Suzuki amped it up and Corser won the title; two years later, Honda picked up its game and Toseland did it. Ducati had the 1098R for the first time last season, and Bayliss won.
It will be interesting to see how it pans out this year, there is much chat that the Yamaha R1 'big bang' is the thing to have. The BMW has variable valve timing, so it may have a bit of 'both worlds'; mid-range like a Ducati and top end like the other fours.
BTW, Corser is the only rider to win SBK titles on 2 different makes, and win races on 3 different makes. Let's hope he adds to that this season.