Your right, that extra dimension that cars do not have is thrilling!
The other thing is that a good driver can't do much with a bad car, but a good rider is an active suspension component. Swantz worked magic with a bad bike.
If you have watched fastest, go and look for the first one "Faster"
Also, as per herr_oberst's suggestion, search youtube for these names:
Eddie Lawson (his name will lead you to many more)
Kenny Roberts (the earlier era)
...But get out and see some club racing. Lots of entertainment there as well
