my career on bikes consists of my 97 F3 and an F4i. I have noticed that both of these bikes handle considerably well. they are very easy to flick into a corner and can seem to do it at a decent clip. Neither of these bikes have any suspension mods but both are running Dunlop Qualifiers for tires. I know Qualifiers are a confidence inspiring tire, but my general question is: Are CBRs exceptional at handling or are all bikes this way? I am looking to upgrade next year and am wondering if it's just my inexperience on other machines or if I should just stick with the best

 

My 08 ZZR600 handles way better than my F3 just because of how light it is, but you sit in an awkward position compared to the F3. F3 WAY more comfy.

 

This has to weigh up to many variables, like the type of riding you do, where you're riding & riding experience (to name but a few).
No, not all bikes handle well, even a good handlier like the F3's, if they are set up wrong with suspension & tyres, can handle woefully. Other types of bikes handle like crap regardless of what you do to them. On a lot of bikes, handling is a trade off between that & comfort (& in some cases, style & use).
There are a lot of good sports bikes around, but when push comes to shove, Honda wins out on build quality & reliability.

 

My 900RR handles great, It feels a little heavier than the f3. But makes up for it in power, As pacemaker states Honda is the best handling sport bikes. I have ridden Ninjas and GSXR's & Ducati's and love my Honda's I have owned several F2 &F3 and my RR since new in 99

 

Hondas typically have a "neutral" feel to them.This usually means that Honda streetbikes are very versatile.