Picked this up for my PS4 (since no Logitech wheel support, no point buying 'driving' games on it) and it takes some getting used to.
Tip for anyone else struggling like I was - don't use "Quick Races" or whatever the first option is called to practise. Choose Grand Prix while learning to control the bikes and change the class to Moto 3. The 250cc bikes are a LOT easier to control than the 1000cc monsters.