Passing slow traffic in mountainous terrain is probably one of the only times where the limited power on our 250's really does affect the permitted riding style. On the upside, it means that we have to plan our passes that much better, and allow that much more space and time before committing to the pass. Encouraging that extra planning margin might make for safer riding in general. But with a bit of extra power when you do pull out to pass, it could more than likely be accomplished that much quicker, easier, and less stressful than otherwise. While riding on its own the ninjette can be kept at supra-legal speeds in almost any conditions, it's up to the rider to maintain that momentum as if you do get caught back down to dawdling behind slow traffic, it takes that much longer to build the speed back up again. Especially in particularly mountainous and twisty areas.
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