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I would advise riding alone for a while. Trying to keep up with a group is not only unsafe but frustrating. Get some time in on a route you really enjoy and that you find challenging, and practice, practice, practice. When I started trying to get faster, I found a couple general things to keep in my mind that proved helpful:
1. Ride slower to go faster. This really works.
2. Stop coasting up to your turn-in point. Maintain throttle until you reach a brake point, slow down, turn, and throttle out.
3. Get used to how the bike feels at WOT. Practice in a controlled environment and learn how to position your body, shift etc. to handle the acceleration. That's the beauty of the 250: you can do things like this without too much risk.
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Don't think, look!
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