Roll on power was the bottom line reason for buying the last three bikes I have owned. There are so many tools and fools out there that we are forced to share the road with, it is a matter of self preservation to have the power on hand to remove yourself from dangerous situations and careless, ignorant or dumb people.
The corallary to the "no replacement for displacement" argument is that with having the power on tap comes the necessity for responsibility and restraint with one's own right wrist action. Most of us like to do the occasional "low flying", however it's important to choose your spots wisely in order to minimize the risks to both yourself and others. That begs the use of good judgement (when to hold 'em vs. when to show 'em) and knowing both the conditions you are riding in as well as the limits of your riding skills given those conditions.
Ample lines of sight, knowledge of the road and traffic conditions on your chosen path, choosing to ride where there's paucity of company on the roadway with you, who you may be riding with and a knowledge of their riding skills/idiosyncrancies and a thorough understanding of both the mechanical condition and performance characteristics of your bike are some of the more important things to be familiar with before you choose to play on two wheels upon public raods.
One of the biggest kicks that I get from riding my Rock is that when I have a nervous, dumb or otherwise bad driver in front or to the side of me that want to get away from I will do what I can to make it known (where possible) that I want to pass them. More times than not, by the time they look in their side or rearview mirrors, I have already left them in my mirrors!
N.B. Watching other drivers and riders in their own mirrors is a critical skill all would be wise to learn. Oftimes the intent of another vehicle's operator is first expressed or hinted at by their eyes and head motion(s).
nothin's fair.
