That said, when the time comes I will ride everything
Unfortunately the 'test ride' options are very limited in ON, especially for a beginner. You basically have to go on reviews and sitting on it.
^^ "Demo Days" are pretty much non-existent nowadays (even before COVID)...they are VERY costly to the manufacturer, the dealership and in all likelihood, didn't amount to much extra in terms of sales (which is why most MFRs stopped doing them...i went to numerous ones over the years, including a few Harley ones...the employees were always friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and non-judgy...there was always a few motorcycle "enthusiasts" who would show up on their Ducati sportbikes then
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on the HD bikes when they talked amongst each other back at the dealership ("the thing redlines at 6k, what a POS" type nonsense).