Will a dealer let a costumer test ride a bike?

 Hi!  Is there a slick way to get a dealer to let me test ride a bike?
I’m considering a 07’ R1 over the 07’ Gsxr 1000 (I don’t like the dual
pipes).  I truly believe that in order to get a feel of power and
handling of a bike is to actually ride them.  One dealer suggested
that I buy the motorcycle but then, bring it back for a refund or
exchange if I didn’t like it.  Your thoughts, please. :D

 

That depends on your costume, I guess.

Leslie
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Leszek 'Leslie' Karlik

 
On the off chance this isn't a silly troll ....

Put yourself in the dealer's place.  Imagine you own a brand new R1 and a
GSXR.  Some dude you don't really know wants to "Get the feel of" their
power and handling.  Even tire wear will lower their value, not to mention
road rash.

Would you loan them to him?

 

Some dealers have 1 (maybe a couple) demo bike.
They get a rebate from the manufacturer for lending it out but it's
usually a bit more representative of the entire line than one of the
extreme models.
No (good) reason you couldn't test drive a used bike though.
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Bob Mann

Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.

 
Also let's not forget the liability if you splatter yourself as well as the
bike ...