I would think bike hire is a fairly expensive way to do some test rides. I would suggest:
1. Ring round to all the dealers. They all have different rules. I got caught by having my licence for less than one year. Infinity would not let me test ride, triumph, bmw and Dobles (honda) would let me try anything. It's due to their insurance contract. Obviously they might refuse if you come across as a nutter, but then that's fair I think.
2. Get some biking mates! If you have third party insurance to ride other bikes then you can blag some rides on other bikes. Just remember "you bend it, you mend it" ok!
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