I'm intrigued by the rental option. Are the motorcycle rental businesses generally privately owned, or are there national chains (Hertz/Enterprise, but for bikes) that rent motorcycles?
I don't know of any places around here, but I haven't looked that hard. It seems a rental could be a nice way to try out a few different bike styles to help narrow down the type I'd be most interested in.
What are the rental rates and terms like? I've not rented a car before, but I would imagine there might be more investment required on the consumer end, as bikes are easier to drop/damage given their exposure to the environment.
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