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I planned on buying the bike I was going to learn on (have a friend ride or tow it home for me), so I’m familiarizing myself with what I’ll be riding, the same way I did with my first car. I don’t want to get used to a bike and then wind up on something that feels totally different.

Eh, the differences really aren't that much. I wouldn't worry about that. Most classes provide small bikes (250 or less) for the road/parking lot portions, and if they even allow you to bring your own bigger bike, it'll be much more difficult on some of the cone weaving and turns with the bigger one. Plus, the course is only 1-2 days normally, and less than half that is actual riding. It's not long enough to get that familiar with their bikes.

But check your State, I know Texas requires the class in order to get your M endorsement, and you are required to have that on your license to ride on public roads. Not that I agree with that, but it is what it is.

But, definitely get a friend to help bring it home if you have no experience on one yet!