If you ride it a bit, you shouldn't have any problem passing the test, and I'm of the opinion based on riders I've seen before, working at a dealership, etc. that it's better to learn to handle the equipment you've got, rather than taking the easy way out.
Honestly though, it's probably best to take the course if you don't already ride, and it can lower insurance for you. I'm not the most incredible rider ever, but I took and passed the Illinois test on a Honda CRF250L the second time I took the test, I failed the first time because I accidentally wheelied the bike out of nerves.
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