How can a rider that is 6 feet 8 inches tall comfortably ride the same bike as a person 5 feet 3 inches? Try as they might the Motor Company cannot build a one-size-fits-all touring bike. This is one of the main reasons why there are thousands of companies making different bend handlebars, suspension lowering kits, and different designs of seats. We here at Baggers know that there is no better way to fine tune your bike than to properly fit you and your riding style then to swap out the OEM seat to one that fits your personal size and need. To aid you in your saddle-buying scenario, we have drummed up 13 of the world's top seat manufacturers and provided them some space to show off their best offerings.
Corbin-Gentry
Solo Combo Seat
$185.57 (888) 316-1994
zoom4parts.com
This solo combo seat features a three button design and comes in a naugahyde finish. It is specially designed with a metal base plate that can be mounted in various applications, depending on the mounting kit. The front and rear seats are well padded for maximum driver comfort. All Corbin-Gentry seats are made right here in the USA.
C&C Motorcycle Seats
SportTour Seat
$365 (562) 531-6185
ccseat.com
The SportTour lowers the driver 1 inch and offers an 11 1/2-inch passenger pad. This seat is available with a removable driver's backrest, in a variety of stitch patterns with your choice of thread color to accent paint or graphics. You can also customize the seat with exotic hides, or embroidery.
Drag Specialites
Predator Seat
$294.95 Call your dealer
dragspecialties.com
These seats drop the rider 1-inch lower and are built with durable automotive-grade vinyl. The padding is a custom-molded foam that keeps its shape while delivering a comfortable ride. A thermoformed ABS plastic seat base with a fully-carpeted bottom protects your bike's finish.
Corbin
Dual Touring Seat
$579 (831) 634-1100
corbin.com
This seat is designed with dual ergonomically sculpted rider positions that provide more square inches of body contact for proper weight distribution. High-density comfort cell foam provides a firm supportive ride that lasts indefinitely. This saddle also comes with built in support hardware for Corbin's adjustable backrests.
Mammoth Choppers
Road Beast Seat
$169.95 (800) 235-0272
mammothchoppers.com
The Road Beast seat features Mammoth's ComfortFoam, which is a special mixture of injection seat foam that lets you keep the low profile look, but lets you ride in comfort during the long haul. These seats are also available in assorted embroidered styles and colors
Harley-Davidson
Tallboy Seat
$299.95 (414) 343-4056
harley-davidson.com
The Tallboy one-piece seat moves the rider back 1/2 inch and up 1 1/4-inch compared to the Original Equipment seat. The new position allows additional leg and arm movement for the long-limbed rider. The bucket design of the Tallboy seat also provides additional rider back support.