The seat height is about 5mm lower than the stock seat, but the tapered width of the leg lower section allows the legs to go straight down without feeling any spongy angles on the inner thighs when lowering the legs.
Stock seats with a strong forward-sloping incline cause strong discomfort when the buttocks are shifted forward.
This is fine while you are energetic, but on the return leg of a long touring trip, when you start to feel tired, it can be painful.
In slow traffic, the upper half of the body is supported by the handlebars, and the driver's body shifts backward when accelerating and forward again when decelerating, turning an enjoyable touring trip into an endurance contest.
The K & H seat has a revised forward inclination of the seat surface, which allows the pelvis to maintain a constant position in relation to acceleration and deceleration.
When the upper body is stabilized, the rider can ride without the handlebar load as in the case of the stock seat, which helps reduce the burden on the rider during long rides.
The higher seating position allows the knees to bend more slowly, increasing the load on the step and reducing the load on the hips, while also making it easier to maneuver the bike with the weight of the step removed.
The seat is designed to allow the driver to enjoy operating the bike even more.
・Footing Comfort
The width of the lower leg part is narrowed and shaped to fit the inner thigh, making it easier to straighten the leg and put strength into the toes, and also making it easier to support the bike.
Conversely, the seating position is wider, providing a wider surface to support the buttocks for improved comfort.
The stock tool holder installation on the back side of the passenger seat has been cancelled, and the seat base has been lowered to make room for a thicker sponge.
The increased amount of sponge stroke on the passenger side seat improves ride comfort and is recommended for pillion touring.
・Features
The entire seat is simply finished in plain black leather.
This is type A with stitch lines extending to the tank side.
The standard pillion belt can be bolted on and off.
Installation is by key-lock method like the stock seat.
Space is provided under the seat for a drive recorder of equivalent size manufactured by MITSUBA.
The hardness of the sponge is set to the standard for the weight of 60-80kg.
The injection sponge is fired in the mold.
The cushioning is good and does not deteriorate over time, so you can use it for a long time.