Anyone try different seats? I want to sit back about 2"

Canto · May 22, 2015

gatdammit said:
Does the racing seat have same mounting hardware? Like, just a stock seat with different skin/padding?

Yes, it's the same.
The only difference I noticed is the 'hook' (see circle) which is probably a design change due to some reported broken stock seats (I think I read it somewhere).

Canto · May 22, 2015

GR8 said:
It'd be nice if Ducati or another aftermarket company made a real touring seat for this bike. Something like a HD sundowner, thats comfy but can also absorb some vibrations.

Did you test ride the Multistrada? I think that bike comes closer to your desires. I owned one for three years and it feels like a sofa compared to the Hyperstrada (also because you sit more backwards and have better suspension).

How ever, perhaps this classified (Corbin Seat) is something for you.

GR8 · Jun 6, 2015

Canto said:
Did you test ride the Multistrada? I think that bike comes closer to your desires. I owned one for three years and it feels like a sofa compared to the Hyperstrada (also because you sit more backwards and have better suspension).

How ever, perhaps this classified (Corbin Seat) is something for you.

Multi is way to expensive....im not going to pay 20k for a comfy seat....

I've heard mostly mixed to not so great reviews of the Corbin...dunno we'll see.

fredgilb · Dec 18, 2015

I modified the profile of the stock seat. I felt the seat was putting too much pressure on soft tissue instead of sit bones. It always felt like I was being shoved forward too.

The wire is the original profile.
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zippy49 · Dec 20, 2015

I need the opposite...more padding and support for the passenger. The stock 'Strada seat is fine for just me (although my knees tend to hit the side fairings), but the wifey could use a bit more room. And no, I have absolutely zero desire to buy a Multi instead! I've become allergic to machines that weigh much more than 400-ish pounds or cost over $20k.

I have a standard Hypermotard seat if anyone wants to try it. $200 shipped to the US, or swap for another Strada seat that I would modify. One with a torn cover would be okay.

lomax · Dec 20, 2015

I have the stock, the low comfort, and the race seat. Race seat all the way. It allows me to move on the bike and is quite comfortable.

I only ride solo so it might not be the best for two up ??

Marc

Strider · Mar 3, 2016

Damn lomax I wish you were near me. I can't figure out what I want from this damn bike.... When I first got it I loved it, now I'm struggling with it. Something with the seating position. Wehen I ride it hard I feel like I'm losing contact with the bike. Feet don't stay in contact with the pegs on the outside foot, it's almost like the reach to the pegs is too far. I'm back and forth on trading it in for something like a VFR or Sprint ST. I don't know what I need to do to this thing to fix it...

monocog007 · Mar 4, 2016

Strider said:
Damn lomax I wish you were near me. I can't figure out what I want from this damn bike.... When I first got it I loved it, now I'm struggling with it. Something with the seating position. Wehen I ride it hard I feel like I'm losing contact with the bike. Feet don't stay in contact with the pegs on the outside foot, it's almost like the reach to the pegs is too far. I'm back and forth on trading it in for something like a VFR or Sprint ST. I don't know what I need to do to this thing to fix it...

Sounds to me like the MN Hyper owners need to do a road trip.

lomax · Mar 4, 2016

Road trip, sure come on down. Nothing to see in Colorado

Strider, This bike is different than anything else I own or have ridden. Kind of hard to get comfortable on. The race seat has raised me up and gives a good flat platform to move around on and not be locked into one position which helps. I have also notice that you have to get WAY forward on this bike to make it behave properly and to get a good body position. When you crank that curve get that head way out front and try to kiss the inside mirror.

OK a bit of an exaggeration but not really. If you sit back and relax on the bike the body position is all wrong and it feels weird.

Don't give up as it is a great bike and a blast to ride, Just real different than other things on two wheels. Or if it just does not fit then there is no harm in trying other typed of rides.

Marc

rss29 · Mar 5, 2016

It's 96880082A

https://amsducati.com/ducati-hypermotard-hyperstrada-racing-seat

rss29 · Mar 6, 2016

rss29 said:
It's 96880082A

https://amsducati.com/ducati-hypermotard-hyperstrada-racing-seat

I could have sworn someone asked for the part number, but now I don't see the post. Tapatalk does some random crap every once in a while so perhaps I was responding to a post from 2 years ago.

Strider · Mar 15, 2016

lomax said:
Road trip, sure come on down. Nothing to see in Colorado

Strider, This bike is different than anything else I own or have ridden. Kind of hard to get comfortable on. The race seat has raised me up and gives a good flat platform to move around on and not be locked into one position which helps. I have also notice that you have to get WAY forward on this bike to make it behave properly and to get a good body position. When you crank that curve get that head way out front and try to kiss the inside mirror. OK a bit of an exaggeration but not really. If you sit back and relax on the bike the body position is all wrong and it feels weird.

Don't give up as it is a great bike and a blast to ride, Just real different than other things on two wheels. Or if it just does not fit then there is no harm in trying other typed of rides.

Marc

Well on my way to a dealer to demo a replacement bike I tried a few things. First off I also need to move back to about the beginning of the passenger area to be where I want when ridding hard. Good to know, much better contact with the bike this way, HUGE difference. So the seat is my biggest problem. Vibes are the next issue. My throttle hand falls asleep in 17.5 miles of highway riding. I have my hands as loose as I can and still keep the throttle open. My clutch hand is fine forever. Feet are better then throttle hand but.......not my favorite thing. I have yet to be able to find a Hypermotard seat to try, maybe that will solve some of my issues.

As I left the dealer I was getting annoyed (and have in the past) with the height of the bike. It would be nice to lower it a hair. I demoed a VFR (1998) and damn it felt right on.

Serdar Yavuz · May 22, 2016

Strider said:
Well on my way to a dealer to demo a replacement bike I tried a few things. First off I also need to move back to about the beginning of the passenger area to be where I want when ridding hard. Good to know, much better contact with the bike this way, HUGE difference. So the seat is my biggest problem. Vibes are the next issue. My throttle hand falls asleep in 17.5 miles of highway riding. I have my hands as loose as I can and still keep the throttle open. My clutch hand is fine forever. Feet are better then throttle hand but.......not my favorite thing. I have yet to be able to find a Hypermotard seat to try, maybe that will solve some of my issues.

As I left the dealer I was getting annoyed (and have in the past) with the height of the bike. It would be nice to lower it a hair. I demoed a VFR (1998) and damn it felt right on.

Perhaps try different gloves for the vibes. I have dual layer gloves, one that breathes well for summer riding and the other goretex for rain. I find that as long as the weather isn't too hot, using the goretex layer dampens the vibes almost completely. I had no vibe related issues on a roughly 2200 mile trip ober 5 days last fall.

I agree with wanting to sit further back (and slightly higher for more knee comfort for long distances). Not sure of there's an off-the-shelf solution. Corbin seat looks like it locks you into one position, which may be worse for knee comfort than the stock seat. Let me know if you have found a solution.

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RSL · May 22, 2016

Pleases as punch with the Racing Seat. No slip cover, allows for alternate seating positions, durable too.

As for the skinny handlebar grips, I always add grip covers. If vibrations were an issue, I'd have to assume these would help there too. My issue is big hands.

Link for Grips: Welcome

Kdub · May 23, 2016

Corbin...

...this works....

touficzeidan · Aug 6, 2016

Just got my Corbin Seat

Just got my seat. First thought, it fits really nice and your arse is planted well on the seat. It does sit closer to the front imo. Its hard to justify the price tag but it is an improvement from the stock hypermotard seat (not strada). Here are some pics.

todcp · Sep 7, 2016

touficzeidan said:
Just got my seat. First thought, it fits really nice and your arse is planted well on the seat. It does sit closer to the front imo. Its hard to justify the price tag but it is an improvement from the stock hypermotard seat (not strada). Here are some pics.

Nice.
What about the height of the Corbin vs stock? I need same or taller.

Cdnpuck · Sep 7, 2016

I actually took my seat to a shop and they shaved the foam and it is perfect now. I sit about an inch and a half further back and don't feel tilted foward.

Tjustice · Nov 8, 2016

I just bought the race seat. I felt like 6” higher on the bike at first. I like the seating position now. I can move around side to side so much easier, and sit back on the seat if I want. My question is will it break in? It is very hard. Will it soften up in time?

RSL · Nov 8, 2016

Tjustice said:
I just bought the race seat. I felt like 6” higher on the bike at first. I like the seating position now. I can move around side to side so much easier, and sit back on the seat if I want. My question is will it break in? It is very hard. Will it soften up in time?

All foam breaks down with use, but I wouldn't say the race seat becomes soft.

Instead I ride wearing Moto Skiveez.

LINK: Home - Moto-Skiveez

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