I believe saddles/seats are another of those topics that are totally subjective… like oil or tyres.
If we’re just talking about arse comfort I find the standard 9er seat alright. For me, it’s back ache that calls time after an hour and a half. The first Mk1 I had way back when was also pretty comfortable for 100 miles or so when, again, back ache became the limiting factor.
I’ve come to realise that, in my case, the riding position - the relationship between the handle bars, foot pegs and seat - is far more important than the seat itself.
My KTM’s seat is rock hard but, strangely, very comfortable and the ergonomics are far better for my back than the 9er.
Same with the Buell (now sold). A rock hard seat but very comfortable over distance and great ergonomics.
I’m keeping the TDM though 
as Mrs James prefers the pillion ergo’s and I still like to ride it too. The Yam engine is quieter, smoother and the whole thing is more refined. The KTM is a bit more of an animal 
I first tried an Airhawk on my Africa Twin about 20 years ago, and that was after spending a lot of wonga on a custom seat job. Neither made any real difference to my riding range.
On longer hauls I still tend to stop and stretch after an hour or so, particularly if I’m on Motorway’s, Peage, etc. if only to relieve the boredom.
Edited by James, 21 August 2023 - 11:05 pm.
