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Setting up a motorcycle with maximum comfort in mind is all about ergonomics. That is, it’s about ensuring that the bike is tailored to your size, style, and riding preferences. That way, you can take your motorcycle out comfortably and confidently.
The seat plays a crucial role in ergonomics, and it’s about much more than its cushioning. As we cover in our guide to motorcycle ergonomics and comfort, the seat is one of three key bike components that make up a so-called “triangle of comfort.” By properly aligning your choice of seat components with the position of your handlebar and foot controls, you can achieve a comfortable fit, no matter how aggressive (or not) of a riding posture you happen to prefer.
Choosing the best motorcycle seat for you, then, is in part about aligning the seat with the rest of your components to create a sound overall design. Of course, while these concepts and general approach are important, they’re certainly not the only factors to consider.
Selecting a seat that’s made from high-quality materials should also play a significant role. At Harley-Davidson, for instance, we test our seats the way we test everything else on our bikes: exhaustively. To make it to our riders, seats must meet extensive requirements in durability, water protection and comfort. And all our tests are performed in certified labs, and all suppliers must meet stringent requirements for product and process quality.
Beyond the matters of personal fit and quality materials, motorcycle riders should also consider the following seat elements and types before they choose the most comfortable seat possible that also suits their riding needs.
Explore our recommendations for the most comfortable seats available for some of our most popular Harley® motorcycles.
Best Seats for All Day Cruising & Long-Distance Touring: Sundowner Seats
The Sundowner™ seat line, with a deep bucket design that cradles the tailbone and provides back support for the rider, is excellent for both all-day cruising and long-distance touring.
Best Seats for Long-Haul Comfort: Harley Hammock
Stay in the saddle all day with the Harley® Hammock seat. Featuring broad seating surfaces and a shallow bucket shape to distribute the weight and reduce pressure points, these seats’ revolutionary fabric suspension system supports the rider’s weight for long-haul comfort.
Most Comfortable Touring Seats: Signature Series
The perfect combination of foam density and shape has resulted in our most comfortable motorcycle seat for long-haul touring. The Signature Series® seat is shaped with a wide seating area to spread the pressure across the broad surface and a narrow nose area to keep your legs together for a short reach to the ground.
Best Seats for Short Riders: Reach Seats
Reach Seats are shaped to deliver the ergonomic position that a shorter rider needs. These sets are recommended for maximum comfort for riders between 5’2” and 5’8” in height.
Best Seats for Tall Riders: Tallboy® Seats
Tallboy® Seats offer riders with a longer inseam a most comfortable seating experience, helping them to avoid leg cramps and back strain during a long day on the saddle.
Best Seat for Reducing "Numb Butt": Road Zeppelin® Air
Developed and tested on the open road, the Road Zeppelin® Air Adjustable Seat gives passengers the ability to control the amount of air contained in each bladder within the seat with the push of a button. On a long run, occasional inflating and deflating of the seat reduces the so-called “numb butt” effect. So grab a seat. And enjoy the ride.
$75 USD / $100 CAD Voucher valid at participating U.S. & Canadian H-D Dealers towards the purchase of Genuine H-D Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise.
The private promotional offer is valid for the customer named in this offer only and is non-transferable except to the spouse, domestic partner or child living within the same household as the customer named in the offer (must be same residential address). Offer valid on purchase of Genuine H-D Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise only made on or between December 27, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
The $75 USD / $100 CAD voucher cannot be used towards the down payment on a motorcycle, must be used by March 31, 2022, can be applied to current customer orders that are on backorder but is not available on previous purchases, future motorcycle orders, or deposits outside of the Sales Period. Limit one $75 USD / $100 CAD voucher per 2021 Pan America and Pan America Special motorcycle at authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships. Harley-Davidson and/or dealer are not responsible for lost or stolen offer codes. Offer is subject to change at any time without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent and is non-refundable.
Promotion expires March 31, 2022
$50 USD / $50 CAD Offer Code valid at participating U.S. & Canadian H-D Dealers towards the purchase of Genuine H-D Parts & Accessories.
The private promotional offer is valid for the customer named in this offer only and is non-transferable except to the spouse, domestic partner or child living within the same household and at the same residential address as the customer named in the offer. Offer valid on the purchase of Genuine H-D Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise only made on or between August 15, 2022 through September 30, 2022 (the “Promotion Period”) at a H-D dealership.
The $50 USD / $50 CAD offer code cannot be used towards the down payment on a motorcycle, must be used by September 30, 2022, and is not available to be applied on previous purchases, future motorcycle orders, or deposits outside of the Sales Period. Limit one $50 USD / $50 CAD offer code per 2021 or 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle purchased at authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships. It is single use only. Harley-Davidson and/or dealer are not responsible for lost or stolen offer codes. Offer is subject to change by Harley-Davidson at any time without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent and is non-refundable.
Promotion expires September 30, 2022.
DEALER: Review the P&A Offer Code landing page on H-Dnet for the promotion terms and conditions.
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$1,750 or $2,500 Trade-In Credit on Select Grand American and Adventure Touring Motorcycles valid at participating Harley-Davidson® dealerships within the continental U.S. and Alaska. Offer valid toward the purchase of select new, untitled 2022 or 2023 Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring or Adventure Touring motorcycle available and in stock at participating H-D dealers between August 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023. Offer may not be available in all states. Touring models FLHFB, FLHTKANV, FLHXSANV and FLTRXSANV are excluded. Harley-Davidson® Trikes, CVO™, Police Duty, Anniversary, Icons and Fast Johnnie Enthusiast models are excluded. Offer not valid on previously purchased motorcycles. Offer cannot be combined with the FIND THE ONE Sales Event Cash Back offer. Eligible Trade-in Motorcycle and purchase of Eligible Motorcycle must be made at the same participating dealership. All trade-ins subject to participating dealership standard policies, rules and regulations. Other terms, conditions, and limitations may apply. Offer is subject to change at any time without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Dealer participation may vary. Additional restrictions apply, see your Harley-Davidson® Dealership for details.
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$1,000 or $1,500 incentive on Select Grand American and Adventure Touring Motorcycles valid at participating Harley-Davidson® dealerships within the continental U.S. and Alaska. Offer valid toward the purchase of select new, untitled 2022 or 2023 Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring or Adventure Touring motorcycle available and in stock at participating H-D dealers between August 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023. Offer may not be available in all states. Touring models FLHFB, FLHTKANV, FLHXSANV and FLTRXSANV are excluded. Harley-Davidson® Trikes, CVO™, Police Duty, Anniversary, Icons and Fast Johnnie Enthusiast models are excluded. Offer not valid on previously purchased motorcycles. Offer cannot be combined with the FIND THE ONE Sales Event Trade-In Credit offer. Other terms, conditions, and limitations may apply. Offer is subject to change at any time without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Dealer participation may vary. Additional restrictions apply, see your Harley-Davidson® Dealership for details.
THE FIRST 2,000 ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO REGISTER WITH CODE “HDMEMBER” CAN LEARN TO RIDE FOR $100 OFF HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RIDING ACADEMY COURSES. PROMO CODE VALID BEGINNING SEPEMBER 15, 2023 AND CAN BE APPLIED AT REGISTRATION TO ANY H-D RIDING ACADEMY COURSE SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 – DECEMBER 31, 2023. LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE.
Harley-Davidson is offering $100 off the published price of any eligible Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Course to the first 2,000 H-D Members to sign up for a course. Register beginning September 15, 2023 with code “HDMEMBER” and sign up to take an eligible course that starts on or after September 15, 2023 and ends on or before DECEMBER 31, 2023.
To take advantage of the offer, sign up online during the enrollment window (beginning September 15, 2023) using the code “HDMEMBER”. All classes must start and finish between September 15, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Dealer participation may vary; class availability subject to limitation and available on first-come, first-served basis, limited quantity of 2,000 promotion codes available. Course prices determined by individual dealerships and may vary by location; no additional cost reduction or compensation offered. Limit (1) offer redemption per person.
Please Note: A credit card may be requested to hold a space in the Riding Academy class upon registration. If you are not able to attend the class and do not call ahead to cancel or reschedule within the dealership’s cancellation policy, you may be charged for the full cost of the course.