The KTM ergo seat arrived today. After closer inspection and a test sitting it seems that it may actually be worse than the stock seat. The shape is rounder which places more pressure on the but cheeks AND it is also noticeably harder than the stock seat. I remember reading somewhere that the stock seat has been recently improved and that the padding has been redesigned. I can't find the info anymore to verify it.
While the difference is probably millimeters it looks like the ergo site is also actually lower than the stock. I did not notice any difference sitting on the bike though. I need to take a good long ride with both before making a final verdict on which to keep on the bike.
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| 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R ergo seat and stock seat top view |
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| 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R ergo seat and stock seat side by side |
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| 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R ergo seat and stock seat prfile |
UPDATE
Nope. I can't say I like the ergo seat as far as comfort goes. It still feels very hard. I can only imagine what the OEM seat has been like in previous years if this thing has been an improvement. As it is now, the best use I can think for it is to use the seat pan as a base for a Seat Concepts seat etc. Then again, it's still on the bike so it's not that bad.
I purchased the ergo seat and boy O boy did it whip ass. I took a 2 hour trip and I was literally screaming inside of my helmet at the top of my lungs in pain.
ReplyDeleteI hear you. There's very little ergo with the ergo seat.
ReplyDeleteDamn... I was looking into a Powerparts-seat as well. Guess I'll pass.
ReplyDeleteWill look into the Seat concepts-hint. For now I'll get an Airhawk.
Sweet Cheeks (http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks) + Airhawk for a GS or a Super Tenere (wider than for 690 = more comfort when spread over the Sweet Cheeks bottle holder). You can ride all day on this set up and have 2.5 litres of extra gas stashed in the sweet Cheeks bottle holder)... kills 2 birds with one stone.
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