08-19-2013, 08:40 AM
I like to call this the "Goldilocks Conundrum". No matter the bike, there will always be wide variation of opinions about the seat (which I'm sure pleases the aftermarket seat makers). I recall back when the CB11 first came out, I heard complaints that the stock seat was too soft and narrow, while others thought it was hard as a rock.
Personally, I like the stock seat. Over a long distance it's slightly more comfortable that the flatter, wider seat on my CB750 (which surprised me). Usually flatter and wider is better for long distances, but for me the foam used on the CB11 seemed to make a big difference. It seems more firm and conforms to my butt better that the CB750 saddle.
So far, I've done a couple of 6 hour riding days (~300 miles mountain roads) on the CB11 and have no complaints.
Personally, I like the stock seat. Over a long distance it's slightly more comfortable that the flatter, wider seat on my CB750 (which surprised me). Usually flatter and wider is better for long distances, but for me the foam used on the CB11 seemed to make a big difference. It seems more firm and conforms to my butt better that the CB750 saddle.
So far, I've done a couple of 6 hour riding days (~300 miles mountain roads) on the CB11 and have no complaints.