forgot to say, the rock hard seat is down to the suspension. thats why its comfy stationary, mine throws me out the seat, and im 3 times your weight, well, double, anyway.
What ?? your 22 stone no way. No seat is deffo hard, i push on seat and it dont give I am sure the 899 was slightly more padded
I've just got a comfort seat. Not ridden it yet but is loads more padded. Suspension is a little too firm so looking at that next year as a first job. I'm 82kg without gear.
Try MCT in Stowmarket. Not exactly local, but arguably one of the most respected suspension companies in the UK. They will transform your bike from "vaguely better" to "is this really the same bike". No one I know of, has ridden away from them with anything other than a huge smile on their face.
even the race seat has loads more padding Genuine Ducati Performance Racing Seat Pad, 899, 1199 Panigale, Tricolore | eBay