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848 Ducati Performance Seats

Discussion in '848 / 1098 / 1198' started by Tel, Jul 3, 2018.

  1. Does anyone have any idea on how long a Ducati performance seat should last? I've probably done about a1000miles on mine and it looks worn out.
    Any ideas if they're still available to buy?
     
  2. #2 duc996bp, Jul 3, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 4, 2018
  3. The DP Superpole seat is THE best seat for 848/1098/1198 bikes. You can find them on here or ebay nowandagain
     
  4. I've a Ducati Performance seat on my 1098R. Though it is really grippy, like yours, it's decayed really quickly. Maybe 1-2k miles.

    I'll be replacing it with a DP superpole as mentioned above.
     
  5. Mine lasted a lot longer than 1k miles, honestly I did nearly 2k and sold it as brand new condition pretty much. I guess it depends if you have leathers, seams etc that scratch and pull it when riding.
     
  6. +1 to that. I replaced my DP seat with one as it was looking a bit "tired". The Superpole seat looks (and feels!) like it will last forever.
     
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  7. Plus the superpole seat is surprisingly comfortable over long distance, despite being firm. Yet relatively comfy (for a ducati seat) it is.
     
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  8. Is the Ducati superpole seat thicker/ taller?
    I’m quite short so don’t want too add any extra height to the seat if I can avoid it
     
  9. The Superpole seat is definitely taller - I'm 6' 1" and I find the extra bit of leg room a benefit. However because you're sitting higher, you have to crane your neck more to see where you're going - no such thing as a free lunch! Helibars anyone?
     
  10. To throw another hat into the ring, I have a zero gravity seat, no extra height, and it is great :upyeah:
     
  11. Yes. On my 1098R. Superpole seat + Helibars = long distance touring comfort! You can have your cake and eat it.

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  12. I made my seat it's very comfy and stops me sliding around on it.
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