GT / R Seat Comparison

jlagrave said:
I have the passenger comfort seat on my R seat (looks like the passenger seat on the GT). I doubt they have specific comfort seats for each model but cannot confirm myself.
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Is it any good ? I've been thinking about getting it for my R.
I plan to go 2 up for 3-4 hrs long rides.
 
I have been using the Corbin dual touring seat on my R. First off, it looks a bit odd without the backrest of the GT for which it was designed to fit with. Having said that, the extra setback of the seat makes the seat peg relationship almost perfect for me. Since I don't yet have the backrest from a GT, I put a seat bag that looks sort of like a seat cowl, and it hides the mismatch pretty well.
 
I switched to the R seat on my GT because the sports tail bag juts out over the rider's seat with the GT seat and sticks into my back. The R seat provides more support in the rear, being tilted forward in that portion, allowing for a longer pillion and positioning me slightly more forward. Haven't tried it on a long ride yet but so far the R seat seems more comfortable for my measurements and with the forward controls and GT handlebars.
 
I'm considering purchasing a new 2023 R but want a lower seat. Will the 2023 GT driver and pillion seat fit the R? I think this gets me 1 inch lower. Correct?
 
I think 1" is about right and it sets you back about 1" as well. I found it gives me more leg room on the bike. I will say that there is then less seat cushioning to absorb the bumps that go through the crappy rear shock.
 
joecbr said:
I'm considering purchasing a new 2023 R but want a lower seat. Will the 2023 GT driver and pillion seat fit the R? I think this gets me 1 inch lower. Correct?
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They are swappable, but also note that both the seat 'in-fill' piece and the pillion pad are not interchangeable, so if you're going from R to GT, you will also need to get the corresponding GT pillion seat or in-fill pad.
 
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