Riding Position

[Nomad]

I'm thinking of doing some commuting on this bike and I just want to know if this is something you could sit on for half an hour or forty-five minutes and not go nuts from back pain or sore hands. Specifically, I'm talking about the pre-98 design.

Dang that's a sweet bike.

[zleviticus]

my 98+ bike is comfy I have been on it for 2 hours at a time with no issue hence the reason it is classified as a sport touring bike.

[ZukiFred]

I have a 2000 model and don't have any problems with comuting long distance. I travel about 45 minuts to work without a problem.

[Batgirl]

My 1990 was pretty comfy. Just gotta stretch before you ride...that seems to help.

[bigpapac]

Re: Riding Position

I'm thinking of doing some commuting on this bike and I just want to know if this is something you could sit on for half an hour or forty-five minutes and not go nuts from back pain or sore hands. Specifically, I'm talking about the pre-98 design.

Dang that's a sweet bike.

I used to ride my 94 600 up to Mackinaw Bridge and back on my days off almost once a week. Fourteen hours in the saddle was no problem for me.

[SweetLou]

I am not sure what the difference in Ergos are between the pre 98's and the post 98's. I can tell you this though.

I have a bad knee, that usually prevents me from sitting in one position for to long of a time. I can easily ride teh Kat for about 6 or 7 hours (with a little stop every hour or two) before my knee really starts to get sore. I also do a lot of 8 and 9 hour rides, and never really have a issue.

At first you will get a little sore. Your muscles will be in a position that they are not used to, but you will break them in soon enough. Even for me, at each start of the riding season after our long winters, I have to re-break myself in.

The Kat is a great bike comfort wise, and once you get used to the bike, you will find you can ride her all day.

[Nomad]

Okay, I dig what I'm hearing. I wouldn't mind taking her to Las Vegas (5/12 hours), but I just don't want to get to a point where I'm halfway there and find out that my hands are dying.

[Batgirl]

I rode that long to Ottawa on a ninja so suck it up boyyyyyyy
(just doggin ya)

Stretch, stop, take a break...you'll be fine


OH! and I'm a girlie girl.

[Nomad]

Hey girlie girl! Yeah, I usually take breaks when I'm on a long haul. With some bikes it can really take it outta ya. Thank god for gel grips.

[SweetLou]

Lots of breaks. Get some water, eat a little snack, and you will be good to go.

A 5and a half hour trip is nothing on the bike. Just make sure you are broke into it first. You will be a little tense and tight at first until you learn how to sit, and learn how to relax on it.

[WildKat]

kats are great for long rides, Ive ridden literally from sun up to sun down, and felt 100 times better than I have on most sport bikes after long rides. The seating position is very desirable for long rides, and the stock seat aint half bad either compared to most other sportbikes.

[SweetLou]

True about the stock seat, but the Gel seat is so much more comfy. I have not had a chance to try a Corbin or other brand, but I can vouch for the Gel seat

[OldandReallySlow]

After having my torture device, I miss how riding a Kat feels.

[Crackshot]

My first ride that was longer than 20 minutes was a 4 hour trip. I was a little sore, but like everyone else said, you get broken in, and it's almost like sitting on the couch at home... going 90+mph... on twisties... alright, so not so much like sitting on your couch at home. But comfortable non the less

[tdrcomm]

Black Falcon's '99 is way comfortable. Been riding it inbetween showers while the Busa's in the shop (yes, im going through riding withdrawals). I had forgotten just how comfortable it was. Just as comfy as the Busa if not more so.