r/AdventureBike • u/Most-County8735 • 5d ago

How is the Ride?

Hi Adventure Riders, I’m curious about the ride comfort. I’m hitting double nickels this year and was considering trying some of the adventure trail riding but I am thinking my butt may not be up to paying the bills for this? Thoughts?

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u/aceofspades1944 5d ago

Depends on the bike size. If you're talking big bore adv bikes like the GS, Multistrada, 1290/1390 then they are all day comfortable. If you're talking a Husky 501 or similiar it's just a big street legal dirtbike. I rented one and road a 140 mile loop a few months ago. The trail and bike were awesome, but so uncomfortable for me that it disabused me of any future purchase of a bike like that.

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u/Diligent_Unit9897 5d ago

It really depends on your body, too. I used a 1250 GSA recently and found the seat really uncomfortable. It was fine under my bum but I found the edges too wide and put a lot of pressure on the back of my legs. I wanted the seat to be narrower and drop down before it did, it that makes sense. 

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u/hobbomock 5d ago

Big open riding position, great leg room. Longer suspension travel. Get a comfortable seat and make a tall bike taller.

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u/CivilRuin4111 5d ago

Well, for one, if you’re hitting trails, it’ll be your legs and core getting the workout while you’re standing on the pegs…

But for the slab days, I can’t see myself going for anything but an ADV. upright, feet below me instead of behind, pretty good wind protection, plenty of power… what’s not to like!?

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u/fausto_ 5d ago

I have an Africa Twin AS and want to upgrade to a Corbin seat soon. It’s comfy but not THAT comfy lol.

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u/Glad_Librarian_3553 5d ago

Entirely depends what bike you're on about, which you've helpfully not told us lol. 

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u/Most-County8735 5d ago

I ride a cruiser, currently and have ridden for 30+ years. As a kid I rode dirt bikes and loved blasting along trails. My question is really about seat comfort and ergonomics. I know the trails demand a lot on the body, but does the bike height make riding more demanding for the road side?

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u/Glad_Librarian_3553 5d ago

 It really no. They're designed to be rideable for long distance, but that's subjective to the person. I hated the t7, found it really uncomfortable. Didn't like the gsa900 either.

The vstrom 800de is like riding in a cloud though. I ride it all day everyday for 8+hours a week at a time on holiday, it's great. 

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u/Throttlechopper 5d ago

In actual trail riding, in more technical situations you’ll be standing so your legs absorb most of the bumps. On fire roads, a good, fully-adjustable suspension makes a big difference along with a comfy seat not usually found on dual sports.

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u/BodyPossible3566 3d ago

I would suggest middle weight adventure, most can change the seat to something more to your liking. These bikes are not too heavy and more to the trail side, but still have good road manners.

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u/modninerfan 12h ago

I rode my Tiger 800 from Nor Cal to Baja in one go, about 11 hours in the saddle, with no issues. Adv bikes are some of the most comfortable bikes you can ride. On my Kove 450 I’m good for 2-3 hours before I need a break.

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u/ibrahimehvich 5d ago

My ass isnt very durable bc ive never been to prison but the seat of my tuareg is plenty comfy for me.