Everyone who knows me knows that I love my motorcycle. I ride every chance I get. I have had only one real complaint since I got the vehicle. Man, that seat hurts after a while. I was on a Poker Run one time and met up with an elderly man riding a dirt bike. He told me he had a similar bike and just hated the abuse that the seat puts one’s derrière through. He said that they quit making them for comfort and concentrated mostly on style. I would have to agree. Usually after about an hour and a half, my hindquarters are aching for some relief. I am like most men when I make a trip, it is all about getting gone and getting there fast. We seem to have a whole Nascar lap-time mentality. I have heard multiple men state that they reached a destination three minutes faster than last time, as they puff up with pride. Hey I am not criticizing, I do it too. Anyway, I find myself, in the name of saving time, standing up on my foot pegs to ensure that I don’t have to stop and waste time. Thus you may see me driving 60 mph, standing on those foot pegs just to save those valuable 3 minutes.
What it all really comes down to is, I need a new bike. No I am not willing to give up my old one. I love my DR650. It can go anywhere, as long as you don’t take a long time to make it there. I am needing (or actually wanting) a cruiser. So Suzuki, if you are listening, since I am a long time supporter of your products, you should gift me with a cruiser. If you can’t do that, at least send me a more comfortable seat. My rear is begging for it.
It may look sporty and comfy, but it will add new meaning to pain in the butt.