Airhawk Comfort Seat 21st February 2017 Saddle cushions | Pillion pads | Motohaus ◄PREVIOUS STORY NEXT STORY► 
Maybe we're just wimps. But after 11 hours more-or-less-non-stop in the saddle, we start to feel a little uncomfortable. It was different when we were young. Back then we could spend nine gruelling days perched on our bikes, living on teeth-bugs and rainwater, and often stopping only to rebuild the engines at the roadside or water a passing bush. Does that sound like you too? Well, probably not if we're honest. Fact is, everything gets uncomfortable after a while, not least motorcycle perches. That's what this updated Airhawk seat cushion is all about. Strap it on your saddle, park your derriere, weigh the anchor and ride. But wait! Is it really any better than the saddle the manufacturer provided? Truth is, we don't know. We haven't yet availed ourselves of this kind of supportive technology. But we understand the non-rocket science concept behind it. Manufacturers of all kinds of products have to compromise on materials, design, build quality, etc. So standard bike saddles are ... well, generally pretty standard. Not necessarily built down to a price, but manufactured to a fair quality for the money. However, for those longer jaunts, or simply for those more (ahem) sensitive regions, a little extra comfort down-under is required. But being the gentlemanly (and gentlelady) types we are, we don't want to go into too much more detail here. Suffice to say that Airhawk has got to the bottom of the matter and has engineered subtle shapes and curves to put the pressure exactly where it's wanted, and to remove it from where it's likely to offend. 
To that end, we could mention phrases like "increased airflow", "tapered transition", breathable and water-repellent poly-mesh" and "air pockets". But why the hell should we? We don't know Airhawk, and they ain't paying us to write this stuff. This is a free service, and you generally get only what you pay for. Are we right, or are we damn right? Motohaus Powersports So we suggest that if your nether end is preventing you from getting some serious mileage beneath your underwear, talk to your local dealer and tell him or her that Motohaus Powersports are the guys behind (and even below) this one. There are three versions; the "Cruiser R large", the "Cruiser R small" and the "Dual Sport" for more modest seats. All are priced at £135 including VAT. And if your pillion needs a little extra padding, there's a perch available for £120 (also including VAT). But are these things washable? We don't know. The press release had nothing to say on that. And neither had it anything to say on keeping these things secure on your bike. So talk to your dealer, or check with Motohaus. The line was busy when we tried. One final point. We think Airhawk could be missing a trick here. These butt bolsters ain't exactly cheap, but might well be worthy of your coin if your motorcycling comfort has, for whatever reason, left you squirming. However, simply attaching an Airhawk logo doesn't in itself make them any "cooler" to strap on your bike. So maybe something else is needed as a "sell", such as an amusing cartoon of a long-distance rider, or a slogan laying testament to your travel cred or something of that ilk. Something that tells the world that what might be construed as a medical problem is actually more akin to the usual torments of long distance macho traveller. Or hey! Maybe Airhawk could pay us to affix a Sump logo on their cushions with the legend: "Sump Rump Hump: Supporting you wherever you are in the world". Like the sound of that? It's a thought, anyway... Motohaus Powersports: 01256 704909 www.motohaus.com
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