Call me crazy, but the KLR is way more fun than a 40hp motorcycle has a right to be... it just is. Corbin's Dual Platform seat for the venerable KLR takes your bike to the next level by providing a comfortable perch so you can spend more time on the bike while it also allows for better ground reach.
Our high density Comfort Cell foam allows a slim profile while providing a firm supportive ride that lasts. Rider seating is ergonomically shaped to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. In the nose area, we sculpt the saddle narrow to allow for good ground reach. As you can see, the Dual Platform saddle provides seating much lower than the stock unit.
This model was originally developed with a ton of great feedback from our pals at Happy-Trail.com and has been a staple of KLR riders now for decades (literally). The stepped, dual platform design allowed us to really lower the front position of the saddle. This equates to better ground reach and, naturally, a lower center of gravity. A nice side effect of the stepped seating is that you get a nice bit of back support out of it too.
Notice how we've taken this shape and sculpted it to conform to the shape of your body. This provides more square inches of body contact and eliminates the pressure points where the leg bones meet the butt bone. Although it takes a bit to really break in a Corbin saddle (1,500 miles), you will notice this improvement right away.
Passenger seating area is designed with a neutralized platform to curb sliding forward in the saddle. Dished shaping provides an excellent contact patch while maintaining a clean look.
Notice how close the Corbin saddle fits to the tank and sides... this kind of fit comes only from a Corbin saddle and our unique Fibertech basepan. Our rigid base material not only fits perfect to the bike, but provides a firm foundation to support the carefully designed foam shape. Corbin's ergonomic shaping creates a visually pleasing look on the motorcycle and adds to the custom appeal. We've made this seat design as low as possible without impacting ride comfort.
For an added luxurious touch, this model is available with the option of electric seat heaters... That's a first for the KLR! With the flip of a conveniently located switch built into the left side of the saddle, both the rider and passenger seating platforms will heat up and maintain temperature automatically. Simple to install with just a pigtail wiring to your bike's fusebox. All other components are built into the saddle and come preinstalled.
On top, we include genuine leather seating panels for a luxurious ride. The design shown above includes Black Carbon-Fiber leather seating with Matte Black vinyl contrasting sides and a tasteful black stitch pattern. A wide variety of material and color options are available to suit your taste.
We use genuine leather seating in all of our saddle models because it breathes with your body and will conform along with the foam shape during break in. In the side panels, we use a coordinating vinyl material that will support the foam shape and keep the saddle looking sharp longer. Be sure to care for you leather saddle properly with a quality conditioner like our Saddle Cream. This will help the leather to remain supple and weather resistant while it matures gracefully.
If you don't have any problem with ground reach or are looking for something to support more aggressive riding, you may want to check out our Rally seat model for the KLR instead.
Saddle installs much like your stock seat and bolts directly to the Kawasaki chassis. We supply shorter spacers to use with your stock bolts when installing the Corbin saddle. If you opt for electric heat, we also include a wiring pigtail that integrates with your factory fusebox. Complete instructions included.
UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY:
The design and manufacture of Corbin products is so unique that
Mike Corbin himself holds more than 60 United States Patents!
From the process itself to new innovations like the Corbin
Glovebox, you can count on highly functional and unique products
that work. Corbin products are manufactured under one or more of
the following US Patents: 6,848,156 B2; 6,729,516 B2;
D 489,540S; 6,655,740 B1; 6,422,648 B1; 5,544,937;
5,608,957; 4,953,911; D545,073S & 6,971,714 B1.
FIBERTECH™ BASEPAN:
A purpose-built hybrid material that provides a firm foundation
to support the carefully designed ergonomics of the Corbin
saddle. It provides a precision fit to every arc and contour of
the machine and rides on rubber bumpers to protect your paint.
We always design our basepans as flat as possible so bumps or
odd shapes don't telegraph through the foam to your body.
Click the button at left to learn
more...
COMFORT CELL® FOAM:
The heart of the Corbin saddle! Our exclusive, purpose-built
foam material, called Comfort Cell, was created to
provide a firm, resilient ride that doesn't break down. This
means it will support you for long days on the road. Over time,
Comfort Cell will break in to provide a personalized fit to your
posture and even greater comfort!
For the complete story, just click the
button.
ERGONOMIC SHAPING:
A major part of the design criteria of the Corbin saddle is its
ergonomic shape. This means the saddle's foam shape is designed
to emulate the curves of the human body. This provides more
square inches of body contact and helps eliminate hot spots.
This shaping also neutralizes the seating platform to help curb
sliding in the saddle, which reduces fatigue. In a nutshell:
more comfort for a longer ride!
Click the button at left for an animation that shows
how it works.
PATENTED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY:
Always an innovator, Mike Corbin invented Integrated Molding
technology, which is now the process by which all Corbin
saddles are made. This process allows extremely tight
tolerances and creates a chemical bond between the foam and
base material.
To see what this is all about, click the button for
more information.
GENUINE LEATHER:
We use leather in all panels of the seat that contact your body.
This provides a luxurious ride that breathes with your body.
Leather will also break in along with the foam shape to support
a personalized fit. Available in a wide range of textures and
styles to suit your taste.
For more information about leather seating,
click away.
Explore colors, materials and design options in our interactive
visual design tool. Experiment, share your creation or add the
finished design to your shopping cart.
Concerned about how a material will look? We will gladly send
samples at no charge. Visit our
materials page
and use the chatbot to place your request. Limitations apply.
Saddle Cream
Take good care of your new seat and it will take care of you!
Perfect for all your leather goods.
$25
Measurements:
Rider Seating: 12.5" wide x 13.5" long x 3" deep Passenger: 12" wide x 8" long
Saddle installs like stock with two bolts into stock locations on your chassis. Mounting hardware is included and preinstalled on saddle. Be sure to re-use your OEM spacers when installing the Corbin saddle.
Corbin saddles (with very few exceptions) include
Genuine Leather Seating
to provide a luxurious look and feel... don’t let anybody tell you
that vinyl is just as good! You wouldn’t buy vinyl boots, would you?
WARNING:
Heater elements (when available) should never be installed in
motorcycle seats that will be used by riders that cannot sense heat.
This could create a hazardous condition.
Testimonials:
My sister and I visited your plant on Thursday, and we had a wonderful time. We can see how much pride and satisfaction your employees take in their work and your company. My compliments to you and your entire team. -Jon F.
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General Contacts
California Factory:
Corbin Saddles
2360 Technology Parkway
Hollister, CA 95023
800-538-7035
Florida Showroom:
Corbin Saddles
1433 North US Highway 1
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
800-223-4332
PLEASE NOTE:
Corbin products are designed to fit very close to your bike for a clean look.
Due to this, other accessories or options can inhibit proper fit. As an example:
Tank Consoles (dashes), ignition modules, exhaust systems, sissy bars, etc.
If you have accessories installed on your bike, please let us know so we can
verify the fit for you.
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS: As a small token of our appreciation for your service to our country, we proudly offer a 10% discount to active military, veterans and first responders. Thank you for what you do! Be sure to notify us when the order is placed, we cannot change orders already in process. Call us at 800-538-7035 so our Reps can apply your discount.
CUSTOM COVERS: You are always welcome to choose from our wide variety of colors and material options for your saddle. We provide these options at no extra charge as long as we can use our existing cover patterns. Creating a new cover design requires specialized custom work and will result in additional charges.
SADDLE WARRANTY:
Basepan, foam and hardware of the Corbin saddle is warranted to the original
owner for life. Cover materials, Heaters and workmanship are warranted for
one year. Product will only be authorized to be shipped back for refining of
shape or to replace/rectify defective parts. In cases where the rework requires
a new cover, a recover charge will be applied. Cash or credit refunds are not
available. All goods being handled for customer service consideration must be
accompanied by a Corbin receipt and a Return Material Authorization number (RMA).
FIBERGLASS WARRANTY:
Structural integrity of Corbin fiberglass components are warranted to the
original owner for life. Finish and paint are warranted against manufacturing
defect for one year. Damage to product and / or painted surfaces from outside
forces or misuse is specifically not covered under warranty. Cash or credit
refunds are not available. All goods being handled for customer service
consideration must be accompanied by a Corbin receipt and a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number.
EXPORT SALES:
USA pricing shown. When products are shipped throughout the world, you will
see higher prices because of freight, customs, duty & applicable taxes.
Please consider these costs when purchasing Corbin products outside the USA.
If ordering direct from Corbin, we will compute freight charges and add them
to the order. BUYER will be responsible for customs, taxes, duty or other charges.