Corbin Has New Aftermarket Saddle For Honda XR150L

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Welp, here’s one we didn’t see coming. Corbin has just launched a saddle for… (squints, pushes glasses up his nose, re-reads to make sure he’s got this right)… the Honda XR150L.

That’s right. Honda’s mini-dual sport, which has been for sale around the world at low cost in developing markets for many years, with recent arrival in the North American market, now has its own aftermarket seat solution, using the same premium materials and design ideas as the rest of its lineup. According to Corbin’s website:

This seat provides platforms that offer an increased area of body contact to give excellent weight dispersion and eliminate hot spots. Neutralized to curb the tendency to slide in the saddle which will greatly reduce fatigue. The shaping of the Corbin saddle relieves centralized pressure and supports from the sides.

We build the saddle up with our exclusive Comfort Cell foam for a firm, supportive ride that lasts. Shaped specifically to give a generous perch while allowing plenty of room to move around when riding the trails.

Neutralized seating creates a nice back support area for the rider. Notice how the step in the saddle gives both platforms a level posture and also creates three inches of lower back support up front. Even with the improved shaping, the Corbin’s Dual Saddle still provides a clean, flowing line on the bike.

Covered using genuine leather for a perch that breathes with your body. Leather will break in along with your foam for a luxurious ride. Just make sure you care for your saddle with a good conditioner like Corbin’s Saddle Cream.

Installs just like stock with brackets pre-mounted on the saddle so it’s ready to go right out of the box.

When Sophia rode the new XR150L for us last month, she didn’t mention any complaints about the stock seat. But as with any other new bike, some people are going to be just fine with the stock seat, others will hate it outright, and some riders will be fine with it for shorter times, but will want more comfort for longer rides. That’s where Corbin comes in.

Still, with a $2,971 MSRP in the US, a lot of riders are going to likely be taken aback at the idea of spending $492 for a seat. But hey, that’s what the free market is for, and it will be interesting to see if other aftermarket manufacturers crank out their own improvements for this new-to-the-west model.

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