Diablo seat review.

[AZ7000']

Not sure what magic Honda worked on the stock seat, can anyone explain something so universally disliked?

I can not explain the universal dislike . I haven’t had an issue.

 

[DJ427]

They make lots of CT125 aftermarket parts in Thailand

 

[SneakyDingo]

I've done a few "big" rides on the CT125 and I can absolutely see it being fine for shorter rides. Or maybe someone thinner and smaller than me, or standing up on the pegs a lot, or...

But... I'm gonna say I'm one of the haters of the stock seat. It was very unkind to me over longer rides beyond 4 hours. If I pay $200 for a more comfortable seat that gives me 20,000 mi of delightful riding, then at 1c per mile I think it's worth it. The Diablo seat fit the bill as well as I could hope for any seat to do the trick for me.

If the stock seat works, all the more power to you. You will forever have a ready supply of easily acquired seats from people like myself that pulled theirs off.

 

[Fun4me]

I've done a few "big" rides on the CT125 and I can absolutely see it being fine for shorter rides. Or maybe someone thinner and smaller than me, or standing up on the pegs a lot, or...

But... I'm gonna say I'm one of the haters of the stock seat. It was very unkind to me over longer rides beyond 4 hours. If I pay $200 for a more comfortable seat that gives me 20,000 mi of delightful riding, then at 1c per mile I think it's worth it. The Diablo seat fit the bill as well as I could hope for any seat to do the trick for me.

If the stock seat works, all the more power to you. You will forever have a ready supply of easily acquired seats from people like myself that pulled theirs off.

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

 

[darth]

I like mine as well. It's definitely harder, wouldn't mind something being slightly softer, but oh so much more comfortable. Combined with the suspension upgrade, I rail through everything with confidence yet also roll long distance with comfort. It is slightly lower too; being a tall guy, I wish it was slightly higher, but I'll take it for sure.

Something I noticed afterwards is that the seat sits much closer to that grab rail on the rear rack; if I'm wearing gloves, I can't grab that railing anymore. I can only do it with my bare hand, definitely not with gloves on. This is slightly inconvenient as I usually grab the bike and will lift it up to move it around using that hook (probably not supposed to do that). It's a small price to pay to have to do this gloves off, vs. the original seat which the justice department has ruled is a constitutional violation under the 8th Amendment for reasons of cruel and unusual ass punishment.

I've been reading a lot about how lousy the seats are. I don't have any issues yet, but I've been on mopeds the last five years so this new ride is a step up for sure.

 

[Msfitoy]

I'm tired of the 2 hour ride limit with the stock seat...butt killing me...how far am I from home? Can't wait for my Diablo V2 to get here...

 

[Msfitoy]

I finally got rid of that torture device called a seat on my LRD. Ordered the Diablo seat on Ebay from z-speedshop for $141.55 and exactly seven days later it was delivered by DHL. The overall dimensions are not that much different. Stock seat is 15 1/2' long, 12 1/2" wide, and 4 3/4" high. The Diablo seat is 15 3/4" long, 12 3/4" wide, and 4 1/4" high. However, that 1/2" height difference and the overall shape of the seat make a big difference. Hopefully the side-by-side photos of the two seats reveal why the seat feels so much better. I had to search to find the version with the diamonds going the full length of the seat, but I really like the look on the bike.

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1/2" difference?! Looks like lot more...very handsome seat too...

 

[Fun4me]

1/2" difference?! Looks like lot more...very handsome seat too...

I thought the same thing. The measurements don't tell the whole story. That's why I included the front-to-front, back-to-back, and side-by-side photos in the previous post. While the added comfort is definitely worth the price, I really like the look as well. Before the seat swap, I was almost constantly changing positions or riding the pegs trying to get comfortable after an hour in the saddle. The best thing I can say about the Diablo seat after six weeks of use is I never even think about it even after hours of riding.

 

[Msfitoy]

I thought the same thing. The measurements don't tell the whole story. That's why I included the front-to-front, back-to-back, and side-by-side photos in the previous post. While the added comfort is definitely worth the price, I really like the look as well. Before the seat swap, I was almost constantly changing positions or riding the pegs trying to get comfortable after an hour in the saddle. The best thing I can say about the Diablo seat after six weeks of use is I never even think about it even after hours of riding.

Good to hear about the improved comfort...like I mentioned, 2 hour riding limit means I can only go an hour out before turning around...my Diablo just shipped...hope to have it by next week...

 

[Zoomy7]

I have my Diablo seat on order and can’t wait. Of all the Honda bikes I have owned not one has had a comfortable stock seat but then I also suffer from that affliction of “noassatall” so maybe it’s not Honda’s fault.

 

[Fun4me]

I have my Diablo seat on order and can’t wait. Of all the Honda bikes I have owned not one has had a comfortable stock seat but then I also suffer from that affliction of “noassatall” so maybe it’s not Honda’s fault.

I think you'll be glad about your purchase and your a$$ will thank you. Of all the do-dads I've put on my little beast over the last almost two years, the Diablo seat has been my best investment. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

 

[Msfitoy]

I really like mine...it sits a little lower and firmer...also seems to be lighter...sure looks great when not cover by my butt...

 

[Cpd419]

I noticed some of the seats are stitched different but same Diablo brand. Any difference in the comfort?

 

[m in sc]

i think its just the cover design, 99% sure they are all 'built' the same. Mines been great, actually rode the trail quite a bit yesterday.

 

[Zoomy7]

Well I got my Diablo seat today, 6 days since ordering from Thailand !!
Literally 3 minutes to install and the difference is night and day. Looks fantastic too.

 

[Bullwinkle]

Has anybody tried the K-Speed Diablo Super Slim seat yet? I would like to hear a review of this one also.

 

[Cpd419]

Looks to be the same

 

[Bullwinkle]

If you look at the top right you see a photo of the stock seat.
The image at the bottom right is the Super Slim design. Much shorter than the basic Diablo seat.
Anyone have one on their bike?

 

[DJ427]

I like my diablo seat, I'm a grumpy old man with no butt, so it matters! LOL

 

[Cpd419]

I ordered one today. I got the one with a little bigger pattern but a Diablo still. Looks the same except the stitch spacing. Slow boat from Thailand.