Corbin's front saddle is a complete ground-up build to replace your stock BMW front seat. We start with a rigid Fibertech basepan that is designed to provide a more precise fit to the RT's bodywork and has the strength to support the carefully designed ergonomics of the Corbin saddle. Our patented manufacturing process provides a mechanical and chemical bond between the foam and baseplate to assure a long term supportive shape. Other process' allow the foam to shift or move on the base which causes the seat to lose support or create hot spots.
Corbin's saddle keeps the seat height adjustment to allow for riders of varying stature. Using brackets pre-installed, the seat integrates with your BMW system so height adjustment is quick and simple. In order to make our front saddle work with the stock rear, this model does not have backrest hardware built inside. However, we are currently designing a passenger seat that will hold a backrest for the operator's position. Likewise, this seat model will also work with a Smuggler trunk that installs in place of a passenger seat for convenient storage and a nice solo look.
Corbin uses a unique design principal called Ergonomic Shaping. This means the saddle is shaped like the human body to create more square inches of body contact and better weight distribution. This will eliminate hot spots and provide more support over your entire rear end. When combined with our exclusive Comfort Cell® foam, you'll find a firm supportive ride that allows you to spend all day in the saddle and rack up the miles. Near the front of the seat you can see how it was shaped to allow for good ground reach at stop signs.
Our blend of unique materials and craftsmanship provides a component that flows with the bike and looks as good as it works... Corbin delivers maximum value with designer quality appearance! Seat shaping provides a nice flowing look on the bike that matches the BMW styling. On top we've designed a cover pattern in genuine leather for a luxurious ride that looks great. Our neutralized seating platform helps to curb the tendency to slide in the saddle which will help eliminate fatigue over the long haul.
There's nothing quite like heated seating for those chilly morning rides to raise your core body temperature. We incorporate a heater unit under the leather seating and a switch on the left side of the saddle (so you can turn it on without taking your hand off the throttle). Just flip the switch and the seat will warm up and maintain temperature automatically. Comes completely preinstalled in the saddle and you only need integrate the included pigtail to your BMW wiring.
Virtually all Corbin saddles include genuine leather seating for a luxurious ride that breathes with your body. Likewise, leather seating will break in along with the foam shape to provide a personalized fit to your body over time. In the side panels we use a vinyl material to support the foam shape and keep the saddle taught and nice looking for years to come. The model shown here uses our standard black leather seating with Asphalt vinyl sides, silver carbon-fiber welt and tasteful stitch pattern. Naturally the choice of cover materials is yours to make at no extra charge.
Carefully designed ergonomics, high density Comfort Cell foam, genuine leather seating and a host of custom options all included... Corbin offers the highest possible quality in a motorcycle saddle at a reasonable price. Also, since it's a complete saddle from the basepan up, you can keep your stock BMW seat intact in case you ever decide to trade-in your bike. This also means you won't be without your bike while your seat is being built. Besides, OEM parts always make nice garage jewelry don't they?!
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.
CORBIN BACKREST SYSTEM:
The first and most versatile removable backrest system available
for motorcycles! Corbin's backrests provide added vertical back
support and long-range comfort. Supported by internal hardware
for a very clean look, the backrests adjust to the rider's profile
for a tailored fit and install or remove easily as desired.
A very popular option! Click the button for
additional information...
ELECTRIC HEAT:
As an option, we can include electric heat in this saddle!
This option provides a true bit of luxury for when the
temperature starts to drop. Installation is simple, with the
major components pre-built into the saddle. Just wire in the
included pigtail and you're ready to roll.
Click the button at left for
complete information...
Warning!
Heater elements should never be installed in motorcycle seats
used by riders who cannot sense heat.
MODULAR SEAT SYSTEM:
This component is part of Corbin's patented modular seat system
(US Patent #7,556,114). It is engineered to work in a variety of
configurations, providing maximum versatility on your motorcycle.
A typical modular seat system consists of a rider seat, passenger
seat, Smuggler trunk and Corbin backrest.
Click the button to see
how it all works.
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
Standard Ovalbac
Our most popular backrest is the perfect blend of form and function.
Nine inches of support.
$383.
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Standard Backrest
Similar to the Standard Ovalbac, but without the hole.
Available with chrome studs too.
$383.
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Ovalbac Edge
Edge Ovalbac designed to complement bikes with more angular lines.
Eight inches of support.
$383.
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Ovalbac Large
Like the Standard Ovalbac, but with more support.
10" H x 12.5" W contact area.
$383.
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Ovalbac Tee
Extra-large support cut away to provide clearance for the
passenger's legs. Thirteen inches tall.
$383.
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Ovalbac Gunfighter
The functionality of a backrest with the smallest appearance
possible. Provides eight inches of support.
$383.
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Gunfighter
Often used as a rider's backrest in Gunfighter seat models.
Provides eight inches of vertical back support.
$383.
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Corbin Glovebox
Glovebox bolts to your Standard model backrest
(#297-SB & #02-SB) to provide four liters of locking storage.
$518.
*Learn More*
Measurements:
Rider Seating: 16" wide x 15" long Approx seat height: 32" low position, 33" high position
Front saddle installs like stock with brackets premounted on the saddle. Corbin seat keeps the height adjustment feature of the oem unit and works with the stock rear seat, Corbin rear seat or Smuggler trunk.
If your bike was converted to use the one piece LOW seat available from BMW, then seat installation brackets were removed from the chassis. These will need to be reinstalled to work with the Corbin two piece seat system.
Now available with heater units that work directly on the BMW wiring system. Please note that when using Corbin saddle with OEM wired system, you will need to splice your stock seat electric plug onto the Corbin wiring.
When an RT is converted to use the BMW Low seat, there are brackets removed to allow for a lower seat base. Because of this our standard seats won't fit the Lowered model unless you get the proper brackets from your BMW dealer.
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:
Thanks for the prompt delivery. Wow, are these seats fantastic. They drip with quality and look absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to put them on my bikes and try them out. I ride more than 20,000 miles a year, so they'll get a good workout. -Curt M.
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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.
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.