Forums > Parts, Accessories & Gear > is the hp sport more comfortable than other crotch rockets??

Ted said:

My new hpII megamoto is very comfortable with a highly upright riding position.  I know most sport bikes have a cramped one.  The liquid cooled bmw appears more comfortable than the others but I like the idea of the aircooled boxers.  Plus they weight alot less.  My megamoto is a little tall for me and I was just curious how the new hp sport compares in comfort to the other bikes for 2-4 hour rides. 

I'd say, that depends entirely on your rear-end!  

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Thomas - I like to keep it simple... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

It strikes me that different people (body shapes) will have different opinions about which bike is more comfortable than another. It seems to be an individual assessment.

For 4+ hour comfort it would be hard to beat an LT or G-wing. But if you are looking for lighter and sportier, you will likely need to sacrifice a little comfort to start with.

I ride an R1200RT. With the paniers off, I can pretend it is a sport bike; I have a pretty good imagination. And yet I'm also good for an all day ride because it is a comfortable bike -- for me.

I think there are some guys who ride their R1200S bikes for hours at a time (Daytona) and I hear those bikes are pretty sporty.

I've never been on an HPII, so I couldn't compare. But at the end of the day, it's really up to you.

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"There ain't no Devil, there's just God when he's drunk." -- T. Waits

As others point out, comfort is a very personal thing. Rear end, hip(s), knee(s), shoulder(s), wrist(s), hand(s), neck.... they are all potential hot spots for discomfort.

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Die Entropie des Motorraddes wird immer groesser. Most roaches are created unintentionally. IBA #27546

I can say the R1200S is about as comfortable as it gets when it comes to sport bikes. I have had the pleasure of racking up 1600 mile weekends on this bike and in comparison with my old K1200S, I would rather be on the R1200S.  

I have spent some seat time on a Ducati 1098R super motard and although the motard provides alot of fun when the road gets twisty, I would not want to be in the saddle for more than 4-5 hour stints on that bike although the power is out of this world. Great bike for the moutains or urban commuter but would still rather have the R1200S as a all around bike.