OK, I have the stock seat, a Corbin and recently picked up a Yamaha Gel comfort seat. The Corbin is hard, but comfortable. My only issue is that I am short and it keeps me off the tank, but that's where I need to be to be more. comfortable. I recently rode another FZ1 with the Yamaha comfort seat and I really liked it. So, when one came available for the right price, I bought it. I have to take a long ride with it, but I think the Yamaha seat is slightly better for me. Time will tell.