Comparison for Passenger

[MeanStreaker]

I've been going back and forth between the ST and FJR. What got me looking at the ST first is all of the magazine reviews that say passenger accommodations are better on the Honda. We're looking for something more comfortable for long trips, so this is definitely of interest.

But.... how different is it for the passenger between the two? Anyone have some opinions from their passenger?

Thanks.

[nm6r]

I can't speak for the FJR, but we always ride 2-up and now have over 82k miles on our 2004 ST. My wife had no problem with long days on the stock seat. I could do 400 miles on the stock seat but 500 and I almost couldn't walk. 900 miles is no problem for me with a Sargent seat and my wife noticed an improvement as well.

BTW, I didn't have the option of having Spencer modify my stock seat back then.

Ray

[EASt]

Burger? Are you listening?

Burger (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/member.php?u=3476) has owned both ST and FJR and I believe he uses the two-up option now and then.

[bcst1300]

I have ridden on the back of both and prefer the ST over the FJR. More room on the back of the Honda and better peg placement for me at 5'10". According to my wife the sargent seat on our ST is all day comfortable.

[patiodadio]

My wife likes the ST best....my friend has an FJR with the Yammy Top Case ..... our ST has the Honda Top Case..... Wife says she likes the comfort of the ST better. That's one reason we got the ST.

[Burger]

Burger? Are you listening?

Burger (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/member.php?u=3476) has owned both ST and FJR and I believe he uses the two-up option now and then.

Aye aye... you caught me just before the missuse and I leave for a weeks European touring on the FJR. Of course I'm not qualified to make any judgement on passenger comfort, but Meike is. Here's what she said...

She always thought the ST was extremely comfortable, especially with the top box fitted for that extra level of security. She can't honestly tell any difference between the ST and FJR however as neither give her any aches or pains. So, forced to choose, she said she'd go for the FJR on the basis of it's anti slip top seat facing. Apparently this puts much less strain on your arms and legs when the top box isn't fitted.

As the rider I can vouch for that as I rarely feel her slide forward even under heavy braking.

As for more the more leg room comments, she said she can't tell any difference but this might be because Yamaha set the passenger pegs lower and further forward on the 2008 FJR.

Hope that helps.