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As far as comfort goes is the single saddle any worse off than the bench seat?

I'm 6", 192lb, its for a VLB, and almost all my trips are under 50 miles if that helps.

I just like the look of the saddle over my bench seat that's all. Thanks
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In my experience a stock, old-style, metal-framed, with springs, bench seat is the most comfortable.

I like the saddle seat on my VBA, it's pretty comfortable, but it forces me to sit forward and more upright.

The bench allows me more range of position, which may be advantageous for anyone with long legs.
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Monit -

I am 6' tall also. For me, saddle seats on a Vespa put me too far forward making my knees almost hit the legshield. I find the bench seats more comfortable as I can sit in the middle of the seat, further back than a saddle which only allows your butt to be in one position.
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The most comfortable seat you'll ever get for a Vespa is a Rally 200 seat . . .
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I've never used a single but I like the bench 'cause I can sit forward or further back depending what I feel like. Personally I've never liked the look of single saddles.
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Easy enough to have both and swap out depending on what mood your ass is in. To me the bench looks better and puts you in a better riding position and is more comfortable.
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I have an old sprung bench seat in my t5. Just doesn't get more comfortable.
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I'm thinking the same as everyone else here. The bench stays. Thanks

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