So.. I have just fitted a CRC fairings race seat unit, the one with its own dedicated foam seat pad to my 848 track bike. It’s about 30mm higher at the front and rear of seat pad compared to the standard seat. I know it’s down to personal preference and bike set up, but can anyone share any experience of both seats on track for a fairly short(5ft 8), 75kg, balding git like me wobbling around in the fast group? I suppose the answer to my question would be to take both to track and try them, but I’m just curious.
Had CRC unit on my gixer track bike. Binned it for a Pascal Plast unit that utilised the standard seat. For me the latter was much better. Not the height, just the way the bike felt. Perched up on it rather than plugged into it. Doesn’t help I’m even shorter than you but that did not influence my opinion. It was about feel on the move.
Unlike most sports bikes the Ducati for my body shape anyway doesn't really lend itself to hanging off massively (mainly a problem with the shape of the tank for me at least) so you might find you don't need to hang off in the same way as you might on other regular bikes. 100% just try a few set ups and see what works for you
This, https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/ducati-performance-super-pole-seat-for-1098r-et-al.96086/, is the OE Ducati DP seat which is about 25mm taller than standard which is common for ‘race’ seats. IME with CRC stuff, it’s not easily adjustable and the DP seat is (slightly) more comfortable. Andy
Hi Andy. I did have a SP seat and regrettably sold it! I remember it being about 20mm taller at the front, and a bit firmer and grippier. Do you still have one for sale? Bike is nearly done, just waiting on a rear sprocket to fit the chain. Your fork internals are in and looking lovely.
