The seat dispute
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I don't find having the separate seats uncomfortable at all. Never rode one with the banana though so I need to point out that I have nothing to compare to. Longest ride I have been on though was about 110 miles at once, but I don't think it would make too much difference. Just my opinion
#3
I have rode both.. The banana is more comfortable if you are going long distances all at once. I have taken 600 mile trips on both in a weekend and the end result is my a$$ and back hurt either way. I want to say the Banana was comfortable for a little longer but after a certain period they are all the same.
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My 2000 F4 had the banana seat before I did the split-seat conversion. So, I've got tons of miles on both setups. For my purposes & preferences, I like the split seat better. For twisties, I just like being able to get off the bike better w/ the split-seat. Comfort wasn't an issue for me. Then again, I also ride an RC51 & have no issues w/ that seat either. ;-)
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