Does the new split seat design on the Pulsar P150 really increase comfort and practicality?
One of the major changes that Bajaj did to the Pulsar P150 was to introduce a split seat design, instead of the single seat design we used to see in its predecessor. Riders have discussed this design change as it may affect comfort, especially for long rides and pillion passengers. There are those who claim that the split seat offers better support and less fatigue, while others say that the lack of seating positions and being less comfortable for the pillion. This design is also in debate as to how it impacts the aesthetics of the bike and how it matches the Pulsar’s sporty image. Another point of contention is the practicality aspect, like ease of cleaning and maintenance.
I’ve put about 5000 km on the P150, and I gotta say, split seat makes all the difference in long rides. I don't get that numb feeling after hours on the road, and it gives better lower back support. Also, my girlfriend reports the pillion seat is a lot more comfortable than our old bike.
I honestly don't like the split seat. The old single piece seat is more practical but it looks cool. In every way, it didn’t solve the two main problems: There wasn’t a way to stretch and, further, it was impossible to slide off a few inches for a sample. Also, it was a pain to clean all of the nooks and crannies. I miss the old design’s versatility.
I ride with a pillion quite a lot, and to me the split seat is a mixed bag. It's great for short trips, since my partner feels more secure. However, in longer rides, they complain they don’t have enough space to shift around. This is a trade off between security and comfort.
In my opinion, the split seat design is more about style than it is about substance. It may look sportier, but I honestly don’t see much of a difference in comfort. Whatever, it gives the bike a smaller look to me, which I am not too taken with.
I was skeptical at first, but after a while I like the split seat design of it. Forcing you to sit more upright when in the saddle actually helps reduce fatigue on long trips. However, it took me some time to get used to it, at the moment I even prefer it over the old way.
Mechanically, the split seat design is actually very smart. Accessing the battery and other components under the seat is easier. You can also replace a single part of the seat, not the whole thing, and secondly, plus, if a single part of the seat gets damaged, you can just replace that single part.
The split seat is a step in the right direction, but it's not perfect. The pillion seat is not so good but the rider's portion is great. Perhaps Bajaj might well provide an additional extension pillion seat as a package where two up comfort takes precedence.
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