Seat Modifications for Your BMW F450GS

The first few miles on the BMW F450GS feel easy and effortless. But at some point, a short ride after work turns into a longer tour, and a trip through the countryside becomes a full-day adventure. That's exactly when you realise how important a seat that suits your body and personal riding style really is. With the seat solutions from Hornig, you can tailor the seating comfort of your BMW F450GS to your individual needs.

 

When a Short Ride Suddenly Turns into a Full-Day Tour

The plan was to spend the afternoon riding along the winding roads outside the city. But the weather is perfect, the route is enjoyable, and suddenly the odometer shows far more miles than originally planned. If you regularly use your BMW F450GS for longer rides, a customised two-piece seat modification can provide a different foundation for more relaxed riding.

With this seat modification, factors such as firmness, contour and height can be adjusted to suit your personal requirements. A recessed centre section of the seating surface, known as a saddle hollow, is also possible. Depending on the desired seating position, the modification can retain the height of the original seat or raise it by up to 25 mm. This transforms the standard seat into a customised seating solution for your own BMW F450GS.

 

Chilly Weather? A Little Extra Warmth Is Always Welcome

The morning is cold, the roads are still quiet, and the BMW F450GS is already waiting outside. Especially on early spring rides or longer journeys in autumn, a warm seat can make a welcome difference. By retrofitting a seat heating system, the standard seat can be upgraded accordingly, provided that heated seating was not fitted at the factory.

The two-stage seat heating system operates at 15 or 30 watts and can be configured for the rider alone or for both the rider and passenger, depending on the version. This means that chilly temperatures do not have to signal the end of an enjoyable motorcycle tour. Hornig integrates the seat heating directly into the existing seat, providing a comfortable solution for colder days.

 

When Your Seat Has Already Covered Plenty of Miles

After many tours, the seat cover may eventually begin to show signs of wear. Perhaps it has become worn in one particular area, or maybe its appearance no longer matches the motorcycle. In this case, there is no need to replace the entire seat.

A new cover can also be fitted to the existing seat. As standard, Hornig uses non-slip black synthetic leather with black stitching. Other colours, types of synthetic leather and additional customised designs are also available on request. This is particularly interesting if the rider's seat has already been modified and the passenger seat is to be matched to it visually.

 

A Quick Solution for Your Next Long Ride

Sometimes, a major change to the seat is not immediately necessary. However, your next longer tour is already planned, and a little extra comfort would still be welcome. In such situations, the universal seat cushion is a practical option. It can be used flexibly and may improve seating comfort during longer rides.

Additional seating support can be particularly useful on extended day trips. Rather than having to cut a tour short after the first hundred kilometres, you can spend more time enjoying the ride itself. The universal seat cushion therefore complements the range of options from Hornig with a straightforward way to improve comfort on the BMW F450GS.

 

Your Seat Should Suit You – Not the Other Way Around

Whether it is a short ride after work, an extended weekend tour or a journey in low temperatures, seating requirements can vary considerably. That's why a seat modification for the BMW F450GS is about more than just changing the appearance. What matters is how the riding position feels, how long you can ride comfortably and what personal requirements you have for your seat.

With the two-piece seat modification, the retrofit seat heating system, a new cover and the universal seat cushion, Hornig offers various ways to tailor the seating area of your BMW F450GS to your individual riding needs. That way, your next tour can easily last a little longer – after all, you never know where the road might take you.