I've had my MT09 now for 8 months an have found the standard seat ok has I only do short journeys but boy does it look naff, an think it really spoils the look of the MT,,,, I know some guy has just had 1 of the French top sellerie seats at the tune of £300 notes but it looks awesome and more comfortable.The stock seat is ok, but i find that on a more "spirited" rides it kind of pushes me towards the tank to much.