[QUOTE=Austin;181168]I had a Ten on hire for 6 weeks and 5000 miles on a trip earlier this year. I agree with Phil's (Wide's) findings mostly super uncomfortable but for no reason suddenly feeling fine. Mostly it was very uncomfortable though and there were times when I really didn't want to get on it. I even sat on jumpers to try and improve it. In comparison my wife was on a 660r and was always comfortable. I think the Ten's seat is an awful shape, too narrow and locking you in a single position in its "bucket". I would have thought an airhawk would make things worse as it would narrow the bucket without completely filling it. I dont know what the solution as without making the seat height insane.

Hiya, where did you rent the bike from??? In the UK or maybe you were on holiday??? Thanks Simon

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....