Motorcycle Seat Pads & Pillions

Motorcycle Pillion Pads & Seat Pads

A pillion pad turns a solo motorcycle seat into a two-up ride, giving a passenger somewhere to sit without swapping the entire seat. Most of these pads mount as a separate piece behind the rider's seat, which is why chopper and bobber builds running a solo seat often add one rather than starting with a full bench seat.

Styles and Upholstery Patterns

This collection covers several classic upholstery styles, including smooth, tuck-n-roll, horizontal pleat, and diamond-stitched patterns. Bates-style pads come in smooth and tuck-n-roll finishes, in black, white, and black-and-white combinations. A two-piece seat option is also available for rigid frame builds that want a matched rider and passenger seat rather than a separate add-on pad, along with a high rear scorpion-style pad for a different profile.

Fitment

One pad in this collection is built specifically for 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail models running a Bare Bones solo seat, and pairs with the same solo seat pivot hardware. Most of the other pads are universal-mount styles designed to bolt onto an existing seat pan using seat hardware rather than a specific year and model, so check the product listing to confirm how each pad mounts to your particular seat setup before ordering.

Comfort and Riding Position

A pillion pad's shape and padding thickness affect passenger comfort as much as looks do. Many riders pair a pillion pad with a sissy bar for a passenger backrest, especially on a smaller pad that offers less to hold onto than a full bench seat.