Custom-made Motorcycle Saddle: How It Works, from Quote to Delivery

Have it redone or create a custom motorcycle saddle remains unclear for many bikers: how much time should you allow? How to send your saddle? How much does it really cost? This guide details, step by step, how an order takes place. custom motorcycle saddle at Nox Custom, from the first contact until receipt of your saddle.

The 5 steps to obtain your tailor-made motorcycle saddle

Here are the 5 steps to follow, from the first contact to receiving your custom-made motorcycle saddle.

Step 1: consult our catalog of custom motorcycle saddles or request a personalized quote for your project

The first step is to consult our catalog of custom motorcycle saddles to see if the desired saddle model for your motorcycle has already been made. If so, you can directly personalize your motorcycle saddle via our 3D configurator : materials, colors and options online.

If your model does not yet appear in the catalog, it is a 100% tailor-made project: you can then request a quote for motorcycle upholstery specifying everything (photos of your motorcycle, detailed description of the project). The more complete your request, the faster the response.

In both cases, it is this step which determines the exact price of your custom-made motorcycle seat and its manufacturing time.

Step 2: validation of your tailor-made upholstery project by Nox Custom experts

Once the quote is validated, you obtain a place on our motorcycle saddle production schedule. Count on average 1 to 4 weeks wait before the start of manufacturing — this is the fastest turnaround time in Europe for this type of service. Nox Custom will then contact you to set:

• your pick-up date
• your optimal shipping date.

Step 3: sending your motorcycle saddle to our motorcycle saddlery workshop in France

You send your saddle the week before your appointment planned in the schedule (you can also send it earlier if you do not need it in the meantime). Nox Custom offers round-trip shipping costs at the same price, which simplifies this step, which is often perceived as a hindrance.

Step 4: manufacturing your custom motorcycle saddle

This is the heart of the job: the filling and finishing of your custom motorcycle saddle are made in a workshop in France. The immobilization time depends on the type of request:

• Model already present on the configurator or catalog: approximately 5 working days.
• 100% tailor-made project (model not referenced): between 10 and 15 working days.

It is also at this stage that the options chosen in the quote are integrated (see materials and options below).

Step 5: shipping and receiving your new custom motorcycle saddle

Once manufacturing is complete, your custom-made saddle is returned to the address indicated. Payment can be made in 1, 3 or 4 installments free of charge, and several payment methods are accepted (CB, Apple Pay, Klarna, Scalapay, etc.).

How much does a custom motorcycle saddle cost?

The prices below give a real order of magnitude, by type of saddle:

The choice of materials and colors is included in this base price. Some options have an additional cost: comfort memory foam, multi-zone ergonomic comfort, embroidery, lowering/raising, backsplash, etc.

What materials and options should you choose for your custom motorcycle saddle?

Leather, imitation or microfiber such as Alcantara for the covering, memory foam for interior comfort: the choice of materials influences both the style, comfort and budget of your custom motorcycle saddle. To make the right choice according to your use (road, sports, long distance), our guide to materials and options details each possibility.

In terms of options, several choices allow you to go further: comfort memory foam, multi-zone ergonomic comfort, embroidery (original or personalized logo), lowering or raising the seat, and much more. 

Why choose a custom motorcycle saddle rather than a standard saddle?

An original saddle is designed to adapt to the greatest number of people - therefore to no one in particular. A custom motorcycle saddle On the contrary, it depends on your body shape, your usage and your aesthetic preferences.

It is also the only way to treat the comfort of the pilot and that of the passenger separately, as explained in our article on rider and passenger seat padding.

You can view the result even before ordering thanks to the 3D motorcycle saddle configurator.

What to remember

• The process follows 5 steps: quote → validation/scheduling → sending the saddle → manufacturing → shipping.
• Allow on average 1 to 4 weeks of waiting before delivery, then 5 days (referenced model) to 15 working days (100% tailor-made) of manufacturing.
• The base price starts from €299.99 depending on the type of saddle, materials and colors included.
• Round-trip shipping costs are the same price, and payment is possible in several installments free of charge.

FAQ — Price, manufacturing and delivery times for a Nox Custom custom motorcycle saddle

Before placing an order, here are the answers to the most asked questions about the price, manufacturing and delivery times of a custom-made motorcycle saddle from Nox Custom.

How long does it take to receive your custom-made motorcycle saddle?

On average, allow 1 to 4 weeks of waiting before support, then 5 working days if your model is already referenced, or 10 to 15 working days for a 100% tailor-made project.

Should you send your complete saddle for a custom motorcycle saddle request?

Yes, you send your complete saddle the week before your planning appointment; Nox Custom reworks the filling on this basis.

Can you pay for a custom-made motorcycle saddle in several installments?

Yes, payment in 1, 3 or 4 installments free of charge is offered, via several payment methods including Scalapay.

Does the price of a custom motorcycle seat include the choice of materials and colors?

Yes, the basic price indicated already includes the choice of all materials and colors; only specific options (comfort foam, embroidery, etc.) are charged extra.