Provides a little added back support compared to the stock seat. Much wider and little higher. Wife seems to like the passenger seat better too. The sissy bar I have on there looks too small now though because the rear seat is so much wider (wider is what I wanted though). It's a little softer than the original seat, but not as cushy as I was expecting it to be. Overall, I'm happy with it. It was quick and easy to install - and shipped as promised.