Harley Hammock Touring Seat Online

Harley Hammock Touring Seat 52000294 – Spend the entire day in the saddle. The shallow bucket shape and wide seating surfaces of this Harley Hammock seat help to disperse weight and lessen pressure points. A cutting-edge fabric suspension system supports the rider’s weight beneath the two inches of conventional dual-density foam.
A sling-like suspension system that is integrated into the seat and functions as a hammock; two inches of suspension above the seat pan; an internal system that prevents “bottoming out”; a seam-sealed construction that keeps rain or wash water from penetrating the seat foam in key areas; an optional Rider Backrest for extra back support (separately available); a seat width of 16.0″ and a passenger pillion width of 11.25″

Origins & Launch

Around 2008–2009, Harley-Davidson introduced the Hammock seat as part of its Genuine Accessories line. Early part numbers include 52000003 (regular) and 52000003A, fitting 2009–13 Touring and Trike models

Engineering & Comfort Innovations

The seat’s signature feature—a sling-like fiber suspension beneath 2 ” of foam—creates a hammock effect that isolates riders from road impacts, improving comfort and endurance by approximately 30%

The passenger section utilizes a spring-board suspension plus two inches of foam for about a 15% comfort increase

Evolution: Heated & Climate-Control Versions

2010+ saw a heated variant (P/N 52000004), priced around $899.95, featuring dual-zone heat for rider and passenger Harley Hammock Touring Seat 52000294

In recent years, Harley released a heated + cooled Peltier version, offering climate control to both seating areas—capable of cooling by ~14 °C and heating quickly—ideal for varying climates

Modern Updates and Fitments

Modern iterations (part numbers like 52000290, 52000746) include weather-sealing and updated styling, available for 2018+ and select 2024+ models

Summary Timeline

In essence, the Hammock seat started as an OEM comfort upgrade and evolved with heating, climate control, and fitment upgrades for modern Tourers.