Le Pera Seats

About Le Pera: Over 50 Years of Custom Harley-Davidson Seats

Founded in 1972 in North Hollywood, California, by Bob LePera, who honed his leatherworking skills as a teenager in the family workshop, Le Pera began producing custom motorcycle seats after experience in the hot-rod and drag-racing scene. Bob's early talents landed him alongside Tony Nancy, the world-famous drag racer and upholsterer of the 1960s and '70s who specialized in dragsters, show and exotic cars. It was that foundation in craftsmanship — where every stitch and seam had to meet show-car standards — that would define the Le Pera philosophy for decades to come.

As the '70s approached and the chopper scene exploded, Bob began doing more and more custom motorcycle seats and realized that motorcycles were his true passion. In 1972, he launched his own company dedicated to making the highest quality motorcycle seats — and LePera Enterprises was born. LePera has since grown into one of the most respected names in the industry for over 45 years. The family legacy continues today, with Bob Jr. as head seat designer and his daughter Christine managing the sales force, dealer, and distributor network.

What Makes Le Pera Seats Stand Out

Specializing exclusively in Harley-Davidson seats, Le Pera has perfected the relationship between seat and motorcycle, creating a defining balance between form and function. Le Pera seats are distinguished by high-quality steel bases, dense "Marathon" foam padding, and carefully crafted leather or Naugahyde covers. LePera continues to exclusively use steel for all seat bases, with all brackets securely welded or bolted with weld nuts — a construction method that provides the cleanest, tightest-fitting base plate for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

All Le Pera seats are built on a powder-coated steel base plate, edged with a metal-reinforced vinyl protectant, and carpeted on the bottom to protect your fender. When it comes to the finished surface, each seat is precision-crafted with quality leather, vinyl, and advanced stitching techniques like Double Diamond, Pleated, and Basketweave patterns.

An Iconic Lineup Across Every Harley Platform

Le Pera's catalog covers virtually every major Harley-Davidson platform. Their product lineup includes solo seats, 2-up seats, sissy bar pads, and pillion pads, crafted for touring bikes, cruisers, and sport models — with iconic designs such as the Maverick, Tailwhip, Kickflip, Bare Bones, Outcast GT, and Villain combining ergonomic design with premium materials for both rider and passenger comfort on long rides.

Whether you ride a Softail, Dyna, Sportster, or Touring model, explore the full range of Le Pera Seats — the cornerstone of the brand's catalog. For riders looking to fine-tune fit and feel, Le Pera also offers Seat Adjustment Handles and matching Seat Cover Sets to complete the custom look and ensure a precise, personalized setup on any Harley build.