What Corbin does

Corbin Pacific Inc., founded in 1968 by Mike Corbin, is a privately held US manufacturer of hand-crafted custom motorcycle saddles and related accessories, operating from a factory and showroom in Hollister, California and a secondary showroom/warehouse in Ormond Beach, Florida, with international dealer reach. The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce site (corbin.com), which features a visual seat configurator and an embroidery designer, supplemented by two factory showrooms, a mobile Rally Rig that attends motorcycle events, and an international dealer network. Its catalog includes over 1,400 part numbers covering 25+ motorcycle brands (Harley-Davidson, Indian, BMW, Triumph, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and others) plus e-bikes, with 76 color and texture material options included at no additional charge and average per-seat pricing in the $383-$998 range. Accessories (backrests, gloveboxes, rear seat racks, heated/cooled Fire & Ice elements, undertail kits) attach to the core saddle ecosystem, creating a brand-locked product architecture.

The company's competitive position rests on proprietary manufacturing technology rather than scale: Mike Corbin personally holds more than 60 US patents, including Integrated Molding Technology, the FiberTech basepan, Comfort Cell foam, the patented Glovebox design (US Patent #D545,073), and most recently a permanent magnet motor patent commercialized through subsidiary Motoflux Inc. (founded 2019). Corbin has extended beyond core saddles into adjacent lines — the Indian FTR 1200 Undertail Kit, E-bike seats for Super 73 and other e-bike brands, themed furniture, and the Sparrow EV three-wheel microcar — and runs a notable R&D collaboration with Lightning Motorcycle on a 250 mph / 250-mile electric motorcycle bodywork program. The company remains founder-owned and controlled by Mike Corbin, with no disclosed institutional capital and revenue/financials not publicly reported.

Name

Corbin

Legal name

Corbin Pacific Inc.

Website

https://corbin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corbin Pacific Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned US manufacturer founded in 1968 that hand-crafts custom motorcycle saddles and accessories, selling direct to riders across 25+ motorcycle brands through corbin.com, two factory showrooms, and international dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Motorcycle Saddles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail (CRAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Custom motorcycle saddles
• Motorcycle accessories
• Heated motorcycle seats
• Motorcycle backrests
• Custom seat manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollister

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Motorcycle Saddles: Primary revenue stream from hand-crafted custom motorcycle seats. Products are built to order with extensive customization options. Over 1,400 part numbers covering multiple motorcycle brands and models.
2. Motorcycle Accessories: Accessories including backrests ($383), rear seat racks ($373), gloveboxes ($516), and heating elements. Sold as add-ons to saddles or standalone.
3. Specialty Products: E-bike seats, electric vehicle design services, and specialty furniture pieces (Corvette, Cobra, Viper themed barstools and furniture).
4. Electric Vehicle Design Services: R&D services for external companies including bodywork design for electric motorcycles (Lightning Motorcycle collaboration).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Corbin designs and hand-crafts custom motorcycle saddles in the USA using proprietary materials (Comfort Cell foam, FiberTech basepan) and patented manufacturing processes, offering more than 1,400 part numbers across 76 color and texture options. The company also sells related accessories such as backrests, the Corbin Glovebox, rear seat racks, Fire & Ice heated saddles, E-bike seats, and themed furniture, complemented by a Ride-in service at the Hollister factory and a visual online Seat Configurator.

Product overview

Corbin is a motorcycle saddle manufacturer offering hand-crafted seats made in the USA since 1968. The core product line includes motorcycle saddles with multiple variants such as Dual Touring, Rally, and Front/Rear seats in various heights (Low, Medium, High). The company provides a comprehensive accessory ecosystem including backrests (8 styles), Glovebox storage, Fire & Ice heated seats, and custom embroidery services. Corbin's proprietary technologies include Comfort Cell foam, FiberTech basepans, ergonomic shaping, and integrated molding. The product portfolio extends to E-Bike seats, themed furniture (barstools, classic car-styled couches), and the Sparrow EV. The company offers 76 color/texture options and over 1,400 part numbers across motorcycle, bicycle, and specialty vehicle applications. Online design tools include a Seat Configurator and Embroidery Designer for customer customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Motoflux: Patented permanent magnet motor technology developed by Mike Corbin, founded in 2019
• Sparrow EV
• Fibertech
• Comfort Cell
• Ovalbac
• Wizard's Cafe

Products and services

• Corbin Motorcycle Saddles Hand-crafted custom motorcycle seats built to order in the USA with proprietary Comfort Cell foam, FiberTech basepans, Integrated Molding, and genuine leather. Available across Low/Medium/High heights, heated variants, and 76+ color/texture options with custom embroidery.
• Corbin Backrests Removable backrest accessory with internal hardware, offered in eight styles including Standard Ovalbac, Gunfighter, Ovalbac Edge, Ovalbac Large, Ovalbac Tee, and Special Applications. Designed for Corbin saddles with angle adjustability to rider profile.
• Corbin Glovebox Bolt-on 4-liter locking storage accessory constructed of ABS plastic with stainless steel hardware. Attaches to Corbin backrest models to add secure, weather-resistant storage on the rear of the motorcycle.
• Corbin Rear Seat Rack Aluminum rear seat rack that extends the factory rear carrier capacity. Constructed of 3/16 inch aluminum with a Fibertech base and Comfort Cell foam bump pad, integrated with the HD key lock system.
• Fire & Ice Saddles Heated (and cooled) motorcycle seat offering with electric heating elements and separate front and rear controls, available across multiple Corbin fitments to add weather and comfort versatility.
• E-Bike Seats Custom seats for electric bicycles including Post Mount style seats, Super73 fitments, and stationary exercise bikes, applying Corbin's Comfort Cell and FiberTech technology to the e-bike segment.
• Corbin Furniture Specialty home furnishings including barstools and themed couches styled after classic vehicles such as 1951 Mercury, 1957 Chevy, 1957 Corvette, Cobra, and Viper, leveraging Corbin's upholstery expertise for lifestyle products.
• Indian FTR Undertail Kit Reinforced undertail kit for Indian FTR 1200 motorcycles with beefier construction, aluminum installation brackets, and clearance for the Indian saddlebag kit.

Quantifiable outcome

• More square inches of body contact means better weight distribution and reduced fatigue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable.

• Lightning MotorcyclenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorbin collaborated with Lightning Motorcycle on body design for the Lightning 250/2502 electric motorcycle project. Mike Corbin and design team (Vince Zavala, Fred Amezcua, Ignacio Zuniga, Sergio Hernandez) created all carbon-fiber bodywork. The project aims for 250 miles per charge range and 250 mph land speed record at Bonneville.
• Richard Hatfield (Lightning Motorcycle)notableOthersRichard Hatfield of Lightning Motorcycle broke Mike Corbin's 39-year electric motorcycle land speed record (165 mph with Quicksilver in 1970s). Despite this, the two maintain mutual respect and collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saddlemen: Saddlemen is a direct competitor in the motorcycle seat aftermarket, offering saddles, backrests, and luggage for major motorcycle brands. Highly comparable to Corbin on product category, target customer (motorcycle enthusiasts), and custom-seat positioning.
• Mustang Motorcycle Products: Mustang is one of the largest US makers of aftermarket motorcycle seats, with a broad catalog for touring, cruiser, and sport applications. Directly comparable to Corbin in product, customer base, and made-in-USA positioning.
• LePera Seats: LePera manufactures custom and aftermarket motorcycle seats for Harley-Davidson, Indian, and metric bikes. Competes with Corbin in the same custom-seat niche with comparable pricing and customization options.
• Danny Gray Seats: Danny Gray produces aftermarket motorcycle seats focused on power sports and V-twin applications. A direct peer in custom seat manufacturing for similar enthusiast customers.
• Roland Sands Design: Roland Sands Design produces aftermarket motorcycle seats, exhaust, and performance accessories targeting the cruiser and custom V-twin segment. Comparable on premium aftermarket positioning and custom build services.
• Ciro3d: Ciro3d designs and manufactures premium motorcycle accessories including luggage, lighting, and comfort items. Comparable to Corbin as a premium aftermarket accessories brand serving the cruiser and bagger segment.

Broad incumbents

• Kuryakyn: Kuryakyn is a large established aftermarket motorcycle accessories brand offering seats, luggage, lighting, and ergonomic upgrades. Broader portfolio than Corbin but overlaps on motorcycle comfort and accessory products for V-twin riders.
• National Cycle: National Cycle manufactures windshields, luggage, and accessories for motorcycles. A broader incumbent in the powersports aftermarket with overlapping customer base of touring and cruiser riders.

Regional players

• Super73: Super73 is an e-bike brand for which Corbin produces custom seats. They are a customer/partner rather than direct seat competitor, but represent the e-bike category Corbin is expanding into.

Emerging players

• Lightning Motorcycle: Lightning Motorcycle is an EV motorcycle manufacturer that partners with Corbin on carbon-fiber bodywork design. Adjacent in the EV motorcycle space and a relevant partner/peers signal for Corbin's EV aspirations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CorbinSaddles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@corbinseatsofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/CorbinSaddles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corbin-pacific-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/corbinseats

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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