After an accident on my ZX12r which severely dented my confidence I did not take a pillion for the 7 years of ownership of my K1200S.
On getting the Trophy I resolved to fix that and gave a friend a pillion ride.
The resounding response was great comfort, great ride and lots of fun. The only word if caution was dismounting with panniers in place. Managed to catch the left hand one with his boot as getting off which left a big scuff in the paint! Grrrrrrr
Fortunately for him, it polished out!
LOl