A motorcycle seat pad will make you sit slightly higher in your seat – but only slightly, as most pads are designed to add as little height as possible. Exactly how much extra height you get will depend on what type of pad you buy. Generally speaking, foam pads add more height than air or gel designs. As an example, the Airhawk pad at number one on our list should increase your height by a maximum of 1/2 inch, when at ideal inflation.