A motorcycle having a frame and a seat mounting stud extending upwardly from a
seat support of the frame. A seat assembly includes a seat pan having a forward
mounting tab that is coupled to the frame adjacent a fuel tank, a rearward mounting
tab extending rearwardly from the seat pan and coupled to a rear fender, and a
mounting aperture positioned between the forward and rearward mounting tabs. The
mounting stud is received within the mounting aperture and cooperates with the
forward and rearward mounting tabs to couple the seat assembly to the frame. A
method for installing the seat assembly is also provided.