Table of contents

• Purchase advice 14 motorcycle soft luggage bags Soft luggage as an alternative
• We do not recommend spontaneous purchases
• Soft luggage has its advantages
• Bagster Cruise
• Buse saddlebag
• Dane Anholt
• Givi WP405
• Enduristan Monsoon 2
• Giant Loop Great Basin
• Hein Gericke Street Line
• Hero Arvo
• Modeka Regular
• Ortlieb Moto Speedbags
• Polo Drive
• Saddlemen XL Sport Saddlebags
• Shad Zulupack SW42
• Vanucci Sportivo Touring VST02
• Baggage selection
• MOTORCYCLE conclusion

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For this comparison of panniers, MOTORRAD has put together representative equipment for a weekend tour.

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Smart in the hotel lobby: Buse bags with a suitcase function. However, the construction is a bit shaky when fully loaded.

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The Vanucci scope of delivery includes waterproof inner bags. They offer good protection, but are difficult to pack.

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The ultra-compact and sufficiently stiff bags from Saddlemen fit almost every motorcycle. But: They hardly hold luggage.

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Sufficiently large outer pockets like the Shad Zulupack are practical. Replacement gloves, for example, are quickly at hand.

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Good snap fastener protection against unplanned opening of the zippers due to the wind at high speeds at Polo Drive.

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Slim line: The Hein Gericke bags harmonize with many machines. Expandable in width, they offer good storage space.

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Waterproof tarpaulin and an efficient roll closure: Enduristan’s soft luggage is well equipped for any weather.

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If you don’t get the hang of it – with Giant Loop the zipper gets stuck due to extreme bulging due to the design.

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The soft, waterproof Givi bags hold a lot of luggage, but the simple handles cut into the hand when they are heavy.

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Sophisticated system at Held: solid carrying handle and effective, easy-to-use storage space expansion with a zip.

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No fear of contact with Ortlieb: Foamed, solid material on the inside gives the soft bags a good fit.

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Class luggage system. The not exactly cheap, but well thought out
Vanucci VST02 from Louis impress with their high stability, plenty of storage space and good equipment.

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Made clean and waterproof: Shads Zulu packs to throw on, which are ideally suited to motorcycles with a wider rear. There is good value for the money.

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The slim Saddlemen XL Sport Saddlebags are quick to install on many machines, but are more like make-up cases. They are more suitable for excursions than for larger tours.

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The Bagster Cruise offer a lot of storage space and, above all, a sophisticated system with high variability. Go well with sports touring machines, fully suitable for vacation.

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Buse’s huge saddlebags with wheels and an integrated telescopic rod to pull behind are most likely to win over die-hard hotel tourists. Quality: rather mediocre.

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The flat and solid Dane Anholt can be used in a variety of ways and apparently harmonize well with older sports tourers and all-rounders à la Suzuki Bandit.

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In terms of volume, the Givi WP405 compete with suitcases. A good choice for enduro bikes with an already installed carrier system in order to be able to fix the soft luggage better.

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The Enduristan Monsoon 2 like to make friends with off-road machines and are designed for the rough. High material quality and good workmanship speak for it.

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Goes well with different motorcycles and offers a lot of space. But: Packing and unpacking quickly becomes a fiddly act with the Giant Loop because of the one-compartment strategy.

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Cleanly processed, inexpensive – great! A good compromise between a compact design and easy-to-use storage space. Depending on the motorcycle, however, a drive-through width of up to one meter (MOTORRAD purchase tip).

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The compact and neatly crafted Held Arvo is a great way to go on a short tour with an overnight stay, as there is enough storage space for it. The price is fair.

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The cheapest saddlebags in this comparison. However, the Modeka Regular also look the cheapest. External dimensions and packing volume are well coordinated.

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Waterproof construction, enough storage space, clever features. Suitable for many types of machines – the very practical Ortlieb Speedbags are worth their high price.

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Small, compact and solid. The handy and attractively priced Polo Drive Veneto suits many motorcycles, but only offers space for a few items. Good for day trips.

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Modeka has overcoats on its pocket. The nylon hoods are difficult to attach and offer moderate rain protection.

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Purchase advice 14 motorcycle soft luggage bags

Purchase advice 14 motorcycle soft luggage bags
Soft luggage as an alternative

If you believe the catalog texts, unlike model-specific luggage systems, universal soft luggage can simply be thrown over, lashed, and off you go on a long tour. The practice looks different, because the special pockets do not harmonize well with many current machine types. If luggage and motorcycle fit together and nothing wobbles or slips, nothing stands in the way of a partnership. Then soft luggage is a good alternative.

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07/03/2014

On paper it says: “Saddlebags that can be easily attached to the bike (…) optimally designed for the touring sport and naked bikes of the current generation.” But think about it. Unfortunately, what the advertising text promises looks different in reality. Are the Yamaha MT-07 and MT-09, Honda CB 650 F and Fireblade born in 2010 or a 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure just exceptional motorcycles that are so strangely shaped that the advertised universal pannier is simply not tight and secure? is lashed? Hardly likely. In the comparison of 14 panniers presented here, problems frequently occurred when attaching the supposedly universal luggage systems.

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There were around 25 different types of motorcycles in the motorbike fleet, from the cutting-edge MT-07 to the oldie water buffalo. But only very few machines could be equipped with one of the soft luggage systems by simply throwing them over and lashing them down without stress. Above all, sporty machines with a steeply rising, narrow rear end are not very “receptive” when they are to be paired with panniers. The luggage system itself can hardly be scolded for it, just because radically styled machines such as an MV Agusta Rivale can lash at most a pack of speeds.

We do not recommend spontaneous purchases

But it is annoying for the buyer when he is misled. Statements made by vendors, dealers and sellers when researching this article are indicative. “Yeah, no, well, uh”, someone rightly stutters, “universal actually just means that the bags should fit individual motorcycles.” You have to look carefully to see whether the system also fits your own machine . Another explains: “No, we don’t have a list of motorcycles that our bags will fit on. But customers who absolutely want our bags often make great individual mounts for their motorcycle! “

Well, if you take the term “universal” according to Duden, it means “comprehensive, wide-ranging”. Do you mean extra-meter-long straps to secure the bags so that they don’t get tangled up in the bike at high speed on the motorway? Supplier Louis (from whose catalog text was quoted) at least has special spacers in its range. For example also for the MT-07? Nothing, so smeared. Universal in connection with soft luggage means nothing more than “not model-specific”. And for prospective buyers, it means that they should make their way to the retailer with the machine and the most important pieces of luggage – because without a test pack and trip, you absolutely have to advise against making an impulse purchase.

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Soft luggage has its advantages

However, if the system is compatible with the motorcycle, soft luggage offers advantages. For example, a lower risk of injury in the event of a fall – the reason why endurance travelers like to combine pannier racks with soft luggage. Then the price: good solutions can be found for less than 100 euros, individual cases are usually more expensive. Finally, weight and attachment. Large and heavy case systems are hardly recommended for sporty bikes and light mid-range machines. MOTORRAD is therefore introducing a wide variety of throw bags, which are definitely worth trying on.

Bagster Cruise

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Bagster Cruise.

Providers: Bagster, phone 02 12/2 33 88 67, www.bagster.com/de

Price: 121 euros

Materials: Polyester, PVC

Weight: 3300 g

Dimensions: 54 x 34 x 28 cm

Packing volume *: 25 l each (expandable to 39 l)

Plus: Very clever expansion option with all-round zip system; well equipped with shoulder straps and a rain cover attached to the interior; very good workmanship, reliable materials; Rubber blocks as a support; handles are covered with neoprene and are easy to carry; large outside compartments; understandable assembly instructions.

Minus: Rain cover with adjustable elastic band, but not well enough secured against loss for high speed; somewhat complicated and unwieldy handling when packing; build quite long, restrict legroom for the passenger on certain motorcycles; high dead weight.

Conclusion: The Bagster Cruise offer a lot of storage space and, above all, a sophisticated system with high variability. Go well with sports touring machines, fully suitable for vacation.

Buse saddlebag

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Buse saddle bag.

providers: Heino Buse MX, phone 02 41/1 26 90, www.buese.com

price: 119.95 euros

materials: Polyamide, polyester, PVC

Weight: 3270 g

Dimensions: 52 x 30 x 27 cm

Packing volume *: 21 l each (expandable to 31 l)

plus: Enormous amount of usable storage space: easily swallows a pack for a complete travel weekend with a change of clothes and sleeping bag; can be packed very user-friendly from above; very practical outside pockets; Processing neat; Effective storage space expansion system with a zip.

minus: Trolley function quite superfluous, since in practice there are rarely long journeys from the motorcycle to the accommodation, and also relatively unstable on bumpy ground; Carrying handles cut into; Zips of the simplest design, not very trustworthy; high dead weight.

Conclusion: Buse’s huge saddlebags with wheels and an integrated telescopic rod to pull behind are most likely to win over die-hard hotel tourists. Quality: rather mediocre.

Dane Anholt

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Dane Anholt.

providers: Motoport, phone 0 44 51/91 52 10, www.motoport.de

Price: 149 euros

Materials: polyamide

Weight: 2600kg

Dimensions: 44 x 26 x 30 cm

Packing volume *: 15 l each (expandable to 19.5 l)

Plus: Thickly padded handles sit comfortably in the hand; large, clearly visible reflectors increase passive safety; two different sized rain covers included in the scope of delivery per bag (suitable for storage space expansion); voluminous outer pockets hold many utensils, spacious inner compartment with zipper; offer enough storage space for a weekend trip.

Minus: The course of the main zipper is unfavorably designed with a bend so that the zipper is difficult to close when fully loaded; thin, fluttery rain covers offer only moderate weather protection.

Conclusion: The flat-shaped and solid Dane Anholt can be used in a variety of ways and apparently harmonize well with older sports tourers and all-rounders à la Suzuki Bandit.

Givi WP405

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Givi WP405.

Providers: Givi Germany, phone 09 11/95 51 00, www.givimoto.com

Price: 129 euros

Materials: PVC, polyester

Weight: 2890 g

Dimensions: 42 x 28 x 25 cm

Packing volume *: 25 l each

plus: Waterproof, neatly glued outer material, reinforced with inserts; understandable, with illustrations on-
prepared assembly instructions; good usable volume, easy to pack as a top loader; Reflectors; triple, particularly firm connection of both pockets with Velcro straps and click fastener; inside reinforced with anti-slip material; stable, handy click fasteners.

Minus: Only two large main compartments without subdivision, this quickly creates clutter; when fully loaded, roller closures must be closed meticulously so that no leaks occur; Pockets reach deep down, unsuitable for many motorcycles with high-positioned exhausts (five centimeters clearance required at the top).

Conclusion: They compete in terms of volume Givi WP405 with cases. A good choice for enduro bikes with an already installed carrier system in order to be able to fix the soft luggage better.

Enduristan Monsoon 2

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Enduristan Monsoon 2.

Provider: Enduristan, phone 00 41/7 94 25 78 28, (Switzerland), www.enduristan.com

Price: 240 euros

Materials: thermoplastic polyurethane, polyamide

Weight: 2520 kg

Dimensions: 42 x 33 x 27 cm

Packing volume *: 15 l each (expandable to 30 l)

Plus: When expanded to full packing volume, the bags can hold small travel equipment without any problems; waterproof, flawlessly welded tarpaulin outer material, roller closures seal well even when fully packed; Reinforcements inside; highly visible reflectors; Practical additional eyelets on the top for lashing tents and other bulky items of equipment.

Minus: outside and inside compartments are missing, only two large main compartments without subdivision, confusing when rummaging for certain items; Material very soft and not very stiff, if it is not packed it is fluttery; Rubber grips cut in uncomfortably when carried.

Conclusion: the Enduristan Monsoon 2 like to make friends with off-road machines and are designed for the rough. High material quality and good workmanship speak for it.

Giant Loop Great Basin

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Giant Loop Great Basin.

Providers: Touratech, phone 0 77 28/9 27 90, www.touratech.de

Price: 399 euros

Materials: vinyl coated polyester, polyamide

Weight: 2130 g

Dimensions: 70 x 45 x 15 cm

Packing volume *: 60 l

Plus: Robust metal buckles for compressing luggage; very solid main zipper; clearly visible
Reflector strip; Sufficient storage space for longer trips; Heat shield and spacer (clamp) for exhaust included; Compatible with a comparatively large number of machine types due to the arched design.

minus: Packing awkward because deep areas in the main compartment are difficult to access; The outer material of the tarpaulin kinks quickly and forms bulges when it is half full; cumbersome to transport away from the motorcycle; The zip fastens up and the bag can often only be closed with great force.

Conclusion: Goes well with different motorcycles and offers a lot of space. But: Packing and unpacking quickly becomes a fiddly act with the Giant Loop because of the one-compartment strategy.

Hein Gericke Street Line

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Hein Gericke Street Line.

providers: Hein Gericke, phone 02 11/9 89 89, www.hein-gericke.de

Price: 79.95 euros

materials: Polyamide

Weight: 2850 g

Dimensions: 43 x 23 x 30 cm

Packing volume*: 11 l each (expandable to 15 l)

Plus: Flat but wide design conducive to compatibility with different motorcycle models; with extended storage space for small weekend equipment; large outer pockets hold even bulky utensils such as chain spray or tools within easy reach; Inner compartments; very thick, firm fabric, good workmanship; Snap fastener for zippers; reflective handles.

Minus: Carrying handles are uncomfortable when walking long distances and when fully packed; Insides only weakly reinforced,
low rigidity; Shoulder straps take up a lot of storage space when not in use; Only a loose hood as rain protection, which cannot be fixed adequately for fast motorway journeys, for example.

Conclusion: Cleanly processed, inexpensive – great! A good compromise between a compact design and easy-to-use storage space. Depending on the motorcycle, however, a drive-through width of up to one meter! (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)

Hero Arvo

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Hero Arvo.

providers: Held, phone 0 83 21/6 64 60, www.held.de

price: 129.95 euros

materials: Polyester, PVC

Weight: 2750 g

Dimensions: 47 x 28 x 20 cm

Packing volume*: 14 l each (expandable to 20 l)

plus: Very sturdy handles with rubber covers, shoulder straps, very easy to carry even with heavy packing; Reflex inserts; solid outer material, reinforcements riveted on the inside; very neat workmanship; zippers sealed with rubber lip; understandable assembly instructions; efficient expansion of the packing volume with an all-round zip.

minus: Only loose rain cover made of somewhat brittle, transparent plastic material secured against loss by means of an elastic band; Velcro connecting straps between the pockets are comparatively thin and weak; Inside of the pockets relatively slippery; no outside pockets.

Conclusion: With the compact and cleanly processed hero Arvo is easy to go on a short tour with an overnight stay, the storage space is enough for that. The price is fair.

Modeka Regular

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Modeka Regular.

providers: Modeka Motorcycle Equipment, phone 0 25 21/8 50 30, www.modeka.de

price: 69.90 euros

materials: Polyester

Weight: 1910 g

Dimensions: 40 x 25 x 25 cm

Packing volume*: a maximum of 30 l each

plus: Low dead weight; large outer pockets with flat reflective material; easy-to-carry shoulder straps with wide support, carrying handles neatly padded; easy-to-use zip storage space expansion system; for the compact design, an astonishingly large total storage space, can be conveniently packed.

minus: Thin, loose and tightly dimensioned rain cover, insufficient weather protection, also not very suitable for high speeds; Zippers qualitatively below average, materials look a bit cheap, processing sometimes careless.

Conclusion: The cheapest saddlebags in this comparison. However, the Modeka Regular also look the cheapest. External dimensions and packing volume are well coordinated.

Ortlieb Moto Speedbags

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Ortlieb Moto Speedbags.

providers: Ortlieb Sportartikel, phone 0 98 72/80 00, www.ortlieb.com

price: 199.95 euros

materials: Polyamide, polyurethane

Weight: 2030 g

Dimensions: 50 x 25 x 25 cm

Packing volume*: 23 l each

plus: Wide, but hardly bulky union connecting straps with firm Velcro; rigid inner walls made of foamed, non-slip PU material; good order principle with inner compartments for cards up to pen; high-quality click fasteners with firmly welded, solid plastic mounts; enough storage space for a weekend trip; waterproof outer material, roll closure keeps tight.

minus: Carrying handles consist only of thin fabric straps, which cut into the hand uncomfortably when it is heavily packed; quite thin tarpaulin material, with half the packing of the bag body only slightly dimensionally stable; Lateral click closures for roll closure are difficult to get under tension when the packaging is small.

Conclusion: Waterproof construction, enough storage space, clever features. Suitable for many types of machines – the very practical Ortlieb Speedbags are worth their high price. (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)

Polo Drive

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Polo Drive.

providers: polo Motorcycle and sportswear, phone 0 21 65/8 44 06 00, www.polo-motorrad.de

price: 79.95 euros

materials: Polyamide

Weight: 2530 g

Dimensions: 37 x 25 x 20 cm

Packing volume*: 20 l each

plus: Inner bags that take up little space as moisture protection for luggage; Outside pockets large enough to have items such as a digital camera or wallet within easy reach; solidly processed, dimensionally stable fabric; robust metal zippers with snap fasteners to prevent unintentional opening by the airstream; Anti-slip material inside; Reflectors.

minus: Usable storage space is comparatively small, only a mini sleeping bag plus fit from the sample pack
T-shirt and toothbrush in a bag; according to the manufacturer, only three kilograms of payload allowed; quite high dead weight for compact dimensions.

Conclusion: Small, compact and solid. The handy and attractively priced Polo Drive Veneto suits many motorcycles, but only offers space for a few items. Good for day trips.

Saddlemen XL Sport Saddlebags

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Saddlemen XL Sport Saddlebags.

providers: Parts Europe, phone 0 65 01/9 69 50, www.partseurope.eu

price: 110.70 euros

materials: foamed polyurethane, polyamide

Weight: 1400 g

Dimensions: 40 x 26 x 20 cm

Packing volume*: k. A..

plus: Bag body made of foamed, semi-rigid material, very dimensionally stable; extremely low weight; Packing volume expandable with a zip; zippers sealed with rubber lips; firmly sewn flat elastic bands as handles, a bit fiddly, but comfortable to carry; large mesh compartment inside with zipper; Locks included.

Minus: Offer little usable storage space, bulky items such as chain spray cans or shoes are difficult to accommodate; Assembly instructions only in English and sometimes confusing; only narrow connecting straps between the pockets with a small contact surface.

Conclusion: The slim Saddlemen XL Sport Saddlebags are quick to install on many machines, but are more like make-up cases. They are more suitable for excursions than for larger tours.

Shad Zulupack SW42

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Shad Zulupack SW42.

providers: BD motorcycle accessories Germany, phone 0 21 61/1 27 87, www.bd-deutschland.de

price: 99 euros

materials: PVC, polyamide

Weight: 2290 g

Dimensions: 43 x 30 x 20 cm

Packing volume *: 18 l each

Plus: Comparatively large and practical outer compartments with zippers that are sealed by rubber lips; solid handles that are ergonomically comfortable to hold; sensible reinforcements inside to support the soft outer material; usable space, easy to load from above; waterproof outer material; Workmanship good.

Minus: When fully loaded, a gap quickly appears on the roll closure, then no longer watertight, safe closure only possible with relatively little packaging; Velcro straps for connecting the bags are comparatively thin and narrow.

Conclusion: Made clean and waterproof: Shads Zulu packs to throw on, which are ideally suited to motorcycles with a wider rear. There is good value for the money.

Vanucci Sportivo Touring VST02

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Vanucci Sportivo Touring VST02.

providers: Louis, phone 0 40/7 34 19 83 60, www.louis.de

price: 149 euros

materials: Polyamide, polyester

Weight: 3020 g

Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 25 cm

Packing volume*: 19 l each (expandable to 28 l)

plus: Ergonomically shaped handles, easy to grip; Storage volume expandable with zippers; enough storage space for weekend equipment; sealed zippers with rubber coating; stable construction; long lashing straps with a neat adjustment mechanism; waterproof inner bags and shoulder straps included; Anti-slip material on the inside.

minus: No outside compartments for quick access; comparatively high dead weight; Bags are very long and, depending on the type of machine, quickly hinder the passenger’s freedom of movement.

Conclusion: Class luggage system. The not exactly cheap, but well thought out Vanucci VST02 from Louis impress with their high stability, plenty of storage space and good equipment.

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Baggage selection

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For this comparison of panniers, MOTORRAD has put together representative equipment for a weekend tour.

For this comparison of panniers, MOTORRAD has put together representative equipment for a weekend tour. Here is the packing list: sneakers, underwear and functional underwear, two T-shirts, jeans, sweater, softshell jacket, first aid kit, spare motorcycle gloves, chain spray, tools, summer sleeping bag, travel guide. This “standard luggage” weighs exactly ten kilos. You can start with such equipment, but it is best to make your own list of items that are urgently needed (flashlight, digital camera, stove, tablet PC, etc.).

Heavy packaged goods such as tools should be stored at the bottom with a favorable center of gravity, light items such as T-shirts at the top. Tents and sleeping mats usually neither fit in panniers nor in suitcases and are usually stowed differently in practice or lashed across the bags on the pillion seat or luggage rack.

Weather protection: Even if almost all panniers have at least one rain cover in the scope of delivery, experience has shown that water seeps through seams and zips over the long term. Bags with a roll-top closure and waterproof outer material promise reasonably good protection. But even then, it is advisable to pack sensitive items of luggage such as electronic devices or important documents in tight plastic bags to be on the safe side.

On the subject of machine protection: the bags with their fabric or other outer materials are often in contact with painted parts of the motorcycle. During the journey, the different surfaces rub against each other due to fine vibrations and oscillations, with the result that the machine is quickly spoiled by soft luggage (slight scratches, resulting in pale paintwork in the long term). This can be remedied by transparent adhesive films that are available from specialist retailers.

MOTORCYCLE conclusion

If you don’t want to install an extra carrier system, only dimensionally stable and compact bags that are comparatively flat are possible (Dane, Hein Gericke, Polo, Modeka, Saddlemen). Otherwise, the bags will not be tight enough at the rear and will wobble alarmingly during the journey. The disadvantage, however, is their capacity (25 to 40 liters).

Mini suitcases such as those from saddlemen only hold a few items that could easily be stored in a tank bag or daypack. The extended, wide bags from Hein Gericke made a particularly good impression, but they cleverly provide every cubic centimeter of packing volume and are therefore fully suitable for the weekend. Versions that are easier to swallow, such as the systems from Bagster, Buse, Held and Vanucci, which offer at least 50 liters of storage space, often only fit older sports touring bikes (long, wide rear ends) and are great for motorcycles with carrier systems. If carriers are available, we recommend the best weather protection tarpaulin bags from Enduristan, Givi, Giant Loop, Ortlieb and Shad (storage space up to 60 liters), which were originally developed for motorcycle adventurers.

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