Whether you’re commuting to work or galavanting across Europe, we all know motorbikes aren’t great at carrying stuff but the right luggage will make all the difference. From tail packs to rucksacks to tank bags, we’ve sifted through the choices to help you pick the best luggage to cart your stuff from A to B and back again.
As bikers, we know that we don’t have the ability to just lob our stuff on the passenger seat and get going – carrying things requires a bit of preparation. There are various ways to carry our wares on a bike, from tankbags to tailpacks, top boxes to motorcycle panniers but none are more convenient …
Kriega has become THE brand of biker luggage. The quality of their products has helped them grow a loyal following. Sure it is quite pricey but they’re made from high-quality materials and each Kriega piece is built to last. The company was founded in the year 2000 by Dom Longman and Michael Cottam who both …
They go by many names, bum bags, waist bags or if you’re from across the pond, fanny pack but for carrying small essentials, they’re an excellent accessory for motorcycling. If you’re off touring, a bum bag is a handy bit of kit; once you’ve dropped your main luggage at your digs, you can pack your …
A tank bag is a good way to lug your stuff on the bike. It keeps the weight more central than a tail pack and – unlike a rucksack – it means you don’t have to worry about carrying anything on your person. Some people choose a tank bag for the safety aspect, others because …
You don’t have to own a massive touring bike to go touring in comfort. Just add a set of soft panniers to your motorcycle and you’re good to go. Soft luggage is easy to use – it takes just a few minutes to setup. Most systems have strong Velcro straps that connect the two panniers …
When I think of hard luggage, I think of being stuck behind someone on an R1200GS with massive aluminium panniers as they try to make their way through London traffic. But not all panniers are big and boxy and not everyone lives in London (but most GS riders seem to). The factory-fit hard luggage on …
If you want to keep your helmet in top-notch condition, you need a helmet bag. Unless you’re lucky enough to have a dedicated rack in the garage or a safe place to put your lid in the house, it’s almost always going to get bumped and clattered. Whether it’s being slid along the utility room …
For long weekends away or daily commute, a tail pack is, in my opinion, the best motorcycle luggage you can buy. Simple to fit and capable of carrying a lot of kit, they don’t get in the way of your riding like a motorbike rucksack or tank bag can. If you’re taking a pillion, then …
Top boxes have their place but they’re not for everyone. My preferred order when it comes to carrying stuff on the bike is: small tank bag for small stuff, a tailpack for a bit more stuff, soft panniers for even more stuff and then break out the top box if the other half’s coming too. …
For urban riders who use their bikes for daily commuting, messenger bags have become a common sight. With a large enough compartment for a laptop or, sling it diagonally over your shoulder and arrive without creasing or damaging anything. Funnily enough, that’s why they’re also known as shoulder bags. Shoulder bags aren’t just for commuters; …
If you’re a trackday regular or you’re into trials, trail riding or MX then you know how useful it is to have all your kit in one place. A motorcycle gear bag is a great item to have in the house or the garage too, keeping all your kit in one place, neatly packed away …
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