Soft or hard motorcycle luggage? Make the right choice!

Just steps out of season and beautiful days approaching, it's time to get your bike ready! Don't worry about shoe size or size, just choose the model that suits you best. To do this, we have compiled the positive and negative aspects of different luggage models. You will be spoiled for choice, flexible or rigid luggage!

Why Choose Tank Bag or Saddle Bags?

Soft luggage includes tank bags, saddlebags, backpacks, and assorted saddlebags. Very practical when driving a roadster, bikers often opt for a tank bag or flexible luggage.

• Price

The big advantage of soft luggage over hard luggage is the price. Indeed, the production is less expensive and demanding due to the materials - very often textiles or polyester - the cost is directly reflected in the final price.

• congestion

In the same sense, flexible material is much less bulky. In addition, with the same capacity, it is often easier to place your belongings in flexible luggage precisely because of its flexibility.

• Ease of assembly / disassembly

This type of luggage is also very easy to assemble and therefore disassemble. Tank bags do not require special assembly, even if there are several types of fastening. You will find magnetic saddlebags that can be placed directly on the motorcycle, magnetic saddlebags with a strap that can be attached to the tank mat, or a fastening system directly on the tank lid.

As far as riders go, it's the same, saddlebag straps slide right under the passenger seat, often with different quick attach points.

• The weight

Finally, weight is one of the big positives when it comes to luggage. In fact, tank bags, saddlebags, textile or polyester saddlebags will always be lighter than topcase or suitcases. As we know, when you drive a roadster or small roadster, weight always matters.

Tank bags, saddlebags or saddlebags, however, have their limitations, especially in terms of fragility: fabric wears out faster than hard plastic. In addition, this type of luggage does not have anti-theft systems with a lock or key. We could also talk about waterproofing, even if saddlebags are equipped with a waterproof cover most of the time, we often stop a little late to put them on.

Hard luggage: choose top or suitcases

We agree that hard luggage - top and suitcases - is not suitable for all types of motorcycles. It's rare to see a roadster equipped with suitcases and a top case on a daily basis, while the GT would be much more suitable for getting that luggage.

• waterproof

Let's start with waterproofing, which was one of the weak points of flexible saddlebags. All top cases and suitcases are waterproof and keep your belongings dry no matter the weather. When you are driving in any weather, this moment cannot be neglected and it allows you not to ask questions.

• lock

Very important on a motorcycle when you are familiar with exhibiting and theft, top cases and suitcases are attached directly to the motorcycle using sophisticated attachment systems and also have keys to open them. As much as anyone can get away with your tank bag or pick up their belongings, you need to hold onto the top case before you get to what's inside.

• Reliable and strong

It goes without saying that hard luggage is extremely durable. Thanks to the toughness of the plastic, the top case will last for years before it shows signs of wear. This way, your personal belongings are safe inside and do not risk anything.

• Serves as a backrest for the passenger

Finally, you should think about your passenger! The top cover can serve as a backrest for your SDS and greatly enhance its comfort. What could be better than following you calmly, without fear of every acceleration? If you want to please him, use the practicality for him or her and the spaciousness to carry all your belongings!

All of this comes at a cost, and hard luggage is often more expensive than flexible luggage, but this is due to its strength and safety. On the other hand, size and weight are often some of the factors that push the purchase off as an aesthetic aspect.

Bonn route!

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