Large MotoFizz Camping Seat Bag
Loading camping gear onto a motorcycle is a challenging task. The standard routine involves stuffing all bag to capacity then securing them with various straps and nets. This task can be made easier,...
View ArticleBags-Connection City quick-lock tankbag
We have seen just about every type of tankbag pass through our office, and we have used them on tours. Quick-lock tankbags have made life easier for many motorcyclists, including us. The main reason we...
View ArticleOrtlieb Dry Bag Saddlebags
For the rider who doesn’t want to invest in hard bags, or has several bikes that see occasional touring duty, soft luggage is the hands-down choice. The one glaring deficiency of most bags, however, is...
View ArticleKriega UScombo40 Drypack
Kriega’s collection of modular drypack systems comes in a variety of configurations ranging from five to 70 liters in capacity. The packs work by combining various sizes of individual bags (10-liter,...
View ArticleReader Review: Uni-Go Trailer
Editor’s note: When RoadRUNNER subscriber Francois Berger stopped by our offices while on tour, we instantly noticed the Uni-Go Trailer hitched to the back of his Honda ST1300, so we decided to ask him...
View Article2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Preview
With some skillful and well-chosen changes, Kawasaki has transformed the sporty 1000cc Ninja into a high performance sport-touring model that’s both good-looking and very capable. It didn’t hurt that...
View ArticleMore from the AIMExpo in Orlando
We first reported on the new V-Strom 1000 here, but we got our first look at the AIMExpo this week, check it out in the video below. Moto Machines offers Hepco & Becker’s full line of...
View ArticleKappa Garda Adventure Luggage Review
Givi has been my ‘go to’ luggage choice for years. The Italian company has mastered both the design and execution of aftermarket luggage solutions for virtually any popular motorcycle you may ride. So...
View ArticleUsing a Motorcycle as a Utility Vehicle
I know of several motorcyclists, all very serious riders, who rarely fire up their bikes unless there is a major riding event or tour at hand. The thought of hopping on the bike to perform mundane...
View ArticleReview: SHAD SH50 Topcase
A topcase can be a wonderful, practical addition to a motorcycle, though they come with a few inherent drawbacks. The first of these is aesthetics. Even the best looking topcases generally only detract...
View ArticleReview: SHAD Zulupack SW55
If you’ve ever gone on an international tour, you know the value of being able to use the same luggage on your motorcycle as you did on the flight. Traveling by airplane with your motorcycle gear isn’t...
View ArticleNecessity is the Mother of Invention: One-off Adventure Bags for the BMW GS
Luggage. Motorcyclists may struggle with this aspect of the sport more than any other. Retaining the nimble, minimalist aspect of our bikes while still packing what we need for a trip is a true...
View ArticleTESTED: Kriega R25 Backpack
“How am I going to tour on this thing?” I think to myself, as I look at the single seat 2015 Indian Scout. The bike has no pillon, no rack, and no means to mount a tailpack or saddlebags. To be honest,...
View ArticleTouring Tip: What To Take?
Deciding what to take on a multiday motorcycle trip can be as important as deciding where to go. Taking too little or the wrong items can pose certain risks and taking too much can make the daily...
View ArticleReview: Happy Trails Teton 9” Aluminum Panniers for Kawasaki KLR 650
Rugged simplicity is what sets the Kawasaki KLR 650 apart from its fuel-injected, sensor-laden adventure bike brethren. When selecting luggage for my KLR, it only made sense to outfit the bike with...
View ArticleReview: Hepco & Becker Junior 40 Hard Case Set and Side Carriers for 2014...
Is Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1000 an adventure bike, standard, or a bit of both? It doesn’t matter what you call it, so long as you outfit this two-wheeled chameleon with some quality accessories and rack...
View ArticleInsight Into Preloading
As those of us who ride know, motorcycles and cars are completely different animals. Each can be tamed, but the bikes tend to bite harder. We, the operators, have the final say on the safety of our...
View ArticlePackin’ the Mule
One of the biggest challenges facing motorcycle campers is simply finding enough room on the bike for all of the gear they wish to take. This problem is even more pronounced when camping two-up. Close...
View ArticleReview: The Fastrax Backroads Series by Dowco
Universal Soft Luggage from Dowco - Dowco has been making motorcycle luggage (among other recreational industries) for a long time, and the expertise shows. Upon arrival, even the shipping boxes in...
View ArticleRiding Loaded (Your Bike, Not You!)
Load it Up Right! – One of my favorite television shows as a child (and I realize this hints at my age) was The Beverly Hillbillies. The opening shot was of the Clampett clan driving down a palm-lined...
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