The Honda CRF 250L Rally gets the Ventura Bike-Pack Luggage System. Which is good news if you own the lightweight dual-sport bike and fancy touring the world. And it's a more manageable long distance companion than bigger dual purpose and enduro machines. Which makes sense when you're tired and trying to pick it off the ground. As standard, the CRF 250L weighs just 149kg (328 lb) for the marginally heavier ABS version. And although it isn't the fastest motorcycle ever made, a top speed of 81mph is fine when you want to actually enjoy the view … [Read more...]
SW Motech Kit Out the BMW R nineT Racer
SM Motech has released a range of accessories to protect your BMW R nineT Racer from damage, or to add some stylish luggage. The German firm has added to the Legend Gear range for vintage-style bags, and sturdy guards and crash bars for Boxer engine. Check out the SW Motech products for the BMW R nineT Racer below. SW Motech Legend Gear Luggage for the BMW R nineT Racer: Whether you plan on a motorcycle holiday, commuting, or just have too much to carry in your pockets, bike luggage comes in rather useful. And the SW Motech range suits … [Read more...]
New Ventura Evo-Rack Bike Luggage System
Ventura has been making motorcycle lugagge for a long time now. And the company has updated and rebuilt the bike pack options with the new Ventura Evo-Rack. It's an evolution of how previous products aimed to let you fit and remove soft luggage to your bike quickly and easily. And also keep it secure and stable. So the new Ventura Evo-Rack has a flat base and an adjustable mounting system. That means it can pivot to fit various positions to suit one or more bikes. To fit the rack to your bike, it'll need to have a set of Ventura … [Read more...]
Huge SW-Motech Drybag 700 Carries 70 Litres On Your Bike
The new SW-Motech Drybag 700 is pretty big. Enough to carry up to 70-litres of luggage on the back of your motorcycle. But still manageable enough to carry off your bike with a shoulder strap and carry handle. Depending on what's in it of course! The SW-Motech Drybag 700 is made from tough and waterproof PVC-coated 500D polyester, with a roll-and-clip closing system to keep everything dry and protected from the elements. Because no-one wants to change into soaked clothes at the end of a long trip. It should be easy to pack and unpack … [Read more...]
New Wunderlich Leather Seat Bag for BMW R nineTs
Get some stylish storage space with the new Wunderlich Leather Seat Bag for BMW R nineTs. By French designer Nicolas Petit, the bag is made from heard-wearing nubuck suede-feel leather. Which means it has a velvet-like finish, if you feel the need to stroke your lugage. You can see that the R nine T and Wunderlich logos are pretty subtle and embossed into the leather. And look carefully and you might spot that the contrasting stitching is hand-sewn. It depends on how knowledgeable you are about your needlework. The tan colour extends … [Read more...]
The Watsonian Mule Tradesman Box For Practical Hipster Workmen?
The Watsonian Mule Tradesman Box is a really good idea. Motorcycles are still practical work transport around the world. But going beyond commuting is a problem if you need luggage space. This could be the perfect way to persuade artisan hipsters to transport their tools by bike. Which means less white vans to dodge. And how much cooler is it to rock up with your name on the side of a custom bike and sidecar toolbox outfit? Obviously it's also useful it you're using it to go camping, or need to pack a particularly big picnic. The … [Read more...]
Vintage Look New SW-Motech Legend Gear Messenger Bag
The new SW-Motech Legend Gear Messenger Bag looks pretty good. And it's a decent solution for short trips, commuting, or longer journeys strapped to your pillion seat. Plus you can add additional accessory bags for more storage if you need it. For an authentic vintage look, the SW-Motech Legend Gear Messenger Bag is made from a mixture of waxed canvas and Napalon synthetic leather. That means it's also tough enough to last. And it also has webbing straps and anodised aluminium buckles to complete the retro look. When you're riding, … [Read more...]