Luggage

Moto-Detail Waterproof Rucksack review | This rucksack hits almost all its marks

15 November 2024 by Charlotte King

Having been caught in a few rain showers on my way to the office with my old bag, I needed to get myself a waterproof motorcycle backpack to protect my laptop from the elements. The Moto-Detail...

Oxford Atlas B30 Backpack review | Innovative modular luggage that should last a lifetime

03 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Oxford have always made bloody good motorbike luggage. It must be well over twenty years ago that I had a Kawasaki ZX-6R kitted out with the ‘Sports’ lifetime tank, tail and side bags, which converted...

Alpinestars AMP-7 rucksack review | Neevesy gives five stars across the board after 10k miles

12 September 2024 by Michael Neeves

The AMP-7 (Alpinestars Motion Pack) sits in the middle of the Italian firm’s comprehensive range of motorcycle rucksacks and it’s one of the most useful, well thought-out I’ve owned. Over the past...

SW-Motech Pro tail bag review | Minimum hassle for such generous capacity

06 August 2024 by Saffron Wilson

SW-Motech are a German company and specialise in making luggage for motorcycles, trying to ensure there is something suitable for every model. When I got this tail bag, I was riding the...

Oxford Aqua V20 backpack review | No need to splash out for a waterproof commuter rucksack

25 July 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Oxford has cemented their corner of the bike market with affordable and effective options for bikers, and this motorcycle rucksack is no exception. Part of their Aqua waterproof series, there are also...

Mosko Moto Pico tank bag | Compact and rugged luggage for your bike

12 July 2024 by Adam Oldfield

I needed a specific tank bag for all season adventure riding along my local Welsh trails. Obviously, being Wales, it had to be waterproof, but for me it needed to be light weight and not intrusive...

Kriega R8 waistbag review | Practical, quality luggage that lasts

11 July 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

There aren’t many things in my life, let alone my bike kit, that have been in regular use as long as this Kriega R8 waist pack. It’s only really my workshop tools that have seen longer service, and in...

Kriega Rollpack 40L | Lightweight waterproof luggage

12 June 2024 by Alison Silcox

Made from Cordura, this fully waterproof roll bag has a 40-litre capacity, and is ample in size for a week’s tour to Germany. A good option for luggage that should fit most motorcycles. Related...

Motorcycle touring pack list guide | Freedom is not being weighed down by too much stuff

12 June 2024 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycles are not beasts of burden. “Less is more” is the simple principle in packing for a two-wheeled adventure. I’ve seen some on tour that seem to have loaded everything except the kitchen sink...

SW Motech Pro City Tank Bag | Not the cheapest but it's got a tick from Neevesy

12 June 2024 by Michael Neeves

This quick release, mid-size tank bag is from SW-Motech’s PRO tank bag range. The German company also produce a plethora of high quality luggage, including side bags, racks, top cases, back packs,...

Shad unveil the new expandable SH38X panniers - their slimmest ever but also their highest capacity

11 June 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with SHAD Shad have pulled off an impressive trick by unveiling a new pannier set that is simultaneously both their smallest and biggest. The SH38X luggage uses Shad’s “compensated tension system”, which...

The best ring mounted tank bags - carry more with MCN's used and reviewed favourites

04 June 2024 by Charlotte King

When it comes to riding motorbikes, there is often a need to carry more with us than we can fit into our pockets, especially if you are a sportsbike rider in full leathers. This where motorcycle...

How to pack your motorbike with Oxford Atlas luggage | The perfect combo whatever your trip

30 May 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Oxford Products Oxford’s latest Atlas Luggage range is built for serious adventures and its modular design means you can scale it up and down – use one, two, three, four or even five bags together. Perfect for any...

The Adventure Spec Magadan panniers live up to their lineage as simple and sturdy soft sacks

03 May 2024 by Nye Davis

‘Light is right’ – so goes the motto of Adventure Spec. The brand is all about minimising mass and maximising practicality to create robust products that simply work well, no matter what you throw at...

Oxford M15R tank bag review | Stylish and practical sports touring luggage

30 April 2024 by Michael Neeves

Oxford tank bags have almost iconic status in modern biking. They’re everywhere and rightly so. They’re robust, extremely useful, easy to throw on and come with a lifetime guarantee against faulty...

QBag Tail Bag 4 review | This top-quality motorbike luggage has a bargain basement price

08 February 2024 by Ben Clarke

QBag are a German motorbike luggage firm that have won a lot of hearts with their ultra-low priced but quality kit. At £69.99, the Tail Bag 4 tailpack actually sits at the top end of the product range...

Shad SW45 Rucksack Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Shad SW45 Rucksack is a little bit like a roll bag that’s been transformed into a highly effective waterproof motorbike rucksack with a few adaptations. The main body of the rucksack is a...

SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

10 October 2023 by Saffron Wilson

The SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 line was specifically designed to complement retro-style motorcycles and sits alongside a range of luggage options such as tank bags, backpacks, saddlebags and...

Tank toppers: Best motorcycle tankbags as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle tankbags are a great way to carry your essentials while keeping them all within easy reach. The’re perfect for things like maps, phones, keys, passports and wallets and particularly handy...

Best universal motorcycle panniers | Case study

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There may well come a time when you need to carry luggage on your bike and universal motorcycle panniers can be a cheap and practical option – whether you’re heading on a multi-day camping trip or...

Best motorcycle tailbags tried and tested by expert MCN staff

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Even the most leisure-based weekend warrior will occasionally need to transport stuff by motorcycle. Whether for nipping away on a riding trip on your tourer, commuting to work on a scooter or...

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle backpacks with our tried and tested favourites

14 September 2023 by Charlotte King

From time to time, you will need to carry things with you when you head out on your bike, there are a number of motorcycle luggage options including tail packs, top boxes, tank bags, saddle bags or...

Canvas opinion: Best motorcycle camping kit

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re heading off on a long, multi-day trip or tour, then you’ll need to stay in different places overnight, and motorcycle camping kit can be a great way to do it. While many people in this...

Motorcycle rollbags buying guide | Our top picks and why you should add one to your bike

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

Unless you ride a scooter, storage space can be hard to come by as a motorcyclist, and that’s where rollbags come into their own. Named after their roll-top style closure, they’re simple but effective...

Fully loaded: Best motorcycle luggage racks

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Sometimes, you don’t want full-on fitted luggage on your motorcycle. Sometimes, you just want to chuck a bag across the back, strap it on and go. And while this can often be entirely possible with an...

The winner takes it all: MCN's best motorbike kit bags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There will be times when you need to travel in a car or van or even, by train or air and need to carry your gear with you; you might be heading to a track day in the van, you may be heading off on a...

Oxford's Aqua Rollbags are a versatile, rugged and dependable luggage option for any trip | MCN review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Aqua Rollbag is a soft motorcycle luggage option available in four capacities, 20, 30, 50 and 70 litres. All are made from PVC tarpaulin outer with a rigid-edges roll-top closure that has...

Luggage that delivers: Best motorcycle messenger bags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle messenger bags are a firm favourite with bikers, particularly in an urban environment. They are the chosen way of carrying goods by dispatch riders and – you guessed it, messengers – as...

Lifesavers: Best motorcycle first aid kits

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s an unavoidable fact of motorcycling life that, despite whatever precautions we may take and whatever protective riding gear we wear, as motorcyclists we’re vulnerable to injury which is why it...

Rok straps review: A motorcycle luggage essential

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the great things about motorcycling is the ability to chuck a bag on the back seat and head off into the sunset on an adventure. But before you do that, you need a few luggage essentials and a...

Added extras: Best motorcycle luggage accessories

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Purpose-designed motorcycle luggage can be brilliant. Whether you use hard or soft panniers, a topbox or tankbag, all are brilliant ways of carrying your clobber around for commuting to work or going...

Waisting away: Best motorcycle waistbags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We all sniggered when we realised that Americans called waistbags (or bumbags, as they are better known this side of the pond) ‘fanny packs’ but a waistbag can be a really useful bit of riding kit.

Tried and tested: Royal Enfield official accessories review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is a great bike – but what about the aftersales accessories? We’re going to have a look at a couple of the more popular items here and work out whether they are worth...

Best universal motorcycle luggage buying guide | Find the best ways to haul it all on any bike

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the drawbacks of riding a motorbike is that you can’t carry as much with you as you can in other types of vehicles – but this can be improved with some universal motorcycle luggage. Whether...

Courier style: Best motorcycle top boxes

14 September 2023 by Maria Martin

Motorcycle top boxes are bought mainly for functional reasons. No-one buys a top box because they want to improve the look of their bike so functionality has to come first. While it may not be as...

Tried and tested: Givi Corium review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

First and foremost, the Givi Corium is a very nice-looking piece of luggage. Formed in a classic brown and in what appears, from a distance, to be leather but is, in fact, vegan-friendly PU leather...