Motorcycle luggage buying advice and reviews
Welcome to our motorcycle luggage homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on each pair we test to ensure we can deliver verdicts you can trust.
But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle luggage buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.
Your guide to top motorcycle camping tents for self-sufficient touring adventures, whatever your budget
04 February 2025 by
Motorcycle camping tents are a home away from home that can be carried on your touring bike on any self-sufficient motorcycle camping adventure. It’s where you rest your weary head after a day in the...
Moto-Detail Waterproof Rucksack review | This rucksack hits almost all its marks
15 November 2024 by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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...
Best universal motorcycle panniers | Case study
14 September 2023 by
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...
Tried and tested: Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver review
14 September 2023 by
The Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver is a rackless soft luggage solution that aims to give maximum capacity with minimum modification. Elspeth Beard rode around the world with a set of...
Tank toppers: Best motorcycle tankbags as chosen by MCN
14 September 2023 by
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...
Tried and tested: Oxford F1 18-litre tailpack review
14 September 2023 by
If you have a small amount of gear to carry with you on your bike but don’t fancy – or like – wearing a rucksack, then a tailpack like the Oxford F1 is a great option. You can get all sizes of...
Tried and tested: Held Iconic Evo tailpack review
14 September 2023 by
The Held Iconic Evo is a motorcycle tailpack with. aslim profile and tall design a bit like a top box. When it comes to carrying clobber on the bike, there are numerous ways to do it. A rucksack is...
Tried and tested: Alpinestars City Hunter review
14 September 2023 by
If you want a motorbike rucksack that looks a little less ‘bikey’ but still lets you carry your gear in safety and to keep it dry, then the Alpinestars City Hunter is a good option. It is a truth...
Tried and tested: Givi Corium review
14 September 2023 by
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...
The thigh's the limit! MCN's guide to choosing the best motorcycle leg bag for you
14 September 2023 by
When riding a motorcycle there are certain bits and bobs that we need or want to carry with us; earplugs, mobile phone, keys, bank cards and so on. Sometimes pockets are enough but if you ride in...
Tried and tested: Kappa WA402S rucksack review
14 September 2023 by
This Kappa WA402S rucksack is formed from PVC tarpaulin, the material will prevent any and all water from entering, ensuring that your contents stay safe and dry whatever the conditions. There are...
Motorcycle rollbags buying guide | Our top picks and why you should add one to your bike
14 September 2023 by
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...
Oxford's Aqua Rollbags are a versatile, rugged and dependable luggage option for any trip | MCN review
14 September 2023 by
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...
Canvas opinion: Best motorcycle camping kit
14 September 2023 by
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...
Tried and tested: Lomo 20L Rollbag review
14 September 2023 by
Sometimes, if you’re heading out on a long trip or a short tour, you need some simple luggage to cart your stuff with you. You might not want to wear a rucksack or fit semi-permanent luggage, like...
The winner takes it all: MCN's best motorbike kit bags
14 September 2023 by
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...
Fully loaded: Best motorcycle luggage racks
14 September 2023 by
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...
Luggage that delivers: Best motorcycle messenger bags
14 September 2023 by
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...
Added extras: Best motorcycle luggage accessories
14 September 2023 by
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...