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

This bag from BikeIt is massive, a huge 128 litres of storage capacity within its rectangular profile, 80cm long x 40cm tall x 40cm wide. The main compartment is designed for helmets, clothing and armour, for example while it also has two end pockets and one on the side for a variety of kit and accessories.

This officially-licensed MotoGP-branded holdall may not have the biggest capacity but it is still a very serious piece of luggage. Twin rollers make lugging it around easy while twin plastic runners on the bottom help protect the contents when parked.

Another large bag remarkably similar to the BikeIt version, with a 120-litre capacity and made from durable Cordura with a polyester lining. It too has a main zipped section with a large square pocket at each end and another that runs along the side. It has twin straps that join over the top as well as an adjustable shoulder strap.

This traditional sports-style holdall from Alpinestars has a large main compartment to house a helmet or various parts of your riding kit but also has a handy waterproof end pocket for boots, so they don't get the rest of your gear dirty after a ride.

It's not cheap (like, really not cheap) but it gets great reviews online and seems to be a very serious bit of luggage. Its huge 123-litre capacity will house a vast array of gear including a padded section to keep a helmet safe.

This 130-litre bag from motocross and enduro expert O'Neal is a straightforward design but should be a great way to transport your gear. It has a single, main compartment to house all your gear and two end pockets for boots for example to prevent them getting your kit dirty and a handy side pocket for paperwork.

This sturdy-looking roll bag comes in a range of sizes and capacities and this, the largest, is 30in long and offers 85 litres of carrying capacity. It has an extending handle to make transport easy and also has a pair of top handles, as well as carry or lifting handles at each end.

Another bag from Alpinestars, this time a wheeled example with an enormous 150-litre capacity to house all your kit and more. It's made from PVC tarpaulin material, like waterproof bike luggage, combined with polyester so should keep your kit dry though vents to allow wet kit to breathe may let water in.