Find motorcycle luggage for the journeys you want to make, from carrying everyday essentials to packing for a longer tour. Compare tank bags, tail packs, panniers, dry bags and top boxes by how they fit your bike and organise your belongings. Start with your usual load, then choose the mounting and weather protection it needs.
Choose where you want to carry your luggage
Tank bags
A tank bag keeps smaller belongings near the front of the bike. Compare magnetic, strap-mounted and tank-ring systems against the shape and construction of your tank. Check access to the fuel filler and clearance around the handlebars, instruments and your riding position.
Tail packs and roll bags
A bag secured to the pillion seat or a suitable rack can be useful for weekend kit and changing loads. Look at the attachment points, access to the main opening and how easily it comes off at your destination. Leave room for a passenger if you regularly travel together.
Panniers and saddlebags
Side-mounted luggage offers a different way to organise a touring load. Compare soft bags and rigid cases, then identify the racks or supports required for your motorcycle. Check the complete fitted width and clearance from the exhaust, wheel and moving parts.
Top boxes and smaller bags
A top box needs a compatible rack and mounting plate. For tools or a few personal items, a smaller utility bag may be more practical. If you want to carry belongings with you after parking, compare motorcycle backpacks too.
Check the mounting system before choosing a capacity
Read the fitment information for the exact bag and motorcycle. A quick-release fitting may need an adaptor purchased separately. Oxford's Q4R, for example, uses a compatible QR tank-ring adaptor and a headstock safety strap. A magnetic bag needs a suitable tank surface; a similar-looking plastic cover will not provide the same attachment.
Use the bag, rack and motorcycle instructions together, including their load limits. Litres describe storage volume, not the weight you can safely carry. Secure the load as directed, tidy loose straps and check the installation before setting off.
Waterproof compartments and rain covers
Look beyond the outer fabric. Weather protection may come from a sealed compartment, removable liner or separate rain cover, and external pockets can have a different specification. Kriega's US-10 illustrates a roll-top waterproof main compartment with additional pockets outside it.
Follow the closure instructions and avoid packing so tightly that the opening cannot seal correctly. Think about where you will keep electronics, documents and spare clothing, particularly on a trip where you cannot easily dry them overnight.
Pack around the journey
For commuting, consider access to work essentials and how you will carry the bag indoors. Touring places more emphasis on separating clean clothing, wet kit and items needed during a stop. Keep waterproof over-clothing accessible rather than underneath the whole load.
Compare dimensions as well as capacity: an awkwardly shaped item may not fit a bag with a generous litre figure. For overnight trips, plan space for any camping equipment before deciding whether you need one large bag or several smaller compartments.
Plan your luggage around your motorcycle
Contact Moto Central with your bike model, year and any existing rack or luggage fittings. If visiting our Wolvey showroom, bring the measurements and the items you need to carry so you can compare suitable formats.
