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'17 R1200RT Tank Bag Suggestions

rip0357

rip0357

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Looking for suggestions in tank bags for my '17 R1200RT. New bike for me and with my last bike being a '16 Goldwing, I have no experience with tank bags. Would like to avoid my usual routine of buying several out of ignorance. I would appreciate hearing from others who don't mind sharing their experience.

Thank you,
 
I've got two Givi's and they're both excellent! Easy on/off and very securely mounted. Each bag came with the "plastic" mounting ring; all I needed is/was the metal holding piece. Smallest bag is a 4 liter little guy for daily rides. Largest is expandable, has map window (removable), is expandable, and holds a ton of stuff (25 liters IIRC).

I don't believe you can go wrong with the Givi. YMMV of course.

Dennis
 
Been looking myself for one for my 17 GS. SWMotech has a nice EVO daypack. Have to buy tank mounting ring separate. About $180 for the set. Check out YouTube for reviews and comparisons Givi and SW. I'm leaning towards the SW.
 
deltabravo said:
I've got two Givi's and they're both excellent! Easy on/off and very securely mounted. Each bag came with the "plastic" mounting ring; all I needed is/was the metal holding piece. Smallest bag is a 4 liter little guy for daily rides. Largest is expandable, has map window (removable), is expandable, and holds a ton of stuff (25 liters IIRC).

I don't believe you can go wrong with the Givi. YMMV of course.

Dennis
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Ditto on the GIVI! It is a great product and the tank lock works like a champ!
 
https://www.motomachines.com/Tank-Bag--STREET-Tourer-M_p_4747.html

There are various sizes.

tank-bag.jpg
 
Givi system

Here is a clip on the Givi system. I have the small 4 liter formed bag that i love and for me is just large enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_XsJScKOcc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b26-Kah7Wg

I have never before used a tank bag but with the limited space on the new RT and based on the endorsement of my riding buddies I finally made the leap with the Givi. My 2 buddies both ran SW Motech bags and liked the Givi system better hence my decision to go with Givi.
 
RIDERR1150GSADV said:
Givi makes great stuff but I went with SW Motech as I liked the looks of the bags better. But as always YMMV..
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LOL ... and it was the look of the small Givi with the carbon fiber looking hard sides that attracted me. I guess that is why Baskin Robbins makes 32 flavors! I really wanted something small so the Givi looks along with my buddies telling me they both felt the Givi mechanism was a bit better than the Motech was what sold me. But I suspect if you are looking for a larger bag then the look of the bags would be different. Also, for those with a pre wethead the Motech is one of the few options. Both are quality products for sure.
 
jgoertz said:
Which RKA bag? What year RT do you ride?
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They have lots of bags that fit lots of RTs, so it really depends on your particular needs and configuration requirements. My RT is in my signature, which is why I did not specify in the text.

So, to clarify, I have a 2016 R1200RT. I have the Generation IV, 15.5 L, IN-Charge Shiloh Road 3 point bag. I like this bag because I can use it for paper maps and also have a second GPS and powered accessories at hand for longer rides or IBA rallies or certified rides.

Hope this helps. Here is a picture of my bike with bag (taken last October about 2 h from where I live :dance)

2017-10-14 15.01.01.jpg
 
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