Panniers Capacity?

[nyfty]

I'm early in finding a replacement and have been studying the specs. I can find information on everything except the capacity of the panniers. Can someone fill me in? The other model I'm considering is the K1600GT, and can't find the capacity for them either.

 

[lee]

Which bike are you interested in?

 

[lkraus]

2005-2013 RT 32 liters per side.
2014-2017 RT 33 liters per side.

I believe the K1600GT uses the same bags as the RT.

I'm not sure about the GS vario bags.

 

[lee]

2016 R1200RS and newer, 31 liters left bag 32 liters right bag.
2015 and newer R1200R has the same bags as the RS.

GS Vario bags, 20-29 liters right bag.
30-39 liters left bag.

GSA Aluminum bags 36 liters right and 44 liters left.

 

[nyfty]

Which bike are you interested in?

Sorry, I should never post late in the evening. I'm interested in the sizes for the 2015 and up R1200RT, and the K1600GT.

 

[selyab]

Sure I get it, 33 liters, but how do you fill them and then get them closed without spilling any?

 

[patm]

Sure I get it, 33 liters, but how do you fill them and then get them closed without spilling any?

The easiest way would be to use liners. Prices vary according to brand name and source.

 

[patm]

Sorry, I should never post late in the evening. I'm interested in the sizes for the 2015 and up R1200RT, and the K1600GT.

Both models use the same 33l panniers.

 

[riderr1150gsadv]

Excellent liners can be bought here... https://www.kathysjourneydesigns.com
No affiliation just a happy customer.

 

[azgman]

I have a set of Kathy's bags that are very well made, but, they take up a fair amount of room. I now use this which is extremely light, takes up almost zero room, and is adjustable via the compression straps. Highly recommended.

 

[EUGENE]

What brand?

 

[jaflowers]

What brand?

Click on the word "this" in his post, it's a hotlink to it on Amazon. Osprey.

 

[129654]

Excellent liners can be bought here... https://www.kathysjourneydesigns.com
No affiliation just a happy customer.

Ditto here. Good design and price point that doesn't waste usable pannier space.

 

[nyfty]

Thanks for the info

Thanks for everyone's responses. I thought they held more, just looking at them.

 

[tonyd48]

Compression sacks

I'm early in finding a replacement and have been studying the specs. I can find information on everything except the capacity of the panniers. Can someone fill me in? The other model I'm considering is the K1600GT, and can't find the capacity for them either.

I've had the best luck using multiple 10 liter compression sacks. REI has decent selection.