SW-Motech Trail tank bag

[chuchenio]

Hi, first-time poster here.

I am in need of a bigger tank bag for my 2019 R1250RT.

I currently have the SW-Motech "Daypack" tank bag on my 2019 R1250RT. It is a great bag but now I need something bigger.

As I want to keep using the Quick-Lock tank ring, I am looking at the "Trail" model. SW-Motech website has a legend/warning that reads: "Steering Lock Somewhat Limited".

Does this mean that the handlebar will hit this tank bag and I will have issues locking the steering?

Does any one has pictures of this specific tank bag on a 1250RT?


Thanks,


Chucho


2019 R1250RT
2916 F800GS

 

[bc1100s]

As I want to keep using the Quick-Lock tank ring, I am looking at the "Trail" model. SW-Motech website has a legend/warning that reads: "Steering Lock Somewhat Limited".

Does this mean that the handlebar will hit this tank bag and I will have issues locking the steering?

Quite possibly. Is there a bag size in between what you have and the Trail model?

 

[strataj]

The City fits the bike great.

 

[classicvw]

Hi Chucho. When they post a warning like that, your handlebars will hit the front corners of the bag.
If you're not using a top trunk, have you thought about a tail bag? Keep your small tank bag for needed items like wallet, phone and glasses, and get a larger tail bag to attach to the rear rack or passenger seat.

 

[lee]

As I want to keep using the Quick-Lock tank ring,
Chucho


2019 R1250RT
2916 F800GS

Welcome to the forum.
If you have the older style EVO ring you'll need to buy a older EVO bag.
The latest generation is the Pro series.

There's a Pro Sport tank bag for sale in the Marketplace for $175 plus shipping.
The Sport is 12 to 17 liters.
http://marketplace.bmwmoa.org/classified/sw-motech-pro-sport-tank-bag-listing-28402.aspx

 

[lee]

The City fits the bike great.

That's one of the bags that's available in a waterproof version.
It's $21 more than the regular City.
https://sw-motech.us/bike/BMW/R1250...gage/tank+bags/PRO+tank+bag/4052572217221.htm

 

[chuchenio]

Quite possibly. Is there a bag size in between what you have and the Trail model?

Hi BC1100S,

SW-Motech is listing the Trail as the only EVO available model. I will need to switch to the PRO series for an in-between size bag.


Thanks for your reply,


Chucho

 

[chuchenio]

The City fits the bike great.

Hi strataj,


I'll look into that. Thanks!

 

[chuchenio]

Hi Chucho. When they post a warning like that, your handlebars will hit the front corners of the bag.
If you're not using a top trunk, have you thought about a tail bag? Keep your small tank bag for needed items like wallet, phone and glasses, and get a larger tail bag to attach to the rear rack or passenger seat.

Hi ClassicVW,


I never thought about a tail bag as I always carry the side cases but this is something I will think about - thanks for the idea.


Chucho

 

[chuchenio]

That's one of the bags that's available in a waterproof version.
It's $21 more than the regular City.
https://sw-motech.us/bike/BMW/R1250...gage/tank+bags/PRO+tank+bag/4052572217221.htm

Hi Lee,


I was hesitant to make the change to the PRO series as I will need to replace the tank rings on my two bikes plus will need to discard the old Daypack as it will not fit the new tank ring.

If I stay with the EVO series I will have two tank bags - a small one and a large one.

On the other hand, the PRO City waterproof looks like an amazing bag...


Thanks for your feedback!


Chucho

 

[lee]

There's a used EVO City bag for sale on the ADV forum for $150 shipped.

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/sw-motech-city-tankbag-150-with-ring.1619191/

 

[powwow]

I had the City on my 2015 R1200 RT. In my mind, it was the perfect fit for the RT and the perfect size.

 

[lee]

There's a used EVO City bag for sale on the ADV forum for $150 shipped.

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/sw-motech-city-tankbag-150-with-ring.1619191/

It's now listed at $120.