While there isn't as much of a market for hard saddlebags as there was a few years ago, it is still possible to select from different options in your local store. And here's even better news - these saddlebags are offered with matching brackets for easier installation.
If you are looking for a hard saddlebag then you should look for three features: the bags should be waterproof, should be lockable and detachable. You also want to pay attention to the bag's size. Often, the size may be misleading. You have to remember that you get less space with stiffer internal lining and that you cannot expand a hard bag, unlike a soft one.
Here are some great ideas if you're out shopping for hard saddlebags:
Auburn Leather Legend Bags - You will recognize these bags easily as they are black in color and made of American cowhide, and come in bolt-on and throw-over variations. Steel rivets with zinc plating and seams that are both lock-stitched and stress-riveted give these bags an exquisite touch. The interiors are well protected with both ABS and HDPE plastic and the exterior has a hard back. The usual size would be 12 inches by 13.5 inches by 6 inches.
BOSS BAGS: The Boss Bags are made of premium leather with heavy plastic reinforcing in the interiors. You can go for ordinary black leather or choose the trimming of your choice. They have lockable lids and quick-release buckle straps. Each bag comes with a fiberglass mounting system.
PATRIOT HARDBAGS: These bags are known for their sleek styling and high-quality fit. Dimensions would be a 35-liter capacity and 26 inches by 9.5 inches by 14.5 inches worth of space. These also have a fiberglass mounting system, this time on the side. An additional feature is a watertight gasket seal that keeps rain water from entering.
Corbin Beetle Bags - These are bags that are perfectly shaped to fit onto any motorbike. Unusual as they may seem, they should work out just fine. They are constructed from Fibertech which lends to their smooth appearance. While actual dimensions may differ from bag to bag, capacity is usually at about 30 liters.
GIVI LUGGAGE CRUISER: Givi's bags, also known as Cruiser bags, are made of polypropelene. These are smaller bags as they carry only up to 21 liters, with measurements of 16.7 inches by 13.7 inches by 7.7 inches. Like many others, they have side-mounting units, but the fact that they come in pairs makes them unique. The good thing is that they are easy to carry around with different finishes to select from.
NATIONAL CYCLE CRUISELINER SADDLEBAGS: These bags are made from a high-density polymer that makes them dent-resistant. While the standard glossy black finish is available, you can choose as well from a variety of colors. Measurement would be a fairly large 24.5 inches by 14 inches by 7.5 inches.
SADDLEMEN DESPERADO SADDLEBAGS: These hard bags come with inner stiffeners that maintain their shape even when the bags are empty. They come in several shapes, with each shape meant for a specific bike model.
If you are looking for a hard saddlebag then you should look for three features: the bags should be waterproof, should be lockable and detachable. You also want to pay attention to the bag's size. Often, the size may be misleading. You have to remember that you get less space with stiffer internal lining and that you cannot expand a hard bag, unlike a soft one.
Here are some great ideas if you're out shopping for hard saddlebags:
Auburn Leather Legend Bags - You will recognize these bags easily as they are black in color and made of American cowhide, and come in bolt-on and throw-over variations. Steel rivets with zinc plating and seams that are both lock-stitched and stress-riveted give these bags an exquisite touch. The interiors are well protected with both ABS and HDPE plastic and the exterior has a hard back. The usual size would be 12 inches by 13.5 inches by 6 inches.
BOSS BAGS: The Boss Bags are made of premium leather with heavy plastic reinforcing in the interiors. You can go for ordinary black leather or choose the trimming of your choice. They have lockable lids and quick-release buckle straps. Each bag comes with a fiberglass mounting system.
PATRIOT HARDBAGS: These bags are known for their sleek styling and high-quality fit. Dimensions would be a 35-liter capacity and 26 inches by 9.5 inches by 14.5 inches worth of space. These also have a fiberglass mounting system, this time on the side. An additional feature is a watertight gasket seal that keeps rain water from entering.
Corbin Beetle Bags - These are bags that are perfectly shaped to fit onto any motorbike. Unusual as they may seem, they should work out just fine. They are constructed from Fibertech which lends to their smooth appearance. While actual dimensions may differ from bag to bag, capacity is usually at about 30 liters.
GIVI LUGGAGE CRUISER: Givi's bags, also known as Cruiser bags, are made of polypropelene. These are smaller bags as they carry only up to 21 liters, with measurements of 16.7 inches by 13.7 inches by 7.7 inches. Like many others, they have side-mounting units, but the fact that they come in pairs makes them unique. The good thing is that they are easy to carry around with different finishes to select from.
NATIONAL CYCLE CRUISELINER SADDLEBAGS: These bags are made from a high-density polymer that makes them dent-resistant. While the standard glossy black finish is available, you can choose as well from a variety of colors. Measurement would be a fairly large 24.5 inches by 14 inches by 7.5 inches.
SADDLEMEN DESPERADO SADDLEBAGS: These hard bags come with inner stiffeners that maintain their shape even when the bags are empty. They come in several shapes, with each shape meant for a specific bike model.
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