Six Motorcycle Tank Bag Reviews
Gear Driven
By Motorcycle Classics Staff
May/June 2007
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The MotoFizz F-10
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Price and availability confirmed at time of publication. Subject to change, please visit the product website for the latest prices and availability.
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1. The MotoFizz F-10 from Japan is touted as a “unique and advanced travel/tour/trip tank bag.” The tank bag’s outer material is a strong, fabric-reinforced black vinyl, and it expands from 12ltr to 17ltr. The top map window zips open to the left and right and velcros on the bottom, making it easy to lay a map in place. A small pocket up front is perfect for coins, a cell phone, pens, flashlights, and similar small items, and an even smaller pocket on top of that is great for receipts. There’s an inner pocket system for organizing valuable items, too. The bag’s hold-down magnets are moveable so you can tailor its attachment to your bike. A nicely fitted rain cover is included. Black. Price: $117.
More info: www.aerostich.com
2. Cortech’s Super 12 Liter Tank Bag packs a lot of features into its 1,680-denier ballistic polyester construction, including a top flap internal organizer and soft Tricot lining. It also features hideaway backpack straps, reflective logos, a removable and replaceable snap map pocket, a comfortable rubberized carrying handle, a protective non-slip, non-scratch mounting base, and comes with a drawstring-closure rain cover. Price: $109.99.
More info: www.helmethouse.com
3. Roadgear, never one to shy from a bit of hyperbole, says the styling of its expandable Three-Point Compact Sport Tank Bag “keeps the height and bulk down for full-throttle slipstreaming and easier mobility.” Grand statements aside, it has a simple and effective three-point attachment system, and since it doesn’t use magnetic flaps it looks lean and clean when mounted. Although a bit light on features, it has a removable map pocket, and the bag and straps are designed to protect your expensive paint work, with closed-cell foam-backing and an anti-skid Toughtek base. Expandable from 7ltr to 10ltr, it’s available in red/black, silver/black, yellow/black, blue/black, all black, and comes with a 10 year warranty. Price: $79.90.
More info: www.roadgear.com
4. Oxford’s 1st Time Expander Tank Bag is constructed of tough 840-denier polyester and holds nearly 28ltr when fully expanded. It’s secured by four strong magnets for a secure fit, and has an integrated shoulder strap, map pocket and backpack, along with a removable cargo pocket that converts to a hip pack. Reflective elements help improve visibility and a rain cover is included. Black. Price: $69.95.
More info: www.castlesales.com