Pro Daypack - Perfect for one or 2 days! Can put in a bottle of water, sandwich, rain clothes, shirt, short, toothbrush AND I do not feel disturbed during by the pack during my ride. KTM 1290 super duke R
FYI for you, TLR, the panels on top are called MOLLE. Origins in military applications, has started seeing use in a number of non tactical areas. My Mosko Moto Nomad tank bag on my GSA has molle, though its the standard nylon type, not the fancier rubberized stuff SWMotech is using here. Great system for attaching all sorts of aftermarket stuff beyond what SWM might offer and a good idea on their part. I'll have to look at the smaller ones for my new SDR.
Helpful fitting video, thanks. I'd already bought the DayPro, for my V100 Mandello and whilst it fits quite easily and seems pretty tough there are some cons. 1: at this price why can't they include printed fitting instructions, I had to scan to phone, upload pdf, then print myself ( NOT GOOD for £150 or more, it's 3 x A4 sheets f.f.s. ) 2: my unit lies slightly on tilt ( I've tried all the obvious refittings, the expansion zip, both rings etc. I'm still looking at a bag sitting a few degrees off of North ) - Not a deal breaker... but a niggle at the price. 3: the phone/map holder is an 'extra' starting at £28 and up to £50+ . Sadly, they appear to be challenging BMW for extras rip-off status.
I'm pretty sure the lack of printed instructions is due to companies trying to limit on wasting paper. Me personally, I prefer to have it on my phone, instead of paper flying around my garage. That's a shame you can't quite get the fit you're after, challenging to make a wide variety of tankbags that'll fit every bike exactly.
Thanks for this video as I am considering getting an SW Motech tank and tail bag. Very helpful. Please keep us updated on information and updates regarding their luggage 👍
If you message me on my Facebook or Instagram page (links in the description) I can sort you out with pictures of the Tankbag that you're interested in👍
Astonishing. I liked the look of the new Pro line bags, and went looking for videos hopefully showing them off on bikes so I could maybe kind of get a rough idea of what might be a good shape for my bike, a 2017 KTM Super Duke GT. I was, to say the least, surprised to find this exact video. Thank you, I just went and bought the City.
Thanks very much for the review, it was extremely helpful and well made. I own a Daypack EVO, and I was thinking of switching to the new mount system. It's quite disappointing they haven't provided adapters to retrofit the Pro locking system to the old bags. But even more importantly... why on Earth have they removed the shoulder straps? It was the only way to carry the bag around when not on the motorcycle, and from what I see on their website, there's no mention of it in the new tank bags line. Considering that they cost almost double the money than the Givi models, and they don't provide any quick way to lock the bags to the tank (Givi provides a new TanklockED key-based system), I'm afraid I'm gonna switch brands.
Just ordered the pro city for my GS, down for £126 well happy 😊 hopefully have it before my trip around the UK 🇬🇧 at the end of the month. Should be, as it is DPD and they usually take a few days.
I saw Teapotone too on his reviews .. this is excellent. Thank you for showing them all. Fingers crossed 3 weeks in Norway September 2021..... so the GS giant one it is then !!!
Daypack for me , and on a GS for ease of use on every ride. Big enough for the day and small enough to not get in the way. Full panniers mean I don't need a big bag but tbh the GS bag looks the biz. The quality of the workmanship and materials is very high with a super easy mounting system. Nice vid mate and thanks for sharing....
Nice video and description of the range. However, what it lacks, in my opinion, is information on bag width; I noticed that you didn't try turning the bars of the KTM SD GT to show whether they hit the bags on full lock. I have a Pro Micro which was just about ok on my 1250 GS (with up and back risers). I would like to get a larger bag for tours but I think there will be a problem going up in size/volume as the Micro is only just small enough to not massively impede the bars on full lock and all the larger bags appear to be wider (not a surprise) - are any of the larger bags shaped so that they are the same width as the Micro at about expansion zip height?
Thanks Shaun, looks like SW MOTECH is the Bentley of tank bags, quality looks second to none, I’ve got Givi but may switch to these now, thanks for showing the range of them all
That locking system is so much better than before, we did a trackday last year and my mate turned up at the hotel the night before after riding 4 hours arriving at 9.30 with his entire gear for the night and next day squeezed into the micro tankbag 🤣
I couldn't tell you, every bike is different! If you use the "bike filter" on their website then every tank bag that appears, SWMOTECH have deemed befitting for your bike.
With the latter model GT with TFT screen, the GPS mount is unfortunately fitted below TFT screen on the handle bar mounts. I know you have the SD R now but any idea if the city tank bag would obscure the view of the GPS. I guess the dedicated GPS mount is probably the same on the R & GT! I’m new to your channel and very much enjoying the professionalism in the broadcast & superb filming quality. Great review thanks.
Hi Neil Yes things become more difficult if you have stuff mounted further forward. The TFT on the SDR is now further forward, but none of the tank bags block my view of it. Having said that I've now had to mount my Sat Nav on the bars, and left of the display, which works fine. Thank you for your kind comment👍😜
still awaiting a tank fit to the XR 😉shame there's not an elastic strap across the top, so you could tuck in your ferry ticket etc when going over the pond?
Thanks for nice comparison. My question is how do you feel this lock system and its durability (or dificulty to tear the tank bag off the bike) Thank you
Does Anyone have a 2020 KTM 390 Adventure and one of these Tank bags mounted? Hoping to see what it looks like …..Ideally the Daypack or slightly bigger 🤔
Great video. I have the Evo Daypack and decided to upgrade. I bought the Pro City for my 2016 R1200GSA and sadly the bars contact the side pockets and prevent full lock. This is with the bag sitting on the tank but not fully attached (not sure if it can be returned if it's mounted?). Unless it is set back towards the rider (where it interferes with standing on trails), there's contact. Disappointing. I'll try the engage, which appears to be 3cm narrower.
@@thelikeablerider8800 After a little investigation, I found the bag will not fit the bike if bar risers are installed. Without the risers the bars can swing lock to lock with the controls slipping under the pockets. With risers installed the controls are about 1.5 inches higher, so they hit the pockets dead-on. I'll simply switch to the Micro Bag and adjust what I carry up top. I really prefer a small bag anyway. Thanks again for the Comparo!
I mentioned on the SW Motech video for these bags that you did a more entertaining review on their tank bags than they do. It provoked a response, rather an entertaining one 😂 Did they not give you a discount code for all us SW Motech tank bag potential buyers? I'm need to get one soon 😉👍
Great video m8, i've placed an order for a Trail tank bag , but thinking is too big for my Tracer 9gt , however is better to have more space then no space :P Keep the good work coming, love your end video :D
I was curious if I could put my camera directly into these tank bags. In the manual it says don't put your phone or creditcard on the bottom due to the magnets. Wouldn't that also affect the camera? Wouldn't it erase the data?
That's quite a range they've produced. With the tank bag accessories, (map, phone holder, etc) can they be fitted over the tank bag waterproof cover or will they have to be covered by the waterproof cover?
Be honest Shaun, you must be doing those bits for outtakes on purpose by now 😉 Nice vid, quick and to the point. I bought the GS one last year and am impressed. Only I find the evo locking horseshoes a bit fiddly, so i can imagine those magnets helping.
Thank you for doing this full range review of SW-Motech's tank bag range. I have a 2020 KTM SDR like you, in fact, went in that direction over the SDGT as I saw you had switched. I've gone through the shifter shaft recall, the wiring recall and numerous MTC Failure codes but things seem to have settled down. I only have about 1500 miles on her. My question: Have you tried the fit of the Pro Engage tank bag on your SDR? Too big, interferes with riding or seeing the screen? I have a Nelson-Rigg Tailbag, the small one.
Dont be confused, maybe I didnt make it clear enough! The magents only guide the locking mechanism into position, the tankbag is still physically held in place by the tank ring on the filler cap, together with the mounting plate on the tankbag.
Thanks for a very useful video! Have you ever ridden with GIVI tanklock bags? If so, how would you rate them? The GIVI range seems almost equally good quality wise but cheaper than SW. However SW seems way more practical (especially the pro range with these magnets) and just look so much better in my humble opinion.
Haven't owned one myself but have had a good look at them! The level of adjustability is far greater on the SWMOTECH bags, with regard to fittment, also now much easier to attach to the bike with this new mechanism design.
Thanks for the video.. how it is out of the bike.. there is only one way to carry them on the hand?.. not on the shoulder? The the precious version or I'm not seeing it correctly?.
Hi, thanks for the video. Very helpful indeed. I ride a 790 Adventure R . Would you have an opinion on which tank bags (Daytime, Engage, or Sport)? As you know the cap filler opens backwards/forwards on the 790 Adv R which is causing me real angst. I'm assuming I will need to mount ring backwards & then reverse the plate under the bag?
Unfortunately I can't say for sure which will fit you bike best, the Daytime will fit for sure! If you use the bike filter on their website, whatever tankbags they list for sale for your bike, they deem befitting.
Are these bags compatible with the Alu-Rack like the evo bags? I really loved using the Evo Sport model as a quick-detach tail bag and would like to upgrade to the Pro.
I couldn't tell you for sure, but pretty sure they will. The way the tank ring attaches to the bike hasn't changed, just how the tank bag attaches to the ring.
Hi again. Im a little late to thus vid but having now bought the new GT im looking to go for the Engage tank bag. As I have a garmin on the handlebar mount I cant have the bag to high as it will block the view. I've tried the standard evo engage bag but keen on the pro version. Do you know if the pro sits higher than the evo version please mate? Also do you have a discount code
I'm not sure what guidelines they go by, but I'd imagine if they impair the clocks, and ignition, or just don't fit the shape of the tank, then they'll be deemed not to fit.
Have you tried the pro gs on your 1290, Do you know anyone with an 890r to test that bag on? I'm gearing up for some longer rides and hoping the pro gs will fit as the micro is too small for my needs
I have a question. I have the KTM 1290 2019 GT and am planning on fitting my Garmin XT to the centre clamp of the handlebars. I’m interested in the SW Motech Pro City. Do you know if the sat nav will be obscured by the tank bag at all? Thanks.
Hi I couldn't say for sure! I had my sat nav mounted above the clocks on my GT. You might be a bit cramped for space, although with the Pro tank bags there is a good amount of adjustability available!
@@thelikeablerider8800 Thanks for a quick reply. On the 2019 GT you can't mount the sat nav above the clocks which it what I wanted to do in the first place.
Sorry about reposting.... used an old redundant account there. I have subscribed and look forward to a response to the following.....Great and timely review - I hope to buy one out here in Thailand before I go touring soon. The only issue that I have is that they appear to be easily nickable..... albeit the base plate stays put. Has there any thought been given to the security of these bags? I'd hate for mine to disappear while I was getting my coffee fix at the service station....... Cheers again.
They do sell a small cable lock, so you can secure it to the bike to prevent a quick steal. Do bare in mind that whatever you do, if the thief wants it, he/she will get it off, but that's true of any bike kit.
Hi - I've just got a R1200GS already fitted with a SW Motech tank ring. I'm pretty sure it's not the ION, but not sure if it's an EVO or PRO ring. Do you know if I got the Pro GS Bag, would with tank ring work with it? (I don't want to buy a PRO ring if the EVO one works!) - thanks for the review!
The Micro for sure for just a day tank bag, depends in what you want it for. Have you had a look on SWMOTECH website to see what they say will fit your bike?
Just ordered a F900R and thinking of getting one of therse. Two questions:L 1.do you think that these would fit on the bike after getting the GPS mount which mounts at the base of the handlebars? 2. Do you think it's worth the extra 40-50 to get this over the EVO range which has slightly higher capaciity? Considering the City and it looks great!
You would have less room for sure if you have your GPS mounted there. Couldn't tell you for sure as I don't know the bike. The upgrade is definitely worth the extra spend.
Great review, but just going of topic I noticed you have the standard mirrors back on your bike did you not like the end bar mirrors? I was thinking of getting some for my bike!
Thanks for a great review, Couple of questions... does this Pro range replace the Evo, and are the mountings compatible? It looks like SW have deleted the very useful zipped pocket from the rear of the City bag?
Sehr gutes Video. Habe lange nach einen Video gesucht in dem alle Modelle vorgestellt werden. Übrigens Videos in deutscher Sprache sind auch sehr willkommen :)
Great range of tank bags and the new magnetic attachment works well BUT what you failed to mention is that you can't sit your phone or camera down inside the bag as the magnet will screw with it! Shame good effort though!
Pro Daypack - Perfect for one or 2 days! Can put in a bottle of water, sandwich, rain clothes, shirt, short, toothbrush AND I do not feel disturbed during by the pack during my ride. KTM 1290 super duke R
Probably also worth saying that none of these bags impair vision to the speedo and onboard dash!
TheLikeableRider thanks for the overview ! Hope we could see you riding with these sweet bags ! More individual reviews hopefully!
Great review! New subscriber after Teapot One podcast and going back over your older material. Really enjoying it.
Hi
Thanks for coming across👍
FYI for you, TLR, the panels on top are called MOLLE. Origins in military applications, has started seeing use in a number of non tactical areas. My Mosko Moto Nomad tank bag on my GSA has molle, though its the standard nylon type, not the fancier rubberized stuff SWMotech is using here. Great system for attaching all sorts of aftermarket stuff beyond what SWM might offer and a good idea on their part. I'll have to look at the smaller ones for my new SDR.
Thanks for the reviews. I have a couple SW Motech for other bikes and trying to big one for the new Duc. Very helpful review.
Fitment us not so much to do with shape, though this is a consideration, it’s to do whether the bag limits the steering lock (turning).
Helpful fitting video, thanks. I'd already bought the DayPro, for my V100 Mandello and whilst it fits quite easily and seems pretty tough there are some cons. 1: at this price why can't they include printed fitting instructions, I had to scan to phone, upload pdf, then print myself ( NOT GOOD for £150 or more, it's 3 x A4 sheets f.f.s. ) 2: my unit lies slightly on tilt ( I've tried all the obvious refittings, the expansion zip, both rings etc. I'm still looking at a bag sitting a few degrees off of North ) - Not a deal breaker... but a niggle at the price. 3: the phone/map holder is an 'extra' starting at £28 and up to £50+ . Sadly, they appear to be challenging BMW for extras rip-off status.
I'm pretty sure the lack of printed instructions is due to companies trying to limit on wasting paper. Me personally, I prefer to have it on my phone, instead of paper flying around my garage. That's a shame you can't quite get the fit you're after, challenging to make a wide variety of tankbags that'll fit every bike exactly.
Thanks for this video as I am considering getting an SW Motech tank and tail bag. Very helpful. Please keep us updated on information and updates regarding their luggage 👍
Good video! I just would really appreciate a quick look inside those bags. Even a photo of inside...
If you message me on my Facebook or Instagram page (links in the description) I can sort you out with pictures of the Tankbag that you're interested in👍
Das bisher beste "Erklär-Video" zu den Tankrucksäcken von SW-Motech
Danke dir ganz herzlich👍😎
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...ich würde am liebsten mit meiner DR mal rumkommen um an-zu-probieren 😉
Wo bist du?😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 aktuell wohne ich in OWL Nähe Warendorf
Astonishing. I liked the look of the new Pro line bags, and went looking for videos hopefully showing them off on bikes so I could maybe kind of get a rough idea of what might be a good shape for my bike, a 2017 KTM Super Duke GT. I was, to say the least, surprised to find this exact video. Thank you, I just went and bought the City.
I have the evo city tank bag, it is still working well, have fitted to quite few of my bikes. If the bag ever fails this would be my replacement.
Thanks very much for the review, it was extremely helpful and well made. I own a Daypack EVO, and I was thinking of switching to the new mount system. It's quite disappointing they haven't provided adapters to retrofit the Pro locking system to the old bags.
But even more importantly... why on Earth have they removed the shoulder straps? It was the only way to carry the bag around when not on the motorcycle, and from what I see on their website, there's no mention of it in the new tank bags line. Considering that they cost almost double the money than the Givi models, and they don't provide any quick way to lock the bags to the tank (Givi provides a new TanklockED key-based system), I'm afraid I'm gonna switch brands.
Great vid and really good to see them mounted on the bike to get a better idea of size. Quick and to the point good work 👍
Glad you liked it Andrew, and thanks for your comment✌😜
Some great information on tank bags. I am currently looking at a bag for my 2019 GSA
Thank you - very informative and helpful. After watching, I decided to go with one - pro gs for xl 750 Transalp. Thanks again - cheers.
You're more than welcome, glad it helped👍😜
Just ordered the pro city for my GS, down for £126 well happy 😊 hopefully have it before my trip around the UK 🇬🇧 at the end of the month. Should be, as it is DPD and they usually take a few days.
I saw Teapotone too on his reviews .. this is excellent. Thank you for showing them all. Fingers crossed 3 weeks in Norway September 2021..... so the GS giant one it is then !!!
Quite a range. Good idea to stick em on your bike. Gives a good idea of the sizes available. Nice vid as per👌
Cheers Stuart! Hope you keeping well?
So far so good, matey! Work is about to re-engage with the public so risk assessments are everywhere!
👍🤦♂️
Hi , can you tell me what I need to attach smartphone to the top of the micro bag. Thanks.
sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/tank+bags/accessories/4052572187388.htm
Thanks , but do I also need some sort of adapter that fits onto the bag.
Oh sorry
Is that not part of the kit?
Just looked, the T lock holder is part of the kit👍
I don’t know , I’ve ordered the micro and smartphone bag after watching your excellent video but cannot see them being connected anywhere.
Daypack for me , and on a GS for ease of use on every ride. Big enough for the day and small enough to not get in the way. Full panniers mean I don't need a big bag but tbh the GS bag looks the biz. The quality of the workmanship and materials is very high with a super easy mounting system. Nice vid mate and thanks for sharing....
Cheers Pete glad you can make use of the smaller tank bag✌😜
Great video spoilt, I think by not showing the inside storage area. Based on this video I’m going to check out their range now. Thanks.
Dein Vergleich ist sehr hilfreich. Danke Dir!
Sehr gern 🤟😎
Just mounted mine today. Great bag and easy installation
Brilliant aren't they✌😜
Nice video and description of the range. However, what it lacks, in my opinion, is information on bag width; I noticed that you didn't try turning the bars of the KTM SD GT to show whether they hit the bags on full lock.
I have a Pro Micro which was just about ok on my 1250 GS (with up and back risers). I would like to get a larger bag for tours but I think there will be a problem going up in size/volume as the Micro is only just small enough to not massively impede the bars on full lock and all the larger bags appear to be wider (not a surprise) - are any of the larger bags shaped so that they are the same width as the Micro at about expansion zip height?
Thanks Shaun, looks like SW MOTECH is the Bentley of tank bags, quality looks second to none, I’ve got Givi but may switch to these now, thanks for showing the range of them all
That locking system is so much better than before, we did a trackday last year and my mate turned up at the hotel the night before after riding 4 hours arriving at 9.30 with his entire gear for the night and next day squeezed into the micro tankbag 🤣
Wow that's good going😂😂 tooth brush and spare under crackers?
TheLikeableRider honestly god knows how he fitted it all in , flip flops, shorts, t shirt wash bag etc
Into the bloody micro!?🤦♂️😂😂
TheLikeableRider 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the video. I am interested in the trial. But what about the steering angle
I couldn't tell you, every bike is different! If you use the "bike filter" on their website then every tank bag that appears, SWMOTECH have deemed befitting for your bike.
@@thelikeablerider8800 Thank you
Made a purchase of the daypack because of this video!
Awesome, enjoy👍😜
Love the range and the new fixing system. Problem my old one wont wear out so cant buy a new one till it does. Dam that good quality equipment.
Get it on ebay✌😜
I think i will buy one for my 390 duke. I don’t know yet if i will buy the micro or the daypack, since sw-motech told me it wont fit.
A fantastic review, helpful and better than anything I've watched on these products....really well done!
Thank you Rob👍😜
With the latter model GT with TFT screen, the GPS mount is unfortunately fitted below TFT screen on the handle bar mounts. I know you have the SD R now but any idea if the city tank bag would obscure the view of the GPS. I guess the dedicated GPS mount is probably the same on the R & GT!
I’m new to your channel and very much enjoying the professionalism in the broadcast & superb filming quality. Great review thanks.
Hi Neil
Yes things become more difficult if you have stuff mounted further forward. The TFT on the SDR is now further forward, but none of the tank bags block my view of it. Having said that I've now had to mount my Sat Nav on the bars, and left of the display, which works fine. Thank you for your kind comment👍😜
Shaun, really keen to see how the pro tank bag range fits the SuperDuke. I have micro and Daypack already. Can you do a quick video?
still awaiting a tank fit to the XR 😉shame there's not an elastic strap across the top, so you could tuck in your ferry ticket etc when going over the pond?
They all fit the XR apart from the Pro sport👍😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 kool, got micro, and the day rear pack, Normandy next month need the space for dslr, so may get the city🤔
The City is my "goto" for longer trips👍
Thanks for nice comparison. My question is how do you feel this lock system and its durability (or dificulty to tear the tank bag off the bike) Thank you
8:34 it is still visible the odometer with this bag?
yes everything is still visible
Very informative video! I would have to try which one fits and does not bother me while driving.
What bike do you ride?
@@thelikeablerider8800 Ducati Streetfighter, I have already looked at SW Motech, the Engage (Evo) could fit without disturbing.
Does Anyone have a 2020 KTM 390 Adventure and one of these Tank bags mounted?
Hoping to see what it looks like …..Ideally the Daypack or slightly bigger 🤔
I have need to carry a dell 7410 size as A4 paper with my 2021 Suzuki gsx s750. Which one of these would be the best I should go get?
Nothing smaller than the Pro City, but couldn't say if the bigger tank bags will fit your bike. You'd have to check on their website.
Great video. I have the Evo Daypack and decided to upgrade. I bought the Pro City for my 2016 R1200GSA and sadly the bars contact the side pockets and prevent full lock. This is with the bag sitting on the tank but not fully attached (not sure if it can be returned if it's mounted?). Unless it is set back towards the rider (where it interferes with standing on trails), there's contact. Disappointing. I'll try the engage, which appears to be 3cm narrower.
That's disappointing! Do SWMOTECH list the City as befitting the 2016 GS? normally they list which tankbags will fit you bike.
@@thelikeablerider8800 After a little investigation, I found the bag will not fit the bike if bar risers are installed. Without the risers the bars can swing lock to lock with the controls slipping under the pockets. With risers installed the controls are about 1.5 inches higher, so they hit the pockets dead-on. I'll simply switch to the Micro Bag and adjust what I carry up top. I really prefer a small bag anyway. Thanks again for the Comparo!
I mentioned on the SW Motech video for these bags that you did a more entertaining review on their tank bags than they do. It provoked a response, rather an entertaining one 😂
Did they not give you a discount code for all us SW Motech tank bag potential buyers? I'm need to get one soon 😉👍
Unfortunately not Nick
excellent review, just what I was wanting to know, thanks for the great advice, perfect
Glad it helped you Glyn! Be sure to sub to see more👍😜
i have pro day pack tank bag. i want to mount gopro on it but don't know how, what are the options?
Not sure they are any options to mount it to a Tankbag, I'd imagine you get wobbly footage, be better to mount it somewhere more secure.
Great video m8,
i've placed an order for a Trail tank bag , but thinking is too big for my Tracer 9gt , however is better to have more space then no space :P
Keep the good work coming, love your end video :D
Good man, hope you get on with it👍😜
Yes. I agree. I have one too and I really love it!
I was curious if I could put my camera directly into these tank bags. In the manual it says don't put your phone or creditcard on the bottom due to the magnets. Wouldn't that also affect the camera? Wouldn't it erase the data?
I never had an issue at all, they probably have put that disclaimer in due to one or two people having had an issue.
Can I use the same tank bag for two different motorbikes as long as I have two separate tank rings for different make and model?
Yeah sure!
great review that you helped me make my mind up cheers buddy
That's quite a range they've produced.
With the tank bag accessories, (map, phone holder, etc) can they be fitted over the tank bag waterproof cover or will they have to be covered by the waterproof cover?
The rain cover will go over the top, and has a clear window so you can see through.
I see that there is a waterproof PRO Tankbag called the Yukon, can you do a review on that?
Unfortunately I don't have one to review on short notice, maybe it's something I can look into getting a hold of👍😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 well they are mostly all the same anyway just waterproof apparently so no big deal 👍
Be honest Shaun, you must be doing those bits for outtakes on purpose by now 😉
Nice vid, quick and to the point. I bought the GS one last year and am impressed. Only I find the evo locking horseshoes a bit fiddly, so i can imagine those magnets helping.
No I'm not! Still can't manage it in one take🤦♂️😂
Great video on the SW Motech tank bag range they are a great range of products.Concure with Mr Albert, in the same situation. 👍
They look great - but a locking mechanism would make them less the 'most snatchable' tankbag on the market than they appear to be.
TheLikeableRider any discount codes for swmotech?
Great video! Unfortunately due to covid, they won't be available in the US till next year. That is what I heard from Twisted Throttle.
Oh that's a shame! Definitely worth the wait Lynn✌😜
Thank you for doing this full range review of SW-Motech's tank bag range. I have a 2020 KTM SDR like you, in fact, went in that direction over the SDGT as I saw you had switched. I've gone through the shifter shaft recall, the wiring recall and numerous MTC Failure codes but things seem to have settled down. I only have about 1500 miles on her. My question: Have you tried the fit of the Pro Engage tank bag on your SDR? Too big, interferes with riding or seeing the screen? I have a Nelson-Rigg Tailbag, the small one.
No they all fit apart from the Pro Sport, and the dash is visible with all of them, even the big Pro GS👍😜
Is the magnet locking mechanism sturdy enough to handle bumpy roads ?
Dont be confused, maybe I didnt make it clear enough! The magents only guide the locking mechanism into position, the tankbag is still physically held in place by the tank ring on the filler cap, together with the mounting plate on the tankbag.
Got the Pro Sport myself, and it fits perfect on the tank of my VFR 800, really happy with it :-)
Great stuff Thomas! Must fit well on the VFR✌😜
Great video 👍. Fan of the sw motech tank bags myself.
Thanks for a very useful video! Have you ever ridden with GIVI tanklock bags? If so, how would you rate them? The GIVI range seems almost equally good quality wise but cheaper than SW. However SW seems way more practical (especially the pro range with these magnets) and just look so much better in my humble opinion.
Haven't owned one myself but have had a good look at them! The level of adjustability is far greater on the SWMOTECH bags, with regard to fittment, also now much easier to attach to the bike with this new mechanism design.
Loving mine. Quality bit of kit.
They really are✌😃
Do they attach to the original Ring or do you need to buy another ring, good video love the product...
Yes you'll need the new mounting ring, as it also has magnets built in it, for it to pull the bag into position✌😜
Thanks for the video.. how it is out of the bike.. there is only one way to carry them on the hand?.. not on the shoulder? The the precious version or I'm not seeing it correctly?.
Yes carry handles are on the front, but no shoulder strap.
Does it appear that there is any mechanism for electrifying the connection in the future? (Like the Evo Electric)
Sorry but SWMOTECH has no plans to make a powered version, like on the previous model.
Hi, thanks for the video. Very helpful indeed. I ride a 790 Adventure R . Would you have an opinion on which tank bags (Daytime, Engage, or Sport)? As you know the cap filler opens backwards/forwards on the 790 Adv R which is causing me real angst. I'm assuming I will need to mount ring backwards & then reverse the plate under the bag?
Unfortunately I can't say for sure which will fit you bike best, the Daytime will fit for sure!
If you use the bike filter on their website, whatever tankbags they list for sale for your bike, they deem befitting.
Are these bags compatible with the Alu-Rack like the evo bags? I really loved using the Evo Sport model as a quick-detach tail bag and would like to upgrade to the Pro.
I couldn't tell you for sure, but pretty sure they will. The way the tank ring attaches to the bike hasn't changed, just how the tank bag attaches to the ring.
Hi again. Im a little late to thus vid but having now bought the new GT im looking to go for the Engage tank bag. As I have a garmin on the handlebar mount I cant have the bag to high as it will block the view. I've tried the standard evo engage bag but keen on the pro version. Do you know if the pro sits higher than the evo version please mate? Also do you have a discount code
Yes the newer Pro version sits a little higher than the Evo Engage.
Thank you. Evo bag it is then. Off to Germany, Austria, Swiss and route des grand alpes in May so will look out for you lol
I'm really disappointed that SW-Motech only rates the 2 smallest ones to be fitting to the KTM 790 Adventure. I wonder what the reasons might be?
I'm not sure what guidelines they go by, but I'd imagine if they impair the clocks, and ignition, or just don't fit the shape of the tank, then they'll be deemed not to fit.
Hi, do you fit a helmet inside of some of them? Ty
No unfortunately you won't be able to fit a helmet in them, they're not designed for that purpose.
Have you tried the pro gs on your 1290, Do you know anyone with an 890r to test that bag on? I'm gearing up for some longer rides and hoping the pro gs will fit as the micro is too small for my needs
I'm currently on a weekend away, and have got the Pro GS on the 1290👍
I like the pro micro for my honda grom. Are they universal fit?
The tank bags yes, but the tank ring for mounting it to the filler cap is bike specific👍
I have a question. I have the KTM 1290 2019 GT and am planning on fitting my Garmin XT to the centre clamp of the handlebars. I’m interested in the SW Motech Pro City. Do you know if the sat nav will be obscured by the tank bag at all? Thanks.
Hi
I couldn't say for sure! I had my sat nav mounted above the clocks on my GT. You might be a bit cramped for space, although with the Pro tank bags there is a good amount of adjustability available!
@@thelikeablerider8800 Thanks for a quick reply. On the 2019 GT you can't mount the sat nav above the clocks which it what I wanted to do in the first place.
@@devonbiker old message, and you maybe know.. there are some adapters to mount the GPS or phone above the clocks.. hope help you if not know it.
For a BMW F850GS what is the best bag tank?
Depends what you'll be doing with it! Day trips or something for touring?
Great video Shaun I have a ion one on the XR thinking of going to the new pro range what do u think daypack or engage on my XR 🤔👍
They should both fit fine Dale, personally I'd go with the Engage because it's slightly more formed to the tank.
Is daypack pro compatible on ninja 1000?
You'd have to check on their website, unfortunately I don't own every bike on the market, so it's impossible for me to say.
Great total review 👍
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it✌😜
Great video Shaun. Does any of these models have room for a standard 13" laptop?
The Pro GS would possibly be the only one, but not sure if it would fit through the opening!
Sorry about reposting.... used an old redundant account there. I have subscribed and look forward to a response to the following.....Great and timely review - I hope to buy one out here in Thailand before I go touring soon. The only issue that I have is that they appear to be easily nickable..... albeit the base plate stays put. Has there any thought been given to the security of these bags? I'd hate for mine to disappear while I was getting my coffee fix at the service station....... Cheers again.
They do sell a small cable lock, so you can secure it to the bike to prevent a quick steal. Do bare in mind that whatever you do, if the thief wants it, he/she will get it off, but that's true of any bike kit.
Great content 👍🏼
Hi - I've just got a R1200GS already fitted with a SW Motech tank ring. I'm pretty sure it's not the ION, but not sure if it's an EVO or PRO ring. Do you know if I got the Pro GS Bag, would with tank ring work with it? (I don't want to buy a PRO ring if the EVO one works!) - thanks for the review!
Hi m8
Unfortunately the Evo and Pro tank bags are not compatible with each other, in regard to the tank rings.
@@thelikeablerider8800 thanks for the rapid response!!!
Seeehr gutes Review...Top ;-)
aber das Ende hat mich gekillt... "Was willst du jetzt?" xD
Was hat dich gekillt?
@@thelikeablerider8800 Das Outtake... als dein Kind herein kommt und du es fragst... "Was willst du jetzt..." ;-)
✌😂😂 it can be difficult these days to get half an hour to film a vid🤦♂️
which SWMOTECH tank bag would you recommend for a 2020 Duke 390? I've been on a look out for a long time and I have not found a solution🙏 help!!!
Hi
What are you looking for, something for day trips, or longer tours. The Pro Micro or Daypack are excellent for your shorter trips!
@thelikeablerider which of these new bags would fit best for a KTM 690 Duke 2012?
best wishes from switzerland 🇨🇭
The Micro for sure for just a day tank bag, depends in what you want it for. Have you had a look on SWMOTECH website to see what they say will fit your bike?
Hi Shaun I’ve got the GS bag but thinking it’s too big, is the City Pro physicallly much smaller or is there not much difference? Thanks
Yes the City is noticeably smaller, but still plenty big enough for touring👍😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 excellent! Thank you
You're welcome! The Pro City is my go to bag for longer trips
Just ordered a F900R and thinking of getting one of therse. Two questions:L
1.do you think that these would fit on the bike after getting the GPS mount which mounts at the base of the handlebars?
2. Do you think it's worth the extra 40-50 to get this over the EVO range which has slightly higher capaciity? Considering the City and it looks great!
You would have less room for sure if you have your GPS mounted there. Couldn't tell you for sure as I don't know the bike. The upgrade is definitely worth the extra spend.
TheLikeableRider that’s awesome. How far forward does the City sit once you’ve mounted it? Looking at it I reckon I have enough space!
Couldn't tell you as every bike is different, on mine there is space
TheLikeableRider thanks dude!
Great review, but just going of topic I noticed you have the standard mirrors back on your bike did you not like the end bar mirrors? I was thinking of getting some for my bike!
Ah you're the first to have notice! The bike is sold so have put her back to stock✌😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 Hope the new one is a KTM 😉
@@thelikeablerider8800 look forward to the reveal of a new bike soon
What is the difference between SW-Motech Pro City vs Evo City tank bag? Thanks
Check this vid out where I explain the difference✌😜
ruclips.net/video/79o68B9RKRs/видео.html
@@thelikeablerider8800 Very clear explanation. Thanks.
Hello all,
Does anyone knows the total height of the PRO Daypack tank bag. 5-8l when is full expanded? and this PRO Trial tank bag
(18-20)?
Thank you.
I'll have a look for you, but I'm not at home at the moment as I'm out filimg new content👍😜
Thanks for a great review, Couple of questions... does this Pro range replace the Evo, and are the mountings compatible?
It looks like SW have deleted the very useful zipped pocket from the rear of the City bag?
Think the Evo will still be available! Unfortunately they are not compatible with one another, and yes the front pocket has gone on the City tank bag.
@@thelikeablerider8800 Thanks for getting back. Shame about the pocket on the City, I usually plop my satnav and wallet in that pocket.
Not a single shot inside the bags? Not so good.
Sehr gutes Video. Habe lange nach einen Video gesucht in dem alle Modelle vorgestellt werden.
Übrigens Videos in deutscher Sprache sind auch sehr willkommen :)
I gave this video a like after reading the title :D
Who is this guy? T-pot one ? Harrijasses was ein Bart 👍😂! Very good vid thank you!
✌😂cheers itchy!
Great range of tank bags and the new magnetic attachment works well BUT what you failed to mention is that you can't sit your phone or camera down inside the bag as the magnet will screw with it! Shame good effort though!
I've been assured by SWMOTECH that it won't happen, and I have had zero issues with the magnets! Maybe you're misinformed.....good effort though!
Are worth to buying this for my Yamaha r6 2012?
For sure! You'd have to check on their website which would best fit your bike👍😜
Very good review
They look great 👍
Good video and presentation.
Thanks Lyn✌😜
hey, which tank bag do you recommend for a cbr650?
My favourite combo is the Micro for day trips, and the City for touring👍😜