Have ordered DUSC side cases and top-box based on your review. I was going to go GIVI but the racks were on back order. Appreciate your channel! Also going to try the big GS bag like yours - ordered the MICRO as an around town bag.
Three questions: (1) what size is your full face helmet? (2) can you please provide the measurement of the total width of the AT with both of those side cases installed? (3) have you ever used the Line Rider Moto case panniers, and if so, how do these SW Motech cases compare? Thanks and keep up the great videos!
Brother, could you show us a more detailed video with the removal of those brackets? When I look on the SW site, it doesn't show those quick release knobs you have. Did those come with the backet?
Just picked up my ATAS ES DCT yesterday and am interested this luggage. I like the metal ones but am looking for every way to keep the weight down and these seem to be around 25lbs lighter than the metal Trax boxes they offer. Being this video is 3 months ago just wondered if you have had a chance to use them and how you like them now after a few months.
I appreciate the reference to the Honda cases because no rack was tempting. However, I already had these DUSC cases (33 liter) on my Transalp and I’m waiting on the rack to transfer them to my 2024 standard Africa Twin DCT. These are awesome cases, and it’s super easy to remove the rack with the quick turn screws. And I like that it has tie downs on the corners of the cases. For a top case though I’m running SW Motech’s expanding Urban case. It’s super light, has a low profile I like, and expands plenty for any helmet. I run the SW Motech Daypack for my tank bag.
@@adventureundone - I traded the Transalp when I bought the Africa Twin. I also have a 2022 DRZ400S with most all of the desired mods, so that’s my primary go to for days I know I’ll spend a lot of time off-road. The Transalp was pretty awesome. Pretty similar power to weight ratio to the 1000cc Africa Twin. Very flickable, and a great value. I hated the tubed tires though. Got a rear flat and it was a major PITA to repair. So having the DRZ, wanting tubeless, cruise, DCT, and Apple CarPlay I made the switch. Feel like it rounds out my bike needs. Had the Transalp come with tubeless I wouldn’t have had enough motivation to change.
Appreciate the thorough review. IMHO, a matching mesh to the one on the lid that instead contains items in the main compartment would work better than side mesh panels. These cases look pretty cool, but at $2.5K, that's 1/4 the price of my TransAlp, so that's hard for me to justify. In fact, for the kind of riding/camping I want to do, I'd put that $2.5K into a trailer and make myself a toy hauler. Errbody is different though!
No padded passenger backrest pad on the top box! What on earth was Motech thinking when they designed that. Definite showstopper for me and anyone else with a passenger to carry, I'd suggest. Aside from that point, looks fine as a storage/carry. But for the extra $5 it would have cost them to stick a backrest pad on the front I fear they'll lose a lot of sales.
@@diernosaj Thanks. I'm picking my new 2024 Adventures Sports up on Tuesday, I had already ordered the full Honda Poly set. That's a big price difference, in Canada the DUSC set would be almost $1000 more so I'll stick with the Honda cases.
@@diernosaj I'm currently riding a '21 HD Pan America, I love the bike and it is brilliant when it works but I have had too many electrical issues with it and don't trust it anymore.
Not for everybody. Hard luggage is my preference for security reasons, I can both lock the cases and lock them to my bike to deter theft. Soft luggage does not offer that level of security.
no. the 19" wheel sucks...they killed with this move the ATAS Reedit for weaker commenters here 19” in front is good when you hobbit, 21” for those off the road, unpaved, far away from home not in “casa de la mama”
Maybe for you. I specifically bought the '24 ATAS because of the 19" front wheel. I planned on buying a 2017 Africa Twin until I test rode it, the handling of the 21" front wheel was terrible, I took the bike back to dealer after less than 3 miles.
@@Ash12530 I've got 37 years riding on the street, over 300,000 miles on multiple bikes. I've got the experience part down, a 21" front wheel cannot compete with a 19" for handling on the street. Off road, absolutely the 21" front wheel is better but for street riding there is no comparison.
@@michsky46 That doesn't make sense to me, you would think the more off road focused base model would have the big tank as well, more chance of being far off the beaten path away from fuel sources.
@@Sasquatch_by_Day no, what doesnt have sense is the chopped down inches on ATAS. The base model I don’t care at all. Autonomy matters to me, wheel base 21/18 is must for me. Now I would not go with any africa twin! Instead would go with triumph tiger 1200explorer
I have the 2024 DCT and love this bike. Never going back to manual. Thank you for your reviews. God bless
I do love dct, but manual with a quick shifter is so much fun.
get the honda plastic luggage, has a back rest and the cases are square so top box is a great table and the paniers are sturdier than the sw motech
Have ordered DUSC side cases and top-box based on your review. I was going to go GIVI but the racks were on back order. Appreciate your channel! Also going to try the big GS bag like yours - ordered the MICRO as an around town bag.
Yeah I ordered the micro as well. I love it beside how it hangs of the tang, just looks weird
Three questions: (1) what size is your full face helmet? (2) can you please provide the measurement of the total width of the AT with both of those side cases installed? (3) have you ever used the Line Rider Moto case panniers, and if so, how do these SW Motech cases compare? Thanks and keep up the great videos!
Brother, could you show us a more detailed video with the removal of those brackets? When I look on the SW site, it doesn't show those quick release knobs you have. Did those come with the backet?
Just picked up my ATAS ES DCT yesterday and am interested this luggage. I like the metal ones but am looking for every way to keep the weight down and these seem to be around 25lbs lighter than the metal Trax boxes they offer. Being this video is 3 months ago just wondered if you have had a chance to use them and how you like them now after a few months.
I appreciate the reference to the Honda cases because no rack was tempting. However, I already had these DUSC cases (33 liter) on my Transalp and I’m waiting on the rack to transfer them to my 2024 standard Africa Twin DCT. These are awesome cases, and it’s super easy to remove the rack with the quick turn screws. And I like that it has tie downs on the corners of the cases.
For a top case though I’m running SW Motech’s expanding Urban case. It’s super light, has a low profile I like, and expands plenty for any helmet.
I run the SW Motech Daypack for my tank bag.
Sweet, you still have your transalp also?
@@adventureundone - I traded the Transalp when I bought the Africa Twin. I also have a 2022 DRZ400S with most all of the desired mods, so that’s my primary go to for days I know I’ll spend a lot of time off-road.
The Transalp was pretty awesome. Pretty similar power to weight ratio to the 1000cc Africa Twin. Very flickable, and a great value. I hated the tubed tires though. Got a rear flat and it was a major PITA to repair. So having the DRZ, wanting tubeless, cruise, DCT, and Apple CarPlay I made the switch. Feel like it rounds out my bike needs. Had the Transalp come with tubeless I wouldn’t have had enough motivation to change.
@@Hookmeister yeah I agree, but the transalp also needs cruise control.
@@adventureundone you’re 100% right there! I forgot about that.
Appreciate the thorough review. IMHO, a matching mesh to the one on the lid that instead contains items in the main compartment would work better than side mesh panels. These cases look pretty cool, but at $2.5K, that's 1/4 the price of my TransAlp, so that's hard for me to justify. In fact, for the kind of riding/camping I want to do, I'd put that $2.5K into a trailer and make myself a toy hauler. Errbody is different though!
i wish i had smaller head. just got these 41 liter ones yesterday, but my helmet wont fit because it is so large.
I'm not a huge fan of the plastic panniers. I do love the weight savings and the capacity, but the non-securing brackets are a deal-breaker.
How long did it take for shipping for the set? I ordered these and they told me it was going to be 6-8 weeks due to back order.
No padded passenger backrest pad on the top box! What on earth was Motech thinking when they designed that. Definite showstopper for me and anyone else with a passenger to carry, I'd suggest. Aside from that point, looks fine as a storage/carry. But for the extra $5 it would have cost them to stick a backrest pad on the front I fear they'll lose a lot of sales.
@@brianhoward9217 I agree it need a back pad
ABS is the best material for motorcycle paniers.
Hi..
Can i know what is the size of your box? Is it M size 33L or L size 41L?
Saved me from purchasing factory boxes.
Was there a price difference between the SW-MOTECH and the Honda ABS luggage?
Honda's Poly case set is about $1,800. The aluminum set is about $2,300. The SW Motech DUSC set is about $2,486.
@@diernosaj Thanks. I'm picking my new 2024 Adventures Sports up on Tuesday, I had already ordered the full Honda Poly set. That's a big price difference, in Canada the DUSC set would be almost $1000 more so I'll stick with the Honda cases.
@@Sasquatch_by_Day Lucky. I really want the new 24 AS ES DCT. Im on a 23 KLR 650 ADV ABS right now.
@@diernosaj I'm currently riding a '21 HD Pan America, I love the bike and it is brilliant when it works but I have had too many electrical issues with it and don't trust it anymore.
For the entire build out, there was about a $300 difference
SMDSR- your video quality is very good and your content quality is at least on par with YT creators well above your recognition. Well done.
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Hey you can get the adventure set for only 2500 dollars.... That's ridiculous.
Dude that tank bag is ridiculous lol. Looks like a bad idea to impede your ability to control your bike
I could fit my tent, air mattress, and tent in that tank bag. It is huge!
Yeah it’s coming off
🤣🤣
Oops, I meant tent, air mattress, and sleeping bag. I said tent twice.
@@Sasquatch_by_Dayyou could probably fit two tents in there
not fun of the sw motech either, soft luggage is better
Not for everybody. Hard luggage is my preference for security reasons, I can both lock the cases and lock them to my bike to deter theft. Soft luggage does not offer that level of security.
Better for what?
@@razorwired130 do a research you will understand!
no. the 19" wheel sucks...they killed with this move the ATAS
Reedit for weaker commenters here 19” in front is good when you hobbit, 21” for those off the road, unpaved, far away from home not in “casa de la mama”
Maybe for you. I specifically bought the '24 ATAS because of the 19" front wheel. I planned on buying a 2017 Africa Twin until I test rode it, the handling of the 21" front wheel was terrible, I took the bike back to dealer after less than 3 miles.
@@Ash12530 base model small tank,… sucks too 😅🤌
@@Ash12530 I've got 37 years riding on the street, over 300,000 miles on multiple bikes. I've got the experience part down, a 21" front wheel cannot compete with a 19" for handling on the street. Off road, absolutely the 21" front wheel is better but for street riding there is no comparison.
@@michsky46 That doesn't make sense to me, you would think the more off road focused base model would have the big tank as well, more chance of being far off the beaten path away from fuel sources.
@@Sasquatch_by_Day no, what doesnt have sense is the chopped down inches on ATAS. The base model I don’t care at all. Autonomy matters to me, wheel base 21/18 is must for me.
Now I would not go with any africa twin! Instead would go with triumph tiger 1200explorer