The V-Strom is undoubtedly becoming one of the favourite bikes for accessories makers. When I started to search the web, I was a little disapointed at how they seemed to work only for BMWs, which are excellent, but expensive bikes. I'm happy to see that they are all changing their minds and adapting their products to our dear Stroms (Vee and Wee). I'm trying to show here a comprehensive illustrated list of adventure luggage, with some additional informations and comments. Thank you for sending your suggestions and remarks.
| Aluminium or strong plastic cases |
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| MicaTech "V2" |
Partial side opening : contain
won't fall when you open it. |
At first only available for BMW,
now for a lot of bikes, among which V-STROM 650 et 1000 ! Two sizes : 37 and 45 litres, respective width 8 and 10" : 20.32 and 25.40 cm Summary of prices (ex-Tax and Transport) : - 550 $ one 37 litres case, rack included - 570 $ one 45 litres case, rack included - Set of 4 inside bags : 100 $ - Top-case rack "Pack rack" for V-Strom : 150 $ big, 120 $ medium size - Top cases : Small (40 l) : 295 $, medium (53 l) : 330 $, big (65 l) : 365 $ Choice of 3 finishes, all "powder coated" : grey, black or grey/black. |
http://www.micatech.net Asymetric rack on a 650 :  |
Racks only : Racks with cases on :  |
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| Touratech ZEGA-Case |
Complete set : Pre-mounted or not : in this case, one has to drill holes to adapt cases to brackets. Positive : it saves some money, and you choose you position in eight and back'n forth. Negative : you run the risk to drill wrongly. |
For 650 : Asymetric rack, because of the exhaust, with a small case (29 l) and a medium one (35 l). Total width : 98 cm Price : drilled : 744,31 € to drill : 686,34 € For the 1000, symétric rack and choice between 2 medium and to big cases (41 l). Prix : idem 650 Many accesories. |
www.touratech.de |
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| Touratech ZEGA PRO |
New for the beginning of 2009,
and nice ! With new accessories, too :  |
3 sizes (31, 38 or
45l) , standard or powder coated (grey). 650 : 31/38 liters : about:800 € (pre-drilled) Powder coated : about 900 €, a little more in black 1000 : 38/38 or 45/45 : prix : idem 650  |
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| Jesse Luggage Odyssey II (replaces the "Odyssey") |
Complete set. Cases can go back and forth on the rack, so you can put them frontward when you ride solo, for a better handling. Sophisticated shape... |
Symetric rack, rocking
cover. Price : 950 $  |
www.jesseluggage.com |
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| Metal Mule |
Complete set |
Choice of sizes : 31/38 or 38/38
litres, 3 finishes available : alu ("standard" : 1228.98 £ or "powder coated" : 1308.98 £) or composite : 1348.98 £ The exhaust protection is free ... |
www.metalmule.com |
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| Happy trail |
Complete sets, several models and finishes. Prices about 800 to 1000 $ |
Various sizes and shapes. |
www.happy-trail.com
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| Moto Sport Panniers | Complete set, including
interior bags Choice of 2 colours. Price : 899 $ |
Rocking cover. Baja cases are 26 litres and Bavaria 37. For the 650, they sell the small ones. Id'prefer a big and a small one, but it's not so. For the 1000 it's up to your choice. |
www.moto-sportpanniers.com |
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| MTD-Luggage |
Thoses cases are intended ro the
Moto-Sport racks above. 700 to 850 AU$ without rack |
37 litres. choice of different
finishes |
http://mtdtours.com/  |
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| SW-MoTech Trax |
Complete set, 2 finishes and
2 sizes available. Fits the removable "Quick-lock Evo" system. |
37 or 45 litres. Cover rocks frontward. There's a matching top-case. Inside and above bags available...  |
http://shop.sw-motech.com |
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| Hepco & Becker |
New for 2009 : Xplorer range. Big 45 l top case. And cool side cases ... |
www.hepco-becker.de/_eng/frameset.php |
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| Caribou | Pelican
cases fiited on a strong square tubes rack. The Pelican range has a lot of sizes, shapes and colors. You'll find good prices at : http://www.all-pelican-cases-4-less.com/index.html |
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 You can fit them by yourself on removable SW-MoTech racks, or buy adaptors at Twistedthrottle's :  |
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| Adventure soft luggage | ||||||
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| Touratech ZEGA FLEX | Soft cases. Can fit Touratech or
other racks. Sold by pair : 327 € without rack. Support Touratech pour V-Strom : 221 € |
You'll need a pair of adaptors :
65 €. Capacity : can be extended by 10 cm with a zipper. Can be joined into a backpack. |
www.touratech.de |
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| Dirt-Bagz |
Light soft adventure bags. Racks
for V-Strom, but 650 only. |
Capacity : 2X15 litres Price includes inside bags and side racks. Rack picture found in a forum
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As you can see, it needs the passenger footpegs to work, which I don't like. |
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www.dbzproducts.com/ |
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| Dan Vesel |
Left side soft bags guard. Can be fit with or without those bloody passenger footpegs. |
Choice of black or grey finish :
50 $ + Tax and transport http://community-2.webtv.net/CHERDAN/MyVStromAccessories/ |
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| Tank bags with side bags |
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| Touratech VP45 |
Set of 3 bags
attached by zippers to a model specific tank cover. Price about 175 € Fits all V-Strom 650 and 1000. |
Expandable superior bag.
Includes removable map holder. Side bags work as a fairing, protecting you thighs from cold and (light) rain. Capacity : 25+2X10 litres as standard. More bags can be added on top, and a small removable pouch at rear, which becomes a belt pouch when you stop. |
www.touratech.de |
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| Famsa |
About 220 €. Sold for V-strom 1000. Can probavly fit a 650. |
Capacity : 19+2X9 litres |
www.famsa.it/ |
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| Aerostich |
Side bags |
2 sizes : 2X6,6 l or 2X 8,8 l 2 colours : black ou yellow (for safety purpose, I guess) Price 117 $ |
www.aerostich.com |
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| To be continued ... |
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