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aloh · January 24th, 2009, 02:47 AM

Sportbikes are fun...until you realize that you have to carry alot of stuff. Ive been doing some research about some cargo transportation solutions and now I want to see if anyone has some opinions or reviews.

First off, I decided on a backpack instead of a saddle or tank bag because they are also useful and comfortable to carry around off the bike. Also, tank bags have some fairly strong magnets which arent so friendly to laptops and other electronics. Regular backpacks also seem to have alot of loose straps and such that flap around in the wind.

Some criteria I was interested in were space, size, aerodynamics, comfort, styling, price, and helmet storage capabilities. So far, there isn't one "perfect" backpack I have come across that satisfies all of them...

Here are some of the backpacks I like:

1) Kreiga R25 (~$160)
http://www.kriega.com/pages_uk/r25/R25-topframeset.html

What I like: It was designed for riders, by riders. If you take a look at the website, it'll show you a bunch of the unique features it has. It seems to be one of the most comfortable backpacks on the market. From waht I've read on different forums and reviews, it has outstanding build quality.

But then again: It doesnt hold a helmet. Its also not quite as affordable as the Joe Rocket one below.

2) Axio Swift 2.0 (~$170)
http://www.axio-usa.com/swift2_black_m.html

What I like: Admit it, it looks damn good. It also looks pretty aerodynamic as well.

But then again: This is even more expensive than the Kriega R25. The lowest price I have found it for is $170. For the price, the kriega seems to be a better value because of the unique features it has. No helmet storage.

3) Joe Rocket Blaster (~$90)

What I like: It can fit a full face helmet completely within the backpack itself. Its pretty affordable.

But then again: From what I have read, it is a very tall backpack. Shorter people (I am 5'7") might find it a bit awkward. Also, if you decide to put the helmet in the backpack, it takes up some of the storage space.

4) Ogio No Drag (~$120)
http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164

What I like: After watching a nice video review on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTpjm...e=channel_page), this backpack seems to be quite spacious. It is also designed to be aerodynamic. It can carry a helmet too.

But then again: Like the Joe Rocket backpack, this one is also quite tall. Could be an issue for shorter people. It might make you look like a turtle too.

5) Boblbe-e (~$240)
http://www.boblbee.com/us/artiklar/A...tID=881&ID=194

What I like: It is CE certified as a back protector. It uses a hard shell, so you stuff is less likely to be crushed or damaged.

But then again: Its the most expensive option of them all. $240!!! Yikes.

6) Icon Squad II (~$125)
http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=1667&id=7047

Link to original page on YouTube.

What I like: High visibility, helmet storage, jacket storage, has lots of pockets and space for stuff!

But then again: I'll get back to you when i think of something

January 24th, 2009, 02:47 AM	#1
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	Riding Backpacks! Sportbikes are fun...until you realize that you have to carry alot of stuff. Ive been doing some research about some cargo transportation solutions and now I want to see if anyone has some opinions or reviews. First off, I decided on a backpack instead of a saddle or tank bag because they are also useful and comfortable to carry around off the bike. Also, tank bags have some fairly strong magnets which arent so friendly to laptops and other electronics. Regular backpacks also seem to have alot of loose straps and such that flap around in the wind. Some criteria I was interested in were space, size, aerodynamics, comfort, styling, price, and helmet storage capabilities. So far, there isn't one "perfect" backpack I have come across that satisfies all of them... Here are some of the backpacks I like: 1) Kreiga R25 (~$160) http://www.kriega.com/pages_uk/r25/R25-topframeset.html What I like: It was designed for riders, by riders. If you take a look at the website, it'll show you a bunch of the unique features it has. It seems to be one of the most comfortable backpacks on the market. From waht I've read on different forums and reviews, it has outstanding build quality. But then again: It doesnt hold a helmet. Its also not quite as affordable as the Joe Rocket one below. 2) Axio Swift 2.0 (~$170) http://www.axio-usa.com/swift2_black_m.html What I like: Admit it, it looks damn good. It also looks pretty aerodynamic as well. But then again: This is even more expensive than the Kriega R25. The lowest price I have found it for is $170. For the price, the kriega seems to be a better value because of the unique features it has. No helmet storage. 3) Joe Rocket Blaster (~$90) What I like: It can fit a full face helmet completely within the backpack itself. Its pretty affordable. But then again: From what I have read, it is a very tall backpack. Shorter people (I am 5'7") might find it a bit awkward. Also, if you decide to put the helmet in the backpack, it takes up some of the storage space. 4) Ogio No Drag (~$120) http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164 What I like: After watching a nice video review on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTpjm...e=channel_page), this backpack seems to be quite spacious. It is also designed to be aerodynamic. It can carry a helmet too. But then again: Like the Joe Rocket backpack, this one is also quite tall. Could be an issue for shorter people. It might make you look like a turtle too. 5) Boblbe-e (~$240) http://www.boblbee.com/us/artiklar/A...tID=881&ID=194 What I like: It is CE certified as a back protector. It uses a hard shell, so you stuff is less likely to be crushed or damaged. But then again: Its the most expensive option of them all. $240!!! Yikes. 6) Icon Squad II (~$125) http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=1667&id=7047 Link to original page on YouTube. What I like: High visibility, helmet storage, jacket storage, has lots of pockets and space for stuff! But then again: I'll get back to you when i think of something __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R Last futzed with by aloh; January 24th, 2009 at 12:48 PM.