Best Motorcycle Tank Bags 

4 years ago "I'm no handy man" Modern day fortnine. "Watch me completely reassemble a KLR650"

Having literally watched Ryan rebuild the KLR from the ground up I scrolled down here just for the "I'm no handyman" comments. I was not disappointed.

In case no one has mentioned it in the comments before, the high vis interior of the bag is useful to contrast against all the stuff in the bag so that you are not just looking into a dark hole.

been through all of the videos. The best reviews on You Tube. concise, informative but without lots of shouting which so many channels seem to do now!! Many thanks, keep them coming!!

" My generation doesn't know how to use a map anyway " best one ever Ryan!!

I purchased the Icon Urban last year for my 10 week Adv trip based on your review. I can say it was really great. I especially appreciated the comfort of the backpack mode when getting off the bike and doing an 8-10 mile hike. Keep up the great work. The magnets worked fine on my Super Tenere. One modification I made to the bag was to have a local upholstery shop add a strap to the top to go around my handle bar mount, which worked fine.

FYI, the 18L Cortech bag is expandable with a zipper like a lot of roller board luggage is. When unexpanded it is the same size as the 12L, which I think is plenty of room for typical commuting gear and other necessities.

"I'm no handyman" Rebuilding engine.

Absolute best videos on RU-vid! No way possible could I count how many times I've shared your links with other riders !!!!!!! Keep it up !

Once upon a time, Ryan got through an entire review without one single joke. Now it's after every sentence. Good times!

On my 07 dl1000 I had a bags connection tank bag with an SW Motech powered tank ring. It was awesome. Super easy to get at the fuel cap and no straps to rub paint. Plus with the power I could charg my phone inside the bag.

Hey Man U make some really great videos!!! Love how u get straight to the point no long drawn out intro! Can u please make some review videos on some cruiser items?

Hey man I love your videos. Short intro, right to the point, clean and well edited etc. keep it up. I hope it's paying off for you.

Glad to have found you ForNine! Thank you very much Ryan for everything, regards

Wow! No mention of the best tank bags ever made! Sw motech. They clip onto your tank and release just as easily to fill up.

really super job of explaining, quite a public speaker

Just got my own coretech and i love it! Thanks for the recommendation!

"I am no handy man"... The man has a video assembling a bike from scratch... We love you Ryan!

"Most of Canada is an honest neighbourhood" 😂😂 love it

The GIVI EA106 B is the coolest tank bag I've ever had and I think should definitely be in the top 5 of the compact small bags. 42 bucks and absolutely perfect on my R1

Just bought the low profile version of the Cortech bag for my KLR and it is just about perfect.

I love the givi tank bags. Plenty of size option and the one click tang flange is perfect. No straps just click the bag on. Want to fuel up, click it off again.

Thanks for the reviews. I checked out a couple of those bags . All were good. I ended up buying the 12 liter Cortech 2.0 for my wife and the 18 liter for myself. I ride a 2003 Honda Valkyrie and a Honda Blackbird . My wife rides a Hayabusa.. We made good choices. Thanks for your review.

I have the smaller icon bag and I love it for holding garage clicker, gloves, eye glasses and Chapstick and other little things...its big enough/ small enough for everyday riding but the bigger bag would be great for long distance riding...thanks for the reviews

Love my Wolfman tank bags, fender bags, and tail bag.

Great Video and very good production. Thanks for taking the time to edit your video so well.

I have been riding for about 3 years with the Givi GRT Series tank bag, the GRT 715 (not the new one, but the previous model). The base mount is strap-held, with a nice hole in it for fuel tank access, so i only have to release a couple of snap buckles to refuel. It has 2 side non-waterproof pockets (although never had a single droplet of rain water in them), and a large main pocket with a compartment on the lid wich is transparent from the outside - great for a roadmap (i don't know how you do it in Canada, but i still can read a map - and actually prefer one on my trips, just to randomly choose roads i haven't rode before). The best thing about this bag is it's waterproofness - i usually carry my camera in it, and never had a leak, even after riding for more than 5 hours in a downpour at slow speeds (escorting a group of cyclists).

While some people hate them, I’m a big fan of tank bags. I have three I’ve owned for years, and which I use regularly: a small and very low profile Ogio, a smallish Icon, and a larger/expandable FirstGear Silverstone. All three are magnetic, so a bike with a steel tank was a factor in my purchase decision when I bought a new motorcycle last fall.

I have the cortech 2 side bags and tail bag and was thinking about getting the tank bag. Cortech features are great. Nice review.

Wow your favorites are all huge. I like the much smaller units.

Thanks man 👨 Love ❤ all your videos

I only use my tank bag for some snacks and water bottle. I found the clear window on top is no good in the summer as my phone was exposed to the sun and heat causing it to overheat and shutdown. Just a personal opinion but they are great for those long rides.

Funny to look back at this 4 years down the line and hearing Ryan say he’s no handyman as a recommendation... having seen him rebuild complete motorcycles from scratch and bolts I’m a bit doubtful..

The legend in the making...

Very professional review. A bit more light needed, but I enjoyed it. The GL is too expensive. I wish Cortech bags were widely available in Europe. 20L tank bags get in the way.

The one missing is the Bagster tank cover/bag combination. They are pricey but you get a contoured make/model and colour matched tank cover with universal Bagster tank cover mounts which means that if you own multiple bikes the tank bag can fit on any bike. Also, with D-rings up front, all you have to do is unbuckle the rear mounting points (a simple push of a button) and the bag flips forward for refueling. This way if you forget to recoup, the bag is still attached by the D-rings. I have used Bagster for years and never scratched a tank nor lost anything.

In my opinion the SW-Motech Evo bags should have made the list

I have that Cortech 2.0 bag and I love it! I decided to use it without the pad because it got in the way and my gas tank is plastic so it's probably not going to get scratched. If it does scratch, the tank bag will hide it.

OK, time for a new tank bag video!! Sure Wish icon was making newer versions of the urban. (needs an a "not urban" version that uses straps and isn't so wide)

Hey Ryan, CW from Deep Cove BC. Hey have you ever looked into Enduristan tankbags like the Sandstorm 3S? There stuff is a bit expensive, no more than GL but build quality seems to be really good and the part I like is they are waterproof so no cover is required. Just sayin man!

You should check out the Mosko Moto Nomad tank bag Ryan. I have mine on the Africa Twin and I love it. Great vid as always.

GL is good I've rode 4000 km with it. some water does get in however but easy to work around. Nice work

The Diablo 4L isn't a bad choice; I've just never been a fan of GL's mounting system. Looping the straps (versus the buckles included with the Enduristan bags) makes having a fixed point to tighten from a bit trickier, and the harness is more obtrusive when the bag isn't mounted. As with all GL bags, they are not natively waterproof and rely on an inner dry bag, which is not required with any of the Enduristan bags. x2 Eunduristan

Thanks! Can you make a video, which is the smallest tanklock tank bag?

any of t h e givi or sw motech quick locks work without the need for straps or magnets

Product links and video timestamps: 0:08 - Cortech Super 2.0 12-Litre Tank Bag: frt9.co/9jveo4 2:29 - Giant Loop Diablo Pro Tank Bag: frt9.co/4u2fbr 4:28 - Nelson-Rigg CL-2020 GPS Sport Tank Bag: frt9.co/qth92a 6:23 - Icon Urban Tank Bag: frt9.co/n1wezu

Call me a dork, but it is worth mentioning that the Nelson Rigg uses hooks vs. the traditional buckle snap we are all used to. It was something I wasn't sure of when it comes to the repetitive task of petro fill-ups.

I have the Icon tank bag , I've had it for 2 years great bag ! I'm buying my 2nd Icon tank bag soon 👍👊👊👊👊👊👊👊✌

Hey Ryan, I know this is an older video, and I'm sure you've got a GANG of other content you are busy with, however.... Wondering where exactly you mounted the "bottom" strap on the Super 2.0 to that Vstrom and how much play there was after mounting. Having a hell of a time getting it right. I could just be an idiot...im probably an idiot. Thanks dude, cheers

I think we need an updated video on this. Cover some of the tank bags that have a tank attachment instead of straps and nowadays there are waterproof ones. For me the worse in a tank bag is not being waterproof and I have to slam that cover on top... What I ended up doing in 2018 was to have a plastic bag inside mine to avoid items such as power banks to get water on, it worked, but I would rather not have to do it, although paying £200 for another tank bag is not an option, although you can use Fabsil product (it works on a lot of items if you looking for a do it all waterproofing product)

I've had the Icon Urban for like a year and never remembered that it turns into a backpack. Jeeez.

Hi ryan nice reviews, I think you should look at some of the sw motech stuff too.

I don't care about these tank bags, I just want to know where you got that shirt.

Wolfmann thank bags are good too!!

Good to see reviews of other tanks bags although for me nothing tops Enduristan 👍

I've got a Givi EA106B. It's truly tiny - officially six litres, but I'll be buggered if I can find half of those - but if it's just me and the holy trinity of phone, wallet and keys, that's enough. Slap the magnets on, key in ignition, go. Plus I can tuck behind my VTR1000F's windscreen without interacting with the bag at all, so the small size is an advantage in this respect.

Icon Urban would work really well with my Wolf.

Maybe we could have a update version clip for those tank bags?

nicely done!

Ryan, check some tank bags from Indian brands, they are way more easy to use including easy access to fuel cap and padded backpack straps, 1680d material, hi viz rain covers, great shape retention and much more. Also, in some of them, you don't have to remove the base to access backpack straps.

@fortnine lets get a 2021 updated list!

How about an update on some of the newer stuff

Not sure if you can get them in Canada but you should check out Enduristan tank banks. They are fully waterproof! I use the Enduristan 4H on my R1200 GSA.

I would normally agree with the hi-vis color on the inside but I have a Kreiga US-20 drybag with the white waterproof bag, then I bought an SW-Motech Legend bag and even during the day with a flashlight is still hard to see inside it

How far this channel has come

how sturdy is the first bag with the magnet option: Cortech Super 2.0 12-Litre Tank Bag ?

I love the nelson rigg cl2020 unfortunately its closed out.

Surprised to see rust under the tank cap. I have watched a few of your videos and until this one I was thinking that bike is a BMW GS. Suzuki did do an great job of imitating the GS look!

What would you recommend for a larger tank bag than the one's you shown here?

I love your Channel ;It's weird how much you look like King Joffrey from GOT :)) thumbs up

How would the cortech fit on a small dual sport bike? Yamaha xt250?

Mosko Nomad. Beast machine.

One more question Ryan, I agree with you the GL diablo is a really good choice for riders that need to stand up on the pegs. My only concern is the amount of movement or side to side play due to the zipper. Did you have a chance to ride with it on or test how it plays out in riding? I've narrowed down my list to the Diablo or the Endurostan Sandstorm 4H.

BAGSTER. They're from Europe, they're expensive but the cover is color matched to your make and model and the cover has universal mounts for their tank bags.

Ryan, you know alot about bags so could you find sportbike tankbags? also my tank has tanklock on it and can't find any small bags, thanks

is there a cable port on the back of the GPS pocket on the Nelson Rigg bag?

Have u done a vid on dirt bike fender bags

What tank bag would you recommend for a 2014 KTM exc 350f?

Hey Ryan- this is Shelby from ERA FOR A MOMENT (i use the band account-hence the odd username)...but wanted to just say your channel is great. Just started getting into riding and have been watching all your vids. Great info for so many aspects! As much as i like revzilla as well - the guys on there, esp Anthony i think - TOO MUCH. Dial it down a little man...too showy - so it seems disingenuous. You are adorable, great delivery, natural, honest in your reviews and a great, dry humor in it as well. Thanks for the info - i will continue to watch!

What are your thoughts on the Joe Rocket Manta XL ?

No SW-Motech Evo locking bags because... you don't sell them at F9?

Nice bike my next bike will be a BMW GS adventure or Can am luxury spider!

this is my first motorcycle video that ive seen where someone has their bike in what appears to be a bedroom or living room lmao

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that is the cortech bag that I own, it is vertically expandable (which is where you will find the missing 4 liters).

I ride honda st1300. I want space. Waterproof. Backpack option. And I’d like some type of security so that if I leave the tank bag on the bike when parked someone can’t open or steal it. Is this possible?

How about giving? With filler port adapter?

Can you suggest a best fit for a bobber kind of bike?

" McGyver it" we use that in latin america too, we say "McGyverearlo". It's cool when we hace things in common like these

Have you ever tried Bagster? I have run them on my last 6 mikes for 2 reasons. One the tank cover matches my particular model and colour and it has never scratched the tank. Second the tank bag snaps on the cover and flips up for fueling (but stays attached so you can never loose it).

How long does it take for a phone in the pocket to overheat and shut down?

How much did those V strom saddlebags cost you, when you got that bike

Did you ever heard of bagster? it is a bit expensive but i would say best tank bag system on the market

i dont recommend magnetic straps, imagine getting dirt or something in there and scratching your fuel tank.. no thanks, doesnt feel worth the risk

I have the Cortech 2.0 low profile bag that expands from 5 liters to 10 liters and I think it's a great bag. The one gripe I have is the plastic map holder on the top. It's absolutely useless. That is such an 80's design when we actually used maps but Cortech really dropped the ball on this map cover. Firstly it's way to small to insert a road map unless you fold it about 5 times which it would to thick to insert. I mean what were they thinking with all the tech gadgets out there they couldn't design something like the Nelsen Rigg has a removable GPS/Cell Phone and spare pocket holder? Nelson Rigg CL-2015 Journey Sport Motorcycle Tank Bag

"I'm no handyman" *completely disassembles and reassembles a motorbike

What size is that cortech tank bag? i need that bag^^. i dont no that bag size... Is that 12L ??

This is a good video, can you do one that is more relevant to 2022...

How about SW Motech or Chase Harper made in the ole' USA?

Talented presenter...

Ryan Ryan Ryan.. not even one trully waterproof offering? 😉 I live in the wetest land of them all my frined (UK) and need something trully waterproof. What would recommend? (Bike type: small, nimble dual sport). Moochos gracias 🍻