SW-MOTECH Panniers - A Closer Look 

I have a set of 10-year old Motech Dakar bags on my 2013 Super Tenere. I've been up and down the west coast in the US and all the way to Alaska thru Canada. Their bags are bombproof and the Velcro still holds like new even though I'm always undoing it.

Have them on my Street Triple 765R. Excellent piece of kit.

Interesting vid, but I went with the slc version for my z900. Glad you used the better relay for your Z. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.

Thank you for the video, it will definitely be useful in decision making for a lot of people. I also had SW-MOTECH in my selection. I already bought a Shad sh23 and a 3p system, I'll see and I'll be satisfied. I wish you many nice kilometers.

Thx for the video, used them on an mt10 a couple times before i sold it in some pretty horrible weather and never noticed any water inside, still the inner bag is a nice touch.

Great bags. Have them on my z900 -17. Had them for 4-5 years. They actually extends all the way around, not just at the upper half. Thanks for your videos, Cheers

Another great video bud. Good review on those soft panniers too. One of our biking group has those exact ones on his MT07 and they are just the business when i asked him about them. Things have changed for me now, i got the bike you didn't like the feel of!! the Z1000SX. We are just getting ready for a Spain-France trip starting in Plymouth to Santander. It's not far from us in Devon, which is convenient. Its not the first time i have done a bit of Europe on a bike, but it's been a while... Going week after next (thought i would let easter go by first!) so i might see you out west! Eagerly awaiting your video on your trip! Have a good one. Cheers

SO expensive that Motech setup, I can buy the same setup here in my country for less than 70 quid including the saddle arm pole. Saddle bag qualit is not the same but I wont pay 350 for a bag. 2:29 that plastic cover or anything to protect the paint is essential, mine got so many scratches after riding for hours.

Nice review 👍 I'm thinking of getting some for my Kawasaki Z1000SX rather than the Kawasaki original paniers...

I ordered them for my brand new z900 that i pick up next month. But now i got worried about the painjob, never thought of that. Would love and update on a good solution :D Cheers from sweden, great content.

They made me sign a "will not Mount luggage" agreement when I bought mine

Thinking of buying some blaze panniers fir my Street Triple RS moto 2 limited addition that arrives next week & wondered if they're water proof as I'm off to Pyrenees & also do a few trips in UK wet Wales & Cumbria cheers

Thank you for the video - do you know the dimensions of the opening?

Great video , has somenone try it with 2nd person on the bike and was it ok ? As i can see the velctro is on the seat and maybe this is a problem.

I bought these bags for my 2020 Z900 and I'm waiting for them to be delivered any day soon. Did you notice any scratches or wear on the back end of your bike after riding with these bags? Thanks for the review, appreciate it. Cheers

How are the bags with passengers? And can they fit a helmet? Just a curiosity. Thanks a bunch!

Do you think they are too easy to steal compared to panniers with straps that go under the seat? Considering how much they cost, I'm more worried about someone stealing the panniers rather than the contents!

Hey, is it comfy for the passenger? the extra material on top of the seat creates any discomfort? thx

Lovely bags. but I do not like velcro. Would prefer something a bit more mechanical.

You call a billboard a Tail tidy lol. You could sell advertising on those plates

What if you dont have the rear pillions foot rest on your bike? how do you fit the bracket then? How much do the bags touch or rub on the bike? what will be the fix for this?

Sorry but the new indicators are a joke its a shame Kawasaki have not provided a solution for paniers.