Givi B45+ Top Box - 6 month Review

[@TyresNTorque]

What luggage do you use? Please subscribe, it’s a huge help in growing this channel 😊

[@paulhird941]

Very helpful, thank you. I'm keen on getting one of these and your review covers everything and more that I needed to know. The beauty of these plastic GIVI cases I think is the simplicity, its light weight, and the effortless monolock system.

[@TyresNTorque]

Hi Paul 👋 Thank you very much for the feedback, I’m really glad this was useful 😊 I agree, simple, light, durable and easy to use - what more would anyone need 😊 I presume you are ordering one?

[@TwoWheelsAdventureRider]

Very useful my friend!! Keep going with your nice videos!!

[@TyresNTorque]

Thank you very much! I will do my best 😊

[@TheAdventureFae]

Really great, well organised and informative review, enjoyed it! Thank you

[@TyresNTorque]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the feedback 😊 I’m hoping to get another review done soon, I’m just not sure what on yet 😂

[@bloebb85]

Brilliant , just ordered a Transalp and looking for this TopBox, so this video is perfect for me 😅 thank you very much for this great review , answered everything I wanted to know ! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 😊 I’m glad this was useful and thank you very much for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Great! 😃 What colour did you go for? Please subscribe if you can. It’s a huge help in growing this channel 👍

[@bloebb85]

@@TyresNTorque Same Colour, I think it is the best looking ! For Saddlebags I went for C-bow Panniers with Vanucci Sportivo Bags! You have a new Subscriber 🫡 Ride safe

[@TyresNTorque]

@@bloebb85 Brilliant, I agree! White is the best looking but I would have any of the 3 😊 I haven’t heard of those before. I’ll have to have a look into them. I’m keen to do another review but not sure what on yet. Thank you very much! You too 😊👊

[@joaoc.martins5283]

Same here. Just picked my white Transalp yesterday and looking for this TopBox! Perfect match!

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 👋 Good choice of colour 😊👌 I hope this video was useful. Have you gone for any optional extras? Please subscribe 😊

[@martythompson6509]

For others looking at top boxes, i fitted a hepco and Becker. It's plate bolted straight on without needing any brackets. 👍

[@TyresNTorque]

Thank you for sharing this. Hopefully it will help someone out 😊

[@synchronic_9044]

Which Model did you get?

[@martythompson6509]

@@synchronic_9044 FIIK..... I just looked and it doesn't have any model numbers on it that I can find.

[@joaorocha144]

can you link it?

[@TyresNTorque]

www.givi.co.uk/givi-products/cases-for-motorcycles-and-scooters/plastic-motorcycle-top-cases/b45

[@jojocfdr]

👍👍👍. Thanks you from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@TyresNTorque]

You are very welcome, I hope you found this video useful. Please subscribe 😊

[@mike1967sam]

Hello, I have the same exact top box on my Honda Forza 750. I was thinking of buying a new one that takes up to 10 kg but this one suits me fine. I fit a jacket and my backpack for work and it's perfectly fine. My jacket weighs about 2 kg and my back pack with books weighs about 4 kg, so I actually load the B45 with double the weight it's supposed to carry, nevertheless, I've not had any problems with it.

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 👋 Thank you very much for sharing this Mike, great to know what you are filling it with, hopefully it gives other riders an idea of what it can take. I too have loaded mine up more than the stated limited with no issues 😊 It’s a fantastic top box and great value for money in my eyes. Do you have any more luggage on your bike?

[@johand9899]

looks so much better than a square aluminium Fishing box.

[@TyresNTorque]

I agree 😊 I think it suits my bike well. The gloss strips on the top of the box are a nice touch too. What luggage are you using? 😊

[@johand9899]

@@TyresNTorque I just bought a xl650v with some work. I'm going to use the shad sh37. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPdgYOpicaSqbs

[@johand9899]

I just bought a xl650v with some work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPdgYOpicaSqbs Im going to use the shad sh37

[@johand9899]

@@TyresNTorque I just bought a XL650V. im going to use the Shad SH37

[@johand9899]

@@TyresNTorque kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPdgYOpicaSqbs

[@detset406]

Great review! A question hopefully you or someone could answer. Can 2 helmets fit into it? As i'm looking for a top box i can use whilse riding with my girlfriend on the back and soemwhere to fit our helmet in. Greetings from Germany!

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello from the UK 😊 Thank you for the feedback and question. Unfortunately I cannot fit my helmet (size L/XL) and my wife’s (size S/M) in at the same time. Maybe 2 small helmets would but not ours together. Both of our helmets are HJC C70s. What bike do you ride? I hope this helps 😊 Please subscribe.

[@detset406]

@@TyresNTorque Thanks for the quick response! Shame, maybe i need to look into getting a 55L Topcase. I have recently upgraded to a Suzuki V-strom 1050! (from a V-strom 650) XD Have a nice remaining week!

[@TyresNTorque]

Anytime 😊 Unfortunately yes, I think a bigger case would be more suitable. Fantastic, how do you find it? You too 😊

[@synchronic_9044]

How did you get the screws under the rack? Did you dismount the rack? Or is there and trick to it? The ones with the long plates

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 👋 It was a little bit fiddly but I managed to get the bolts on without removing the rack. I just had to take my time - if there is a shortcut or trick to this, hopefully someone will share it here 🙏 Are you thinking of purchasing this top box?

[@MrCoy709]

3kg max load? the shad sh45 said 6kg. I need to see more videos, i need one top box for my cb300r

[@TyresNTorque]

Yes 3kg max - however I have certainly had a lot more than that in it and I havn’t had any issues. Is the Sh45 at the top of your list?

[@vagkaman79]

Very nice video! One question please: can be opened and closed without the use of the key? In other words, can be remain unlocked and stil open and close it? May the key be removed if it is not locked and be opened again without the use of the.key? Thank you!

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 😊 Thank you for the comment and feedback! Unfortunately no, it cannot be opened without the key, however it can be closed without the key. It will not stay unlocked, as soon as you click the lid back down again and close it, you will need the key again to reopen it. I presume you are looking at purchasing one? I hope this helps 😊

[@vagkaman79]

Yes, I want to buy one 45lt, but without needing the key to open and close it... Thank you very much for your reply!

[@TyresNTorque]

Anytime. I hope you find what you are after 😊 Please subscribe

[@tafetdriver281]

SHAD можно открывать и закрывать без ключа.

[@TyresNTorque]

Thank you for this 😊 Which box from SHAD are you using?

[@thomasducluzeau7745]

Hi, thanks for your video. I'm considering buying one too. I'm not too sure though considering it's said to carry up to only 3kg and support a 120kmh ride... I was planning to use it to travel and maybe carry about 10kg in the box... What's your opinion on that ?

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello Thomas 👋 I regularly ride at 70mph with around 5/7 Kgs work of luggage in it and it is absolutely fine. However I cannot say for sure or not if it would be ok at a higher speed and with more weight in. I am already well above the recommended max weight and personally I wouldn’t want to go any higher. I’m so sorry I know this doesn’t really answer your question.

[@thomasducluzeau7745]

@@TyresNTorque Thank you for your advice, I really like its look and the pricing is interesting but I guess I'll keep looking for something more suiting to my needs. Ride safe !

[@TyresNTorque]

Anytime, take care 😊

[@synchronic_9044]

The rack itself only Allows 8kg.

[@Kevin97587]

Im not quite sure I understand. So when u buy this topcase, everything is included to attach it to the transalp? we dont need to buy any other adapters/plates? Because everywhere I look they talk about combining it with topcase holder and other plates..

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello Kevin 😊 When I purchased this top box it came with everything I needed to attached it to my Transalp. I did not purchase any other base plate or adapters to make it fit. I hope this helps… I presume you are keen on this top box?

[@Kevin97587]

@@TyresNTorque Hi thank you for your reply. I wanted to reply from my phone this morning but youtube gave me an error. Yes im interested in this topcase because I had the original honda one but 6 months ago i dropped my bike in the garage and the bike fell case first against the wall, so the case saved the bike from dropping but the case took the entire impact and shattered, destroying it. And I didnt want to buy another 600€ OEM case. Ive been riding without one but its annoying and especially since I got a trip this summer I need a new one. I will order this one today since everything comes included and the price is good.

[@TyresNTorque]

Ohh no, it’s an easy thing to do, i did pretty much the same thing a few months ago but the hand guard and mirror saved the bike against the wall (Thankfully 🙏) I hope this video was useful. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask away 😊

[@Kevin97587]

@@TyresNTorque Received the topcase today and installed it. I did remove the luggage rack from the bike to make working with the case easier. I used two of those metal plates for the front part like you did and where u used two washers, i used two metal plates instead for abit extra strength. All in all the case was easy to fit, I think it looks ok and suits the bike. I like it more than the OEM shape.

[@TyresNTorque]

That’s fantastic! And I agree, i prefer the look of it to the OEM box. I think it looks less like an addition to the bike and more part of the bike if that makes sense? I presume you are happy with it? 😊

[@brucedenton4869]

Can you fit two full Face helmets in the B45+

[@TyresNTorque]

I cannot fit my full face in with my wife’s (mine is a large helmet and hers is a small) However 2 small helmets may fit. Sorry I can’t give you a definite answer

[@brucedenton4869]

@@TyresNTorque Thank you

[@secretsquirrel6255]

Thanks for the real world check for taking 2 full face helmets. Givi class this box for taking 2 lids, so will need to check before purchase.

[@TyresNTorque]

@secretsquirrel6255 Anytime 😊 Please let me know what you decide on.

[@TheLeo6890]

Fit 2 HJC helmets?

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 🤔 Unfortunately I cannot fit my helmet (size L/XL) and my wife’s (size S/M) in at the same time. Maybe 2 small helmets would but not ours together. Both of our helmets are HJC C70s. I hope this helps 😊 Please subscribe

[@TheLeo6890]

@@TyresNTorque thanks for your answer, definitely it is a good option comparing the classic metal box which i don't like too much😅

[@TyresNTorque]

@TheLeo6890 Anytime 😊 Which metal box do you have please?

[@midococo]

Sur ce genre de moto les top box en aliminium leur convient parfaitement les top bix en plastisque c est pour les scooters

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Personally I really like this top box and I find it very practical. I did have a aluminium top box on before this one but it wasn’t as practical. The aluminium boxes do look great though 😊 What luggage do you use?

[@raphaelbagetti1109]

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[@TyresNTorque]

@@raphaelbagetti1109 www.brandedbiker.co.uk/shop/givi-b45-plus-monolock-top-box-45-litre-black/ www.louis-moto.co.uk/en/givi-b45-monolock-top-case-icl-plate-10071350?partner=googlesea-uk&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC24coERADlQqXsKyi4c_Tv8VNOF3&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7dHSuqORiQMVoZlQBh0ovTs5EAQYASABEgLM7vD_BwE&filter_bike_id=5280&filter_article_number=10071350 I hope this helps - Please subscribe 😊

[@Big1_]

" Max 120 km/ h " ?? What joke is this ?? I don´t want it just for that. I ride around 130-150km/h every day and some pushes until 200 km/h...

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello 👋 Thank you for the comment. 120kph here in the UK is above the national speed limit, so it’s not a concern for me 😊 However if you’re pushing 200kph then it certainly isn’t suitable. Where are you based? What do you ride? 😊

[@Big1_]

@@TyresNTorque 1998 Honda Hornet 600 for daily use/work, i wanted a luggage like this one, but im a sporty guy and i don´t want to be worried about the luggage flying around or lost it.... To much money for that hehehe

[@TyresNTorque]

@Big1_ I’m sure there will be luggage out there with a higher rating 😊 but you are asking a lot from it at those speeds. How do you find the Hornet? I have never ridden one before but i have only seen positive things about them 😊

[@Big1_]

@@TyresNTorque It´s the best bike that i have ever had. Light, agile, powerfull, good fuel consumption and perfect for sporty style, work, inside town, beetwen cars... Much better than my ex CBR 1100XX

[@TyresNTorque]

Fantastic 😊 no plans to change anytime soon then?

[@dogzero1]

Why buy a nice looking bike for loads of money and then fit a cheap and tacky top box? I suppose it does the job. Please tell me you don't wear a dayglo jacket or vest with 'polite' on the back.

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello, thank you for your comment 😊 I personally like how the top box looks on my bike and it is very practical for me. However I appreciate not everyone likes boxes like this. What are you using? And no, I do not wear a fluorescent jacket or a “Polite” vest. I presume you are asking due to the reflective strips I have stuck on the top box?

[@SomewhereInside]

Have a TA and an original 52 Litre top box , my first ever top box and I am so happy with the practicality of it . Not sure if it effects handling off road , the bike is temperamental , but I think my suspension is too soft for my 100kg weight , but on the road have had no issues . It is so much better having a lockable top box , instead of soft bag and wearing a backpack . It becomes an interesting, filling the box , creatively and practically . Thus far have a small battery operated tyre pump, first aid kit , power bank and cables slim portfolio case , a mini Bluetooth speaker ,mini torches , a basic tool bag , spare socks and undies shorts tshirt, wet weather jacket , space enough for iPad. It is interesting to figure out , what is essential , to carry and what isn’t .

[@TyresNTorque]

Wow that’s great, sounds like you are prepared for every situation 😊 Am I right in saying the ignition key works for the top box? I find the packing choice can be awkward. I always end up taking something with me on a trip I don’t need and forget something I do need 😂 The suspension does seem to be something a lot of riders are unhappy with. For me, it’s perfect 😊 I too weight around the 100kg mark kitted up. I have increased the preload on both the fork and shock. I presume you have done the same? 😊

[@dogzero1]

You have fitted a top box and universal rack more suited to a cheap commuter 125 bike. A Transalp needs a proper top box system. This looks so tacky.

[@TyresNTorque]

Hello, thank you for your comment 😊 Personally I like the look of this top box. I think it suits the bike, however it isn’t for everyone. I am looking into side cases which may replace the top box but I’m unsure on what to go for next. Do you have any suggestions? 😊

[@florme6494]

⁠@@TyresNTorqueI agree, it really suits your bike. I think some people believe you have to part with a lot of money to be satisfied. Spoiled 1st world thinking.