SW-Motech Pro Tank Bags - Full Range Guide - Which one is right for you?

[@tHaH4x0r]

This video was a great idea, wish I had this video about a year ago, I also had to pick kind of 'blind' for my AT myself. In the end I went with a pro city bag and I am very happy with it. Not so big that its in the way with normal riding, and can just throw all electronics (including camera) and important documents in there when traveling, plus some snacks on the go. The side bags are great to just put some coins in so you can quickly grab it if you need to pay toll or some drinks. Also like the passthrough cable for USB. Makes it possible to charge battery banks/cameras and all stuff in the bag whilst riding. I dont like the waterproof cover very much. It doesn't fit on the bag very nicely, and if its not on their solid you risk it coming off from riding wind (happened once whilst riding, kind of a dangerous situation). If I would choose again, I probably would go for the WP, as I havent used the expandable functionality much, and dislike the waterproof cover of the non-WP. Although I dont like how the side pocket zip goes all the way around. Makes it easy to lose stuff that you put inside.

[@Willard-tn8bh]

Excellent SW-Motech overview Tony.

[@Banditmanuk]

Mrs & I have used SW Motech kit for years. The quick release tank bags are excellent. We have the old mini to use on a day ride, then the bigger bags for tours. We are also long-time users of Blaze panniers on both our bikes.

[@ChuckMahon]

Nice job Tony! I have the standard Pro Micro on my GS and it's a brilliant piece of gear. The Pro-Tank ring system is well thought out. I beieve this is the best system on the market. The molle system on the top lid is excellent for mounting a phone in a holder or sleeve in a vibration free mounting solution. And all of these bags look handsome on the bike!

[@bearonatinybike]

Extremely helpful to see them all in one place like this, Tony, thanks. I’ve gone with the Yukon for my 1250GS.

[@mancavemoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inthemicz]

Perfect, this is exactly what I'd been looking for. Short and to the point.

[@mancavemoto]

Glad it was helpful

[@davewash50]

Have got 3 motech bags in total, and am very impressed with the quality of them Tony. Great video on the range, nuff said!! Thank you👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@AdamForeman]

These are essential for going on tours across Europe. Driving licence, passport etc, wallet, sunglasses and a 2nd pair of gloves ie waterproof/lightweight. I heartedly recommend them

[@blitzer109]

I currently have 4 pro tank bags, micro, daypack & engage plus the Yukon WP. Absolutely love them.

[@G91YS]

I have the micro but find it too small. Is the Yukon worth the extra space?

[@blitzer109]

@@G91YS for me yes, plus the fact it is waterproof without a cover is a bonus

[@magaudion]

Great vid as always . Love SW Motech stuff . Had the Pro GS and now got the Pro City WP and Pro Mini WP. Brilliant kit.

[@jjnewman65]

Nice one Tony. Probably the best tank bags in the World.

[@manuel_tp]

They are all nice while you keep on the tarmac. A few hundred km in dirt and the release mechanism gets stuck. Mine got stuck in a offroad trip and couldn’t get the bag off the bike… Had to force it.

[@alanbarnes2920]

What luggage did you switch to that works for you now?

[@manuel_tp]

@@alanbarnes2920 now I use a Tusk Olympus tank bag 6l. Great little bag.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

nice overview, love mine specially the locking mechanism , wish they will come out with some locking mechanism for rear top bag, just hate the straps and soft luggage sells would go off the charts thank you, V!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers V! They make an adapter for either the rear rack or rear seat.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

@@mancavemoto thank you, will have to check that out

[@wvb60]

Vielen Dank für die Vorstellung der verschiedenen Tankrucksäcke! Grüße auf die Insel !

[@mancavemoto]

Es war mir eine Freude, ich freue mich, dass dir das Video gefallen hat. Fahre sicher!

[@jonhay75]

Nice review seeing them all together, good job.

[@gavd6726]

Nice info on the range Tony. Love the finish on the wp bags. The tank bags aren't for me (BMW 1200 RS)-gets in the way with the riding position but i'm definitley looking at the SW Motech tail bags. 👍🏼

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, yep not for all, but the tail bags are ace too

[@mpimpaophoto2075]

Hi! Thank you for the useful review. I wonder if any of those bags can carry a 14 inch macbook or even a 15 inch one…

[@mancavemoto]

Unfortunately not, I’ve tried and it’s just the wrong shape for any of them

[@migo33]

Another great video. I hope you get some commission from SW. Two questions from me. 1. Are the bags secure enough when riding on gravel and fire trails? 2. Do they have a USB cable hole so the phone can be stored in the bag and connected to the USB port.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks and the answer to each question is yes!

[@robchisholm72]

Great review of their range. Do you know the differences/advantages of the Pro range over the older Evo range?

[@mancavemoto]

I think the main difference is that the pro range have the magnetic tank ring.

[@teneretraveller8980]

I've not seen tank bags that big before! Maybe too big, but interesting. Good kit. If they made the tank ring on a bracket or strap you could put on your seat or pannier/top box, you could clip it in more than one place.. Ride safe 👍

[@mancavemoto]

They do have tank ring adapters that you can strap to the pillion seat, or bolt to the rear rack!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Didn't know that. ​@@mancavemoto

[@tonystark-gh3cw]

Perfect video!!!I have the pro city…same problem with the dct😢…when I drive in the city and I need to make a tricky right turn I press the N..

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks

[@MrPavlyuchenko]

Did I understand it correctly that all of the tankbags in the Pro-series come with that kind of "rail" at the bottom, so you can move the base back and forth into the best position for your tank? I am looking at either the Engage, the City or the Sport but was unsure how they would fit on my tank. Not just because of shape but also because of the length of the tank and the placement of the fuel cap. So this would help massively :)

[@mancavemoto]

Yes thats correct

[@Desmo904]

Some nice bags there, and not bad prices either. (Do you get to keep them all?) hehehe. Love the quick snap, release features. Great review video!

[@mancavemoto]

Indeed, sadly not they are all back in a box waiting to be collected. Cheers!

[@joost1183]

I bought myself a pro tankring with the intention to then look for a suiting bag.. however, these prices. The original bmw gs tankbag, 11 to 15 liters, is just 60€. Considering selling the tankring again.

[@mattgolding7557]

Hi, thanks for the info on the HD Pan America model on the Engage model…dont suppose your friend tried any of the larger models on it…as I can’t seem to get much info on fitment elsewhere …thanks !

[@mancavemoto]

He didn't no, after trying the Engage, he was sold. Perfect for what he wanted

[@marklengal9990]

Tony. I love my SW- Motech tank bags. I still need a tail bag, but I’m hoping they come out with a quick release one soon 👍. I want to be able to use my day bag or micro on my T100 also along with the tiger . Do you know if the pro seat ring will work for the tank of a T100?

[@mancavemoto]

You can add a tank ring onto the rear rack, or they do a strap on version for the pillion seat too

[@m2menuiserie540]

Useful video. My experience of SW-Motech generally is that it's first rate gear. Which size would fit a modular/full face crash helmet?

[@mancavemoto]

You won’t be able to get a helmet into any of these. Possibly a XS in the GS, but it’d be a squeeze.

[@TheCaptslapshot]

Hello, I love these bags. I was thinking of the getting the Pro city or Pro GS. The only thing I am worried about is the handles touching the bag at full lock. Have you had a lot of trouble with that ? Seems like a minor thing for you, just curious this will be my first tank bag. Thank you

[@mancavemoto]

The city does touch the bars at full lock, but its not a problem. Occasionally it knocks the DCT into neutral, but to be fair i should be doinf that anyway when manhanding the bars

[@sameermulla5950]

Thank you so much. Is there any tank bags can be locked?

[@mancavemoto]

The only lock option for these really is a padlock similar to what you’d use on a suitcase. However they can be locked to the bike using an internal pin system that SW-Motech sell

[@Omsracer1]

Hi Tony I am about to buy a K1600 GT and wonder if S W Motech do a bag for this 2022 model. Fitting tank bags to this bike is tricky as the handle bars are different to other bikes and a normal fitting tank bag would clash with these. Hopefully S W Motech has this covered so I will look forward to your reply. Nice vid as usual. Many thanks Peter

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Peter, as far as i can see they don't list the K1600 on their website!

[@TheSweetasanut]

Another great vid thank you Tony

[@mancavemoto]

Very welcome

[@williamjones6478]

Good review good products but is there any facility for securing them against theft?👍

[@mancavemoto]

There is yes, an ingenious pin system that can disable the pull mechanism. You can also add a padlock to the zips, but that’ll only stop the opportunist thief.

[@Blottski]

Can you use the MOLLE on the SW-Motech bags to for example use an older existing luggage system like the Kriega US-20?? Sounds crazy I know but just curious. More for tail bags I guess but.

[@mancavemoto]

Yep, if it will fit on a Molle base it should work, although I’ve not tried it

[@mikemash7616]

I imagine the gs also hits the handlebar/horn/dct?

[@mancavemoto]

Quite possibly, but it won't of course put the bike in neutral!

[@bigbroondug]

Any chance of a bit more on the molle feature?

[@mancavemoto]

Sure, I was thinking of doing a further accessory feature at. Some point. But there’s other videos on the channel that demonstrate it

[@bigbroondug]

Cheers, I'll have browse about 👍🏼

[@blazvrscaj3276]

Great video and cool beard

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks & Thanks!

[@gavshields83]

Tony what is the name of the phone case you attached with t-lock? Can't find it online anywhere

[@mancavemoto]

It’s on the SW-Motech site, search for ‘smartphone Drybag for Molle’ 👍

[@edboxell874]

I’m guessing the city version you have would suit the new Transalp well

[@mancavemoto]

Yes it would, I’ve laid it on the tank without fitting a ring, and it looks really good.

[@edboxell874]

@@mancavemoto awesome Thanks

[@allanmason7544]

great vid tony and some nice gear

[@sjmedia_official]

thanks for this vid

[@mancavemoto]

No problem

[@sjmedia_official]

@@mancavemoto for africa, should I get DCT or Quick Shifter to save some money?

[@SUPERFLUID88]

Nice tank bag

[@franaguiargonzalez4109]

Hello! Does a 14-inch laptop fit in any of those bags?

[@mancavemoto]

No, they are not the right shape

[@rlw85]

Are the tank bags intended to be instead of top box

[@mancavemoto]

No, not necessarily they can be used with them too.

[@rlw85]

@@mancavemoto I’ve always wondered what stops them being stolen or do you have to take them with you. Or is a leg bag better. I’ve been wondering what’s best to keep the keys phone and wallet in when the helmet and jacket are in the top box

[@mancavemoto]

You can lock these onto the bike, but they wouldn’t be difficult to break into rather than steal. That’s why the clip on clip off ones are good, you just pop it off and take it with you

[@rlw85]

@@mancavemoto do they come with a carry strap

[@mancavemoto]

Theres a grab handle, but not a shoulder strap

[@triskelworkshop2855]

They all look a bit weird on an adventure bike. And then , they are not very handy on a Triumph Tiger 900. You need to take them off everytime you want to insert your ignition key. This is even the case for the micro version

[@mancavemoto]

Side on is never the best angle to be fair. Thats because the ignition is rider side of the top yoke?

[@triskelworkshop2855]

@@mancavemotoYes, rider side of the top Yoke and just in front of the fuel tank, about 10 cm in front off fuel cap.

[@DucatiDale]

Seems decent kit wp city would be my choice

[@mancavemoto]

Its been a really useful bag, nice size and useful design.

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

nice bags but the price tag is a little too nice

[@MiguelRPD]

So swmotech can make waterproof tank bags but they cant make a waterproof blaze saddle bags ? 😢

[@mancavemoto]

Maybe they will introduce a Blaze WP?

[@MiguelRPD]

@@mancavemoto it'll be worth the $500 at that point lol

[@ccrews0612]

The city will hit the bars on a GSA also. Beeps my horn on a hard left.

[@mancavemoto]

I guess it’s going to be the same for most bikes to be honest

[@mpimpaophoto2075]

That's a shame, it makes it useless for my intended use. Thank you!

[@mancavemoto]

no problem

[@johnalbone3372]

They are way to expensive