Givi WL901 Weightless Case | Flexible space with less weight, but is it a good luggage solution?

[@mattsnip]

I've got the matching side cases. Only 25L, but plenty big enough for a solo weekend away. I love the combination lock, so quick and easy when on the move but i never leave them on the bike. Great review. 👍

[@johnshield8101]

Have one. Clearly there are more secure options but if you want something to take on and off the bike quickly and is easy to carry then it’s great. Comes down to how you indeed to use it. It does look great on the bike.

[@mancavemoto]

Indeed John, some viewers don't seem to get that

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Excellent review as usual, many thanks. Its not only smaller bikes either, my KTM GT can only take so much on a carrier because of where it fastens on the bike and the design of the actual available carrier itself . Some BMW's have the same issues. So the lighter the top box the better.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@tinks43]

Very informative as always Tony, I hope you and the family are all safe & well.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Dave, thanks for that. Yes all good here thanks, hope its the same for you?

[@rgaiotto]

congratulations on the video! I did a test here and can store a helmet without having to expand the top case, laying it flat

[@mancavemoto]

Good to know, thanks for the feedback

[@juanito1997]

very well informed review! too bad it doesn’t have the same locking mechanics like the other topboxes

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, and yes I think it does limit its uses somewhat.

[@GIVIchannel]

Great review Tony, thx for this video ;-)

[@mancavemoto]

No problem

[@chrisbelcher3132]

Great review. I need a lighter version for my Niken GT as I found my Givi V47 and my Dolomiti setup too heavy for the bike. I wanted to make sure the Weightless would work with my M5 plate, and you showed it does. Thanks for the confirmation. From Canada 🇨🇦, great video!!

[@mancavemoto]

No problem, glad it helped

[@guyinthechat156]

What do you think is the most aesthetic top box than can fit a full-faced helmet? Still having a hard time finding one that has enough security. This one looks great though.

[@mancavemoto]

Thats a hard one as they are all ostensibly ugly really. The SW-Motech Trax in black isnt too bad, but the reality is that they are all relatively easy to break into if you know what youre doing. Some are just easier than others

[@andreabarina117]

Very well review! What about back support for the passenger? Thank you!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, yes it can work for that, but obviously it’s not as solid as an aluminium or ABS plastic one

[@mrbonkers2613]

I have a Givi V40N. It’s a hard plastic case which takes a full face helmet with ease and has never leaked. It’s reasonably lightweight, although the styling might not appeal to all. Priced around £110.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for the info

[@n-i-c5800]

Whats the speed-limit for the topcase?

[@mancavemoto]

I don't recall seeing any limit stated

[@Plaubel17]

Do you think I can use it on a Triumph scrambler 1200 XE 2024 OEM rear rack with the E251 mount ? Only want to carry 2-3 kilos rainsuit/ camera with easy access

[@mancavemoto]

It should work from what I understand

[@Plaubel17]

@@mancavemoto thought about the givi X-08 soft topbox other option same weightless system perhaps better for the scrambler … not a lot of lightweight options for the sensitive OEM Triumph scrambler 1200 rack

[@mancavemoto]

Do you need it to lock onto the rack? The SW-Motech Pro Rearbag might be a possible option too?

[@Tobeon2]

Thank you for your review. Is the mounting system secure and easy to attach/detach? I assume it is since you are carrying your camera gears, but I just want to make sure. (I am currently riding 2017 Ninja 650)

[@mancavemoto]

Yes very secure, the DLM30 video shows the installation

[@xujinxing]

Hi! Have you try it in the rain yet? Does it flood up or soak the inner wall? Thanks!

[@mancavemoto]

I've not noticed any water ingress, but it wasnt used in torrential rain for any length of time

[@atastefortheroad4475]

Nice video - as always. What do you like about Givi (and these two top boxes) compared w/what Triumph offers for the Tiger?

[@mancavemoto]

I chose Givi purely on the basis that they were the only manufacturer I found that made a smaller ally top box. Did you know that the Triumph luggage is also made by Givi? It is their Trekker range which is just rebranded.

[@atastefortheroad4475]

@@mancavemoto I didn't realize that and I'm glad to hear of the partnership. Givi is a very good brand.

[@mattgolding7557]

Hey..good review….just wondering whether Givi are missing a trick here…..wouldn’t it be nice if there was some sort of framework available to enable you to mount a box top frame(as they do on some of the harder boxes….im sure something could be fashioned although might be a bit unsightly….) I like the idea of a top box, especially this one (anyone intent on breaking in isn’t going to be deterred by any of the securities I’ve seen…all seem to me to be easily compromised by a mid sized screwdriver and a grunt or two,but would ideally like to be able to mount a tent ontop of the top box ….ove got one of the Khyam motorbike specific tents and the plus is it’s easy up as the poles are pre-installed, however that makes the overall dimensions of the packed tent quite lengthy and you can’t separate the poles easily from the flysheet and inner tent…..first world problems I fully appreciate!

[@Johalmoto]

Any link for that rack mount

[@mancavemoto]

sure tinyurl.com/givirack

[@DanTube2010]

Not that secure, but I think the idea is that you'd take it with you and not leave it on the bike.

[@mancavemoto]

Exactly

[@yaboi5047]

would this fit with a passenger backrest is talked, say on a Honda ctx 700?

[@mancavemoto]

maybe, but it is quite light weight, I wouldnt want ro lean on it too much

[@1990-t1j]

Flimsy thing. I wouldn't buy any luggage with a zip. Thumbs up for the video, thumbs down for the case.

[@mancavemoto]

Its fairly sturdy, but it is only going to have limited uses. Its selling point is its low weight, which would appeal to small bikes or scooters I guess, but I wouldnt trust leaving anything valuable in it, particularly my helmet. Thanks for the thumbs up and thanks also for watching the channel and commenting frequently, its much appreciated

[@1990-t1j]

@@mancavemoto Always good to hear from you. I enjoy your channel so will continue to watch and comment.

[@ladyhawke515]

I bought the top case solely for local riding . Just got it in but I like it . My bike is top heavy enough, this adds capacity for errands w/o the weight from having to use my Outback Panniers or big Outback top case I use for LONG distance . Secure enough as a detour-ant while you spend 10 minutes grabbing whatever’s at the bodega. I

[@jimmyrottencauli]

I have always wondered what valuables are people trying to protect? ......£100 quid worth of socks, pants, tshirts, shorts, shoes, and a toothbrush is all I take in my top box on tour. My most expensive Items are motorcycle gear which costs thousands, Litelock which is locking the front wheel, phone, wallet and passport on my person. Motorcycle jacket getting stolen at cafe stop is more of a worry.

[@jimmyrottencauli]

PS ..... BMW has right idea ....... luggage always open on 1300GS as better to lose £30 worth of undies than £500 to replace burgled pannier 🤣

[@mancavemoto]

Fiar enough, but people do take things like laptops, ipads, phones, GoPros etc, so security is something to consider.

[@jimmyrottencauli]

@@mancavemoto KZbinrs yes but surely vast majority want to get away from work …… just watching Schnitzel and Giggles 👍👍

[@mancavemoto]

@jimmyrottencauli Of course, but I thought worth mentioning. I try to pack as little as possible, so filming gear is the Bain of my life when travelling! Hope you enjoy the new vid 👌

[@knightcyclist1245]

WL901 User: Finally I can rest assure that I have everything in my new weightless topbox. It's time for coffee break. Common Thief: What do we have here? Look at that... Now I can easily steal from this topbox using my knife to slice through this zipper... 😈

[@mancavemoto]

Yep as I covered in the video, its not the most secure topbox by a long way, but its more intended for use when you're not going to leave the bike unattended, or in a dodgy area,

[@toby7504]

Topboxes are ugly as.. But my god they ar practical. If you first put it on the back of your bike they are going to stay on. My box lives on the back now... The box looks good thoe. Have a video on my setup on my channel

[@mancavemoto]

I agree, this is a very useable case, I just worry about security....