Classic Velocity

The goal was always a simple one. Transfer existing luggage, tried and proven over years, to the new steed. The tank bag is not a great fit, but it works. The tail rack is a great transfer with no issues. That leaves side luggage. The Mosko bags are first generation, but still look great after being hosed off, and they are used on the R100GS as well. The only thing they need is a standard tubular rack. Givi is known for its bags, but it has a great track record of engineering racks for different machines. It has had one for the 850/750 since shortly after launch, and I believe the figment is the same or similar to the R1200GS. The fit is closer than I like on the exhaust side, but it does have clearance.

The fit is one thing, but actual travel is the real test. I chose a relatively bumpy 60 miles as a test track. The rack is stable and the bags stayed perfectly in place on them. They are a reasonable height, and clear the pillion legs. At half full, I could not detect any discernible shift in handling or suspension movements. The bike now has full storage capacity and is ready to take on a trip in this regard. Same cannot be said for the windscreen…..