Some top boxes come with mounts, but if yours doesn’t, you will need to purchase this from the top box manufacturer. We’ve picked a few universal models that’ll fit the majority of bikes at price points that should suit everyone.įitting a top box is relatively easy, but bike specific. ![]() There are loads of good options on the market. If you’ve got an Aprilia RSV4 RF and you want to fit a top box, then a) you bought the wrong bike and b) you might struggle to find a good mounting plate. The majority of motorcycle top case manufacturers make mounting racks that will fit almost every bike that you might want to fit one too. It’s nothing you won’t get used to but if you’re going to be carrying luggage all the time, I would seriously consider a bike that has built-in luggage options. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that if you carry a 10kg load in your top box, it will affect the bike’s centre of gravity and to an extent the handling. You could use a rucksack but personally I don’t like carrying anything on me when I’m on the bike. If you’re commuting and you need to carry your every day, a top box is a great option as it doesn’t add to the width of the bike and unlike soft luggage, is lockable and you can leave it in place. Then, as we struggle to close the lid on 4 pairs of shoes, I’m left wondering why we didn’t just take the car. My preferred order when it comes to carrying stuff on the bike is: small tank bag for small stuff, a tailpack for a bit more stuff, soft panniers for even more stuff and then break out the top box if the other half’s coming too. Top boxes have their place but they’re not for everyone.
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