| ket for hard saddlebags may have shrunk but there | | | | their sleek styling and high-quality fit. They are 26 |
| are still some manufacturers who continue to | | | | inches by 9.5 inches by 14.5 inches with a 35-liter |
| manufacture stylish bags. These manufacturers even | | | | capacity. Their side-mounting units are made of |
| offer matching brackets so that you can install the | | | | fiberglass. An additional feature is a watertight gasket |
| saddlebag with ease. | | | | seal that keeps rain water from entering. |
| If you are looking for a hard saddlebag then you should | | | | 4. CORBIN BEETLE BAGS: These bags are made |
| look for three features: the bags should be waterproof, | | | | according to the shape of motorcycles. This gives |
| should be lockable and detachable. You should also be | | | | them a unique fit, and look. They are made of |
| careful about the size of the bag. Often, the size may | | | | Fibertech and have a smooth finish. Their sizes may |
| be misleading. This is because the hard bags, unlike | | | | vary but their capacity is around 30 liters per bag. |
| soft bags, are not expandable, and have stiff internal | | | | 5. GIVI LUGGAGE CRUISER: Givi’s bags, also |
| lining that reduces storage area. | | | | known as Cruiser bags, are made of polypropelene. |
| Here is a brief outline of hard saddlebags: | | | | They are 16.7 inches by 13.7 inches by 7.7 inches with |
| 1. AUBURN LEATHER LEGEND BAGS: These bags | | | | a capacity of 21 liters. They have side-mounting units |
| come in two styles: bolt-on and throw-over, and are | | | | and are sold as a pair. They are very light and come in |
| made of black American cowhide. They are classy | | | | a variety of finishes. |
| looking with lock-stitched and stress-riveted seams | | | | 6. NATIONAL CYCLE CRUISELINER SADDLEBAGS: |
| and zinc-plated steel rivets. They have a hard back | | | | These bags are made from a high-density polymer |
| and their interiors are reinforced with abs and HDPE | | | | that makes them dent-resistant. They normally have |
| plastic. The size of these bags is 12 inches by 13.5 | | | | high-gloss black finish, but custom color matching is |
| inches by 6 inches. | | | | also possible. The size of these bags is 24.5 inches by |
| 2. BOSS BAGS: The Boss Bags are made of | | | | 14 inches by 7.5 inches. |
| premium leather with heavy plastic reinforcing in the | | | | 7. SADDLEMEN DESPERADO SADDLEBAGS: |
| interiors. They are available in plain black leather or with | | | | These hard bags come with inner stiffeners that |
| trimmings. They have lockable lids and quick-release | | | | maintain their shape even when the bags are empty. |
| buckle straps. Each bag comes with a fiberglass | | | | They come in several shapes, with each shape meant |
| mounting system. | | | | for a specific bike model. |
| 3. PATRIOT HARDBAGS: These bags are known for | | | | |