Dowco Fastrax Backroads Series Tank Bag and Tail Bag - GEAR EVALUATION

Adding soft luggage to a sportbike for an extended weekend jaunt or daily convenience need not tie you in knots. I recently took a four-day road trip on our Suzuki GSX-S1000 long-term test­bike and put the Dowco Fastrax Backroads Series tank bag and matching tail bag to the test.

Mounting the 19-liter (27 liters when vertically expanded) tank bag was simple as splaying its folding magnetic base flaps atop the Suzuki's steel fuel tank. Even fully stuffed, the rugged 1,680-denier, UV-coated, water-resistant polyester bag felt very secure without making use of its additional strap mount option. As for the 25-liter (28 liters expanded) tail bag, the included variety of adjustable attachment straps facilitated secure fitment atop the passenger seat. Quick-release plastic clips hook to D-rings on each corner of the base providing easy bag removal.

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While the bags feature waterproof exterior zippers, Fastrax has you double covered with an attached rain hood that stows into a zippered compartment on each bag. Both have a large internal lid pocket and four mesh interior pockets for organizing your stash. Additionally, the tail bag has five elastic tool holders stitched inside the lid and a nylon exterior “dry bag” that attaches to D-rings on top for added storage. Unique to the tank bag is its integrated map pocket and an even larger map panel that can be Velcro attached to its top.

The convenience of the Fastrax soft luggage extends beyond its easy attachment/removal and storage flexibility. Both have molded rubber carrying handles as well as a sling-style shoulder strap that stows away into a pocket in the base.

All told the Fastrax Backroads Series provides a visually appealing solution to hauling the mail on any sportbike or standard. Furthermore, it does so with a well-thought-out feature set and quality construction that carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Fastrax Backroads Series Tank Bag / Tail Bag
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PRICE: $159.99/$139.99