Joe
Rocket:
Velocity Tail Bag motorycle
luggage product review
Joe Rocket
Velocity Tail Bag soft motorcycle luggage
Constant
Companion.
I’d been thinking
about finding some way to add convenient
travel luggage capacity to the CBR for
quick jaunts around town and small trips.
Over the past several years, I’ve
considered various solutions, including
motorcycle tail bags.
The more I looked, the
more that motorcycle tail bags seemed to
be the logical choice, and there seemed
to be a good selection available. But I
was not totally comfortable with the
typical boxy layout. To my mind’s
eye, there was something about the
thought of a sleek sportbike outfitted
with a prominent box-shaped luggage piece
that just didn’t mesh. I was looking
for something that was a little sleeker,
more aerodynamic, in profile. Something
that complemented the lines of the bike,
as opposed to sticking out in stark
contrast.
The new Joe Rocket
Velocity TailBag fits the bill.
This motorcycle tail bag provides
generous travel luggage capacity while
offering a sleeker, more aerodynamic
profile. It comes with a hidden rain
cover and a removable shoulder strap.
What I found:
I use this tailbag daily.
In fact, I now use it more often than my
tankbag.
It goes on and off the
bike in seconds. Once attached it is very
secure. Off the motorcycle, the bungee
hooks are retractable and completely hide
from view. Construction quality is
excellent. The hidden rain cover fits
well and snugs down with cinch cord.
In addition, there are
some nice touches. For example, the
handle is grip-molded of soft and
comfortable rubber. A nice touch that I
notice when carrying the tail bag off the
motorcycle.
The zipper pocket on the
front of the bag is useful for smaller
items. I find it handy to keep personal
and toiletry items in this pocket when
touring as well as office commuting.
In fact, it’s perfect
for office commuting. Dress shirt, tie,
slacks, and sometimes shoes, go straight
in. When I arrive, I unclip and stow the
bungee hooks in seconds, clip on the
handy shoulder strap, and I’m off.
The Velocity tail bag
feels good aerodynamically. I never know
that it’s there. It’s stable
and secure. It looks good to boot!
This Velocity Tail Bag has
become my constant riding companion.
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