SW-MOTECH Blaze Sport Saddlebag System for Honda CB500F, CBR500R, CBR600RR, CBR650F, and CB650F

I commute to work just about every day and got tired of lugging around a stuffed backpack with all the things I need each day. I started to research options for saddle bags with the goal of function over fashion, but a little fashion if it makes sense.

These bags are probably the best you’ll come to adding touring features to your sportbike while still being able to quickly revert back to the stock or more aggressive look when they aren’t needed. (My bike is a CBR but I’m positive the results would be the same for any Ninja or GSXR etc).

Installation was simple. Assemble the bracket, assemble the rod. Remove stock foot peg bolts, attach bracket with (included) spacer bolts, then insert rod and attach bags.

Very simple. Very functional.

My only ‘complaint’ (if you would call it that) is that these bags are soft, meaning if someone really, REALLY wants to get in them, they can. You can put a lock on them to deter the laziest of thieves, but if someone wants in these, they will make it happen. There is a clip you can insert a cable lock (purchase separately) through to secure it to your bikes frame. However, the bags are easy enough to remove that you could also simply take them with you after you arrive at your destination. They do fold together with a carrying handle. If you are concerned about theft, you will need to look into a hard case option. These Sw-motech’s were pretty pricey, but a metal case is much more expensive, and not as form fitting as these.

If you have a sport bike that is your daily commuter and you need to move your stuff, but you like to let loose in the evenings or weekends, this is a solid option that is worth the money.