Being a passionate motorcycle rider means that along with the thrill of the ride, one has to be very careful with the equipment and the machinery. Being able to assemble a suitable gear set to match your personal skills is also a sense that riders develop with experience. In the quest of better stowage, riders have to do away with the side sling college bags and have proper baggage solutions which are sturdy for the road and easy to carry along. Here is our list of the best motorcycle sling side saddle bags and solo bags, updated for 2017. We have attempted to compile the best features of these bags and hopefully, you will find it helpful.
La Rosa Harley Sportster XL 883 1200 48 Black Leather Left Saddlebag + Spare 1 Litre Fuel Bottle
This soft leather saddlebag is black and sturdy.
If you already have a Harley Sportster, you need not worry, because this particular model fits well with the Harley Sportsters of 2004 to 2014.
Exclusively manufactured in the United States of America, you can out any fears as to its durability and longevity to rest.
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The quality of leather used is that of cowhide and has been imported from Italy. With an appropriate assortment of leather straps available, the saddlebag can be easily put up and put to use in no time and with no additional hassle of equipment needs. With a one-litre fuel bottle thrown into the deal, the overall weight of the saddlebag is only 4 pounds.
It’s one of the best saddle bags out there that you would love to try out. We especially love the one-litre fuel bottle that comes for free – it is sure to get the job done.
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La Rosa Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Black Leather Left Saddle Bag with Integrated Fuel Bottle Set
If you are looking for a pure leather left saddle bag, this is the one for you.
It’s useful for all motorcycle riders who spend hours on the bike.
The saddlebag is a good option, especially for those riders who are still relying on the 2004 Harley Sportsters.
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With high quality cowhide leather imported from Italy; this saddlebag is also relevant for better storage details on your next motorcycle ride. The product comes along with a 30 oz fuel bottle and is easy to install with the help of the straps that are attached to it.
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Willie & Max Black Leather Swingarm Bag for Harley-Davidson Softails
The manufacturer Willie and Max has come up with something interesting this time.
The outer appearance is like that of a black side saddlebag made of 100% genuine leather.
This product also features a matte black buckle, for those who like this sort of a thing.
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The most special aspect about this item is that its shape is highly recommended for motorcycles that have triangulated swingarms. This product is devoid of any elaborate and unnecessary strap issues and comes with neat slots for mounting at the back.
Chrome buckles attached to the three straps ensure safe and secure installations. This saddlebag also features a Magnetic closing mechanism and a tactfully hidden buckle for easy and smooth dismantling. This product is also a United States of America manufactured product, and all in all weighs about 2.2 pounds only. It is best recommended for street cruiser motorcycles and does not include any folding options for the saddlebag.
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Willie & Max 59904-00 Black Leather Swingarm Bag
This is a second option that you can check out, also from Willie and Max.
This is a particular favorite among the rider’s community because it is deemed to be ideal for motorcycles that come with dual shocks.
We are of course referring to mean machines like the Yamaha Bolt or the Harley-Davidson Sportster.
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Unlike the product above, this saddlebag from Willie and Max has a chrome buckle in the front. With its signature mounting slots in the back, it comes with the minimalistic number of three mounting straps, also with chrome buckles. There is also a well concealed buckle for swift dismounting of the saddlebag. The closing mechanism is magnetic. All of this in 100% original leather made and manufactured in the United States of America. It has about 2.2 pounds of weight of its own.
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Genuine Leather Solo Saddle Bag Bottle Holder Swing arm Bag for Harley Sportster
This saddlebag is an all star product that is easy on the pocket and great for the ride.
It is a very suitable accessory for the Harley Sportster.
This saddlebag comes with a fuel bottle holder and is made of genuine leather.
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It has quite a sturdy build and has two buckled straps in the front, and the space that it offers is satisfactory and complete with adequate holding straps inside the bag as well. The brand manufacturing is by Ind Sturgis and has been the recipient of excellent reviews. It is well recommended by users.
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La Rosa Design All Softail Models Left Side Bolt-on Solo Saddle Bag – Black with Inside Tool Pouches Only
This is something in brown from La Rosa and has a very different approach from the others on the list so far.
With 100% cowhide leather and a dual buckle system up front, this saddlebag comes with a sturdy installation bracket, complete with hooks, screws, and bolts.
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This traditional design is still favored by many riders who do not trust the wear and tear issues of leather straps. Another recommending feature is the tool pouches that are present inside the saddlebag. It certainly makes good for the storage and organizational purposes, and is a practical purchase for any rider.
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La Rosa Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Iron 883 Nightster Rustic Black Leather ClaSICK Left Solo Saddlebag + 30oz Fuel Gas Bottle
This is another suitable item from La Rosa for those looking for something for their Harley Sportster.
This saddlebag is good enough for the models from 2004 onwards.
This saddlebag has a fashionably rugged look and is of a color that is somewhere in between black and brown.
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The manufacturer being La Rosa, it is needless to say that the cowhide leather used to make it is imported from Italy. The front design is of two straps with suitable buckles. This saddlebag comes with a strap format of installation. Also featured with this product is a detachable holder for a fuel bottle. The fuel bottle that does come with this product has a capacity of 30 oz.
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La Rosa Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster Rustic Black Leather Solo Strap Design Left Solo Saddlebag with Fuel Bottle
This item is a slightly toned down version of the product above.
While the saddlebag has been manufactured with cowhide imported from Italy, the color of this bag is not an absolute black.
The front flap is a single but broad buckled fastening.
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The installation mechanism is strap based and does not require any hardware.
The bag is suitable for all models since 2004 of Harley Sportster. This product is manufactured in the United States of America and is as durable and sturdy as they come. This saddlebag also features a side fuel bottle holder also. The fuel bottle that comes with this deal is of the capacity of 30 oz only.
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All Softail Models Left Side Solo Saddle Bag Antique Brown with Embossed Iron Cross
This item from La Rosa Design is very different from what we have been talking about in this article.
Launched in 2016 itself, this product is a very new kid on the block and is suitable for all models of Harley Softail.
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It is brown and has an embossed design of an iron cross.
With two straps on the front and installation slots at the bag, this is probably as minimalistic as a saddlebag can get.
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Left Side Leather Motorcycle Solo Bags Swingarm Bag For Harley Softail Rk-208
This saddle bag is high on utility and focuses less on putting up a show, so to speak.
It comes well recommended for Harley Softails.
It is made up of synthetic leather and is water resistant (very useful for those planning rural rides).
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The package is not pretentious and comes with one saddlebag for the left side only. Installation process is strap based.
The straps of this product are synthetic leather. This saddlebag has been getting good reviews for quite some time now. The overall weight of this saddlebag is a mere 1.9 pounds.
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In this compiler list, we have tried to accommodate a wide range of the best saddlebags that you can use in the year 2017. We have included leather straps and hardware requiring installation saddlebags as well, to include the best of everything. We hope that you find this list helpful.
Happy trails!