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Panniers carry your load where a tank bag cannot. This range spans Shad hard cases with alloy panels, Giant Loop soft saddlebags built for adventure, Nelson-Rigg throw-overs and Oxford luggage. Pair them with model-specific bracket kits, inner bags and lock cylinders for a secure, bike-matched fit. Hard panniers versus soft saddlebags Hard panniers lock and hold their shape under load. Shad units like the SH38X expand to 38L per side and bolt to model-specific 3-point and 4-point bracket kits, so the case sits clear of your exhaust and pillion pegs. Soft saddlebags flex over the seat and shed weight, which suits off-road and adventure riding where a hard case can crack on a fall. Type Capacity range Mounting Best use Hard pannier (Shad) 38L to 58L expandable 3P / 4P bracket kit Touring, commuting, lockable security Soft saddlebag (Giant Loop) 4L pockets upward Strap-over, no bracket Adventure, off-road, dual-sport Throw-over (Nelson-Rigg, Oxford) Mid-volume Strap-over Weekend and light touring Match the pannier to your bike Fitment decides everything. Shad bracket kits are coded to exact models such as the Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 to 2025 and the Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 2014 to 2019, so check your year before ordering. A 38L hard case gives roughly 76L across a paired set, while a 46L to 58L expandable spans 92L to 116L. Add a fitted inner bag to keep contents dry inside the shell, and fit lock cylinders with 2 keys so both cases run one key. For most riders a 38L pair handles a 2 to 3 day trip with room for a helmet on many models. Certification context for luggage Abrasion standards differ from apparel standards. EN 17092 AAA, AA and A ratings and CE Level 1 versus Level 2 armour grades apply to riding garments, not to panniers, so luggage is rated on volume in litres, mounting points and waterproofing instead. A 38L to 58L hard case with a 3-point or 4-point steel bracket and 2-key locking gives the security a soft 4L strap-over cannot. Related: Top Cases · Tank Bag

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