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Motech Blaze Panniers on Hyperstrada - Request advice

Joined Apr 2017
14 Posts | 0+
Bangkok
I want to put these panniers on my 2014 HS821 but i read somewhere they are actually designed for Hypermotard and some parts might need to be changed on the HS. I'd be grateful if anyone who has experience with Motech Blaze on a Hyperstrada can share their experience, good or bad.
 
These look interesting. I see options for both hypermotard and hyperstrada. Oddly they only list up to 2015 as supported but I don't see what the difference would be as I think the tail section on these bikes is pretty much the same across all model years. Assuming it's easy to install / remove the mounts I may have found a solution I like. Thanks!

http://shop.sw-motech.com/en/by+products/Luggage+Systems/BLAZE+-+Panniers+Set/index.htm
 
The Blaze panniers are great, I have used them on previous bikes but not the Hyperstrada. I think on the HyperStrada the grab handles may get in the way, though I may be wrong. The HyperMotard doesn't have these. If anyone knows for sure it would be good to know, as the Blaze panniers are much narrower than the stock ones.
 
I had this set up on a FJ-09 I owned briefly. Never actually used them as I owned the bike a very short time.

I like the narrow profile, great for filtering (lane splitting).

I didn't notice how many liters they hold ... looks like about 15 to 18 per side.
Stock Ducati ones hold 25 liters each. For longer rides I'd prefer the standard Duc ones, but for shorter riders or City commuting the SW Motech ones look good ...
and way cheaper than OEM.