cortech Super 2.0 18L Tank Bag

First off, let me say that I'm familiar with Cortech tank bags, as I have the Super 2.0 12-liter version on my 2005 Yamaha FZ6 and love it. I have been searching for a generous-sized tank bag for my 2012 BMW G650GS dual-sport for a year, without finding one that would stay on the tank without flapping around (I've tried at least a half-dozen of various brands). I finally decided to try the 18-liter Super 2.0 and it's a keeper. This is a large tank bag, both size-wise and by capacity, and is basically a 12-liter bag with an expansion zipper that opens it to 18-liter. The base, with the straps (I needed the strap version, as the BMW has a plastic "tank" that's actually the air-box where most bikes fuel tank is), covers the entire span from the bars to the front of the seat, with the last two inches under the seat. Having said that, this is a very secure mounting platform, with very little flopping from side to side as was the case with the other bags I tried. The bag attaches securely to the base pad with three quick-release clips, and has hidden stow-away backpack shoulder straps and a grab handle at the front so you can easily take it with you. The bag is very heavy duty, made of 1680 and 1800 denier material, with multitudinous storage pockets and two sip-tube/head-phone ports built in. The interior is lined with neoprene to protect your stuff, and a neoprene face shield pouch is included. The only weak point for me is the map case -- it's fairly good sized, but it's very difficult to get a map in there through the narrow opening under the front snap. A full-width opening would make this bag just about perfect. I highly recommend the Super 2.0 to anyone with a bike large enough to fit it.

This is a sturdy, well-built bag. I have a '95 Kawasaki Concours, and it fits snug to the tank and the magnets hold strong. Don't overstuff the bag, though, as it will bulge and prevent the magnets sewn into the back liner from making good contact.I like the bag, but I have a couple of issues with it. First, as some other reviewers have noted, the small "electronics" pocket at the top of the bag (the one pointed toward you while seated on the bike) is positioned at an odd angle, and due to the rigidity of the bag it is quite difficult to access: You can barely get your fingers into the pocket, and you have to angle them toward you while you press against the rigid lid of the bag. I use that pocket for my garage door opener, but the pocket is so stiff and the zipper is so tight that I can't get my fingers in the pocket to push the button; I have to stop the motorcycle and take the remote out of the bag in order to be able to press the button. My other issue with the bag is that the quality control didn't seem to be very good. In particular, some of the smaller pockets on the inside of back of the lid to the main compartment were sewn over as a result of the stitching on the exterior of the bag. (See first pic.) The exterior looks fine, but it seems as if they don't check the inner pockets to make sure they work after all of the exterior stitching is completed.I like the bag and I'm happy with it, but if you decide to pull the trigger and make the purchase, cross your fingers about the interior stitching.

I purchased this bag and I am very happy with it. The build quality and functionality are above par.Pro:-The magnets are strong and take a considerable amount of pulling force to remove.-A Lanyard is supplied as secondary safety measure.-Pockets are spacious and holds my gear securely.-Zippers have a pocket to hold down the handle so they are not flapping in the wind during high speeds.-Transforms into a backpack for added functionality.-Expands, you can use the short or tall mode depending on how much your hauling.-Rain cover is supplied, although i have been caught in the rain without this on, only the outside of the bag ends up being wet and the inside stuff is still dry.-They're support is amazingly awesome, I recently had an issue that I caused and reached out to them to see if they can help me and I am happy to say that they provided support in such a way that I am a loyal customer now, KEEP IT UP and you'll have a customer for life.Cons:-I wish they used metal clips for some of the attachments like the backpack straps, I just feel metal ones are more secure and wouldn't break as easy. NOT A BAD on Cortech, mostly everyone uses plastic clips.-The days of using MAPS to get around are coming to a close, I think they should do away with the Map flap and replace it with a way to secure the helmet instead. It would add immense value to a customer.All around its a great bag, they look nice and sporty and the customer support was top notch. Ill would look to them first for my luggage needs.

Only the bag arrived, the straps and base were missing so I am unable to fit it to my motorcycle at all. The bag looks great, would have been nice to use it on my trip but I guess I am sending it back bungee cording all my stuff to the bike now. Great.

I love it!