Итальянская компания Givi с конца 70-х годов last century produces various accessories for motorcycles. Givi trunks - special devices (the so-called "bags for bikes"), have long gained deserved popularity among many fans of fast driving.
Kinds of wardrobe trunks for a motorcycle
At the place of attachment to the motorcycle, all wardrobe trunks are divided into four groups:
- side containers for things that attach on both sides of the rear wheel;
- rear center, designed for installation behind the seat;
- special products designed to be mounted on the gas tank of a motorcycle;
- front center, which set the front between the headlight and the wing (usually a small container for storing the most necessary tools).
By volume, the wardrobe trunks from Givi are the most diverse:from MT503 (textile, 4 liters) to OBK58A (aluminum, 58 liters). The ATV OBK110A ATV device has a capacity of 110 liters.
Materials used for manufacturing
In the manufacture of trunks for motorcycles Givi uses such modern high quality materials:
- aluminum;
- high impact polymer plastic;
- textiles with special waterproof impregnation (or complete with a protective bag from heavy precipitation).
Aluminum products have the greatestdurability and durability. In addition, they can withstand about twice the weight of the payload compared to plastic analogues (with the same capacity). However, these products are the most expensive. Textile wardrobe trunks, on the contrary, are the cheapest in the line of these accessories.
Their stiffness is significantly less than that ofaluminum or plastic competitors, but, but they can easily be transformed into ordinary bags (shoulder strap is usually included in the package). The most popular (in terms of price / quality / ease of use) are plastic cases. Therefore, it is this variety that is most widely represented by Givi.
Rear trunks
Rear trunks - the most popular versionaccessories in this category. Even with short trips, a motorcyclist needs to remove his helmet somewhere (and sometimes two). In addition, these accessories do not increase the overall size of the bike, which is important when driving around the city. Rear wardrobe trunk Givi - the optimal solution to this problem. The range of these devices is so wide that you can pick up a wardrobe trunk to a motorcycle of almost any size and class.
Of course, in terms of durability the leading place in thisThe segment is occupied by aluminum trunks, but their price is quite high. For example, the Givi DLM46A Trekker Dolomiti model with a volume of 46 liters (2 helmets) costs from 19,000 to 21,000 rubles today. But the product made of plastic Givi B47NML Blade with the same capacity will cost you already 9 400 - 10 500 rubles. Both models can be locked with a key, which is their undoubted advantage.
Textile rear trunks are not equipped with suchuseful option, but the price is more democratic. So, Givi EA107B (volume 35 liters) costs only 4,300–4,800 rubles, including an additional protective cover from heavy rain.
Side wardrobe trunks
Rear side trunks Givi will be usefulmotorcyclists in long country travel. Depending on the required amount of transported items and the size of the bike, you can choose the capacity from 2⨯18 to 2⨯58 liters. The choice of material depends on the length of time during which you plan to use them. So, for traveling on vacation (that is, once a year), Givi EA101 textile cases (volume 2 объемом20 - 30 liters, with a set of straps for fastening and wearing over the shoulder) are quite suitable. Price per pair - 6,150 - 6,850 rubles.
But for regular trips out of town betterPlastic E21N902 (with a capacity of 2⨯21 liters) with a quick-release fastening system. Such a set (of 2 pieces) will cost from 9,200 to 10,200 rubles.
Fastening the trunks to the motorcycle
The attachment of the side trunks depends on the class andbrand of motorcycle and is a team or a monolithic frame structure, which is installed at the back. Givi has developed a mounting system for its trunks for most of the most popular motorcycle brands: BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki. The price depends largely on the model of the bike.
So for the BMW K1300S motorcycle (2009-2016release) mount for side trunnions Givi PLR692 with MONOKEY quick-release system (it is enough to rotate 3 fixing bolts by 90 using a special key) costs 10,500 - 11,700 rubles per set, which includes wires and mounting elements to transfer the turn signals. And for the Yamaha FJR1300 (production years 2006-2014), the PLX357 kit costs 6,400 - 7,100 rubles.
To install the rear central tanks, inwhich store things, are intended platform kofrov Givi with mounting system Monolock or Monokey. They are installed on the rear trunk of a motorcycle or on a special mounting frame. Package Included:
- playground;
- a board that, if necessary, is attached to the bottom of the coffer (if it is not installed or not suitable for your model of capacity for things);
- all necessary fasteners;
- manufacturer's instructions for installation.
Depending on the brand of motorcycle and coffer model, the price of such devices varies from 2,000 to 6,000 rubles.
Attention! The instructions indicate models of wardrobe trunks that canattach to a specific site. Read it carefully before purchasing. It is even better to buy all the components from Givi at the same time: a set of necessary “boxes”, a fixing frame and a platform. Then you probably will not have any problems with installation and further operation.
The front cases (mostly textile) are attached to the gas tank or the front fork between the headlamp and the wing using special belts.
