New Motorcycle Tank Bags For 2016

Even if you don’t pack a ton of luggage when you ride, there are some things you want to keep handy on every ride––sunglasses, a cell phone, maps––and a tank bag is the handiest way to carry them. Some use straps to hold them in place, others use magnets, and some come either way. For around $125 there’s sure to be one here that fits your bike and your budget.

The 18-liter Super 2.0 comes in strap and magnetic versions, each with a protective non-slip, non-scratch, diamond-pattern mounting base. The main compartment is expandable, and includes a "zipper garage" for concealment of the zipper and pull tab. The top flap has an internal organizer and a removable map pocket, and inside is a stowaway rain cover, two built-in sip-tube/headphone ports, and hideaway backpack straps. ($119.95, www.cortech.net)

Designed to carry just the essentials, the 6.1-liter D-Tanker Mini's main compartment has an organizer pocket and a special pocket for sunglasses. The bottom is made of non-slip textured neoprene for paint protection. A magnetic clip system ensures firm attachment. A shoulder strap for off-bike use and a reinforced handle are included. ($119.95, www.dainese.com)

The Onyx Expandable has a non-slip bottom with heavy-duty magnets and a safety bungee. The mounting base can be used separately as a map holder, and there's also a clear map pocket with hook-and-loop in the lid. There's a zippered mesh pocket inside the lid, along with elastic pen holders. A rain cover and shoulder strap are included, as is a soft-grip carrying handle. ($109.95, www.firstgear-usa.com)

The ST602 Tanklock uses a model-specific nylon mount attached to the gas tank's filler cap for secure mounting; the bag never contacts the tank. The 4-liter bag has side reflective inserts, a carrying handle, an inner case for sunglasses, adjustable shoulder straps, and a transparent window for smart phones. The bag is prepared for a cable port, and a high-viz rain cover is included. ($125.00, giviusa.com)

The Urban is an all-in-one tank bag, backpack, and helmet carrier that you can use to stow essentials on the bike, and off it to carry your helmet. It uses four high-powered magnet for attachment, and comes with a neoprene helmet carrier/tank protector. ($100.00, rideicon.com)

The magnetic-mount Manta XL has a belt-buckle guard, an external quick-access mobile-phone pocket, and a removable shoulder strap. Reflective piping and a hidden rain cover are also included. ($84.99, joerocket.com)

The 14-liter Elite has a built-in adjustable GPS pocket that also accommodates a variety of other devices like smart phones. The hinged lid has underside organizer pockets, and the interior is made of a soft liner material. The map pocket is removable, and a face-shield storage pouch and a clear-window rain cover are included. The bag can be converted from a strap mount to a magnetic mount with optional mounting bases. ($129.99, tourmaster.com)