Rynox Nomad V2 Saddlebag: Review

Dec 9, 2013
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Rynox Gears brings in the Nomad V2 saddle bags. We strap it up to get a feel of how it is

Up until now, when any motorcyclist thought about buying a saddle bag they would pick up the Cramster, simply for the fact that there weren’t options available in the market. Now, since Rynox has entered the spectrum the tides seem to have changed and with the launch of the Nomad V2 motorcyclists have something else to consider.

Rynox has been extremely consistent in terms of looks and quality and it is no different with the Nomad V2. A strongly built bag with tough material the Nomad V2 makes use of 3M webbing and 1680D polyester with PVC coating. Keeping in mind the love motorcyclists have for their machines, the saddle bags have been made out of slip scratch and heat resistant protective material that ensure that your side panels are out of harm's way.

There are fundamental limitations to most saddle bags that the Nomad V2 succeeds in addressing with its two piece design. The biggest advantage of the Rynox is that it is extremely easy to carry once you take them off the bike and that can be quite a relief! The bags themselves may not seem too wide but they have enough storage capacity (32 litres per side) to carry your entire luggage.

Then there's the laminated industrial polyester construction that is sturdy and also comes with a protective rainproof cover though they can be a pain to clean! As far as the strapping them up is concerned, we tried it on the Pulsar 220F as well as the Honda CB Trigger and we found that it fit snugly on both. The YKK zippers are heavy-duty and are quite effective in waterproofing. Although we were quite impressed with the Nomad V2, one thing that we thought needed a little more attention was the branding. A mere sticker of the logo on the side of the bag is the only thing that makes it look substandard. A rubber molded logo would have worked wonders instead.

The Rs 4,550 price tag of the Nomad V2 does seem to be slightly steep considering the fact that most other saddle bags are at least around Rs 1500 cheaper. Having said that taking into account the build quality and the space on offer we feel it’s worth the premium.

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