Hepco & Becker Xtravel C-Bow Side Bags (Pair)

The full process was great with moto ma hines the sales experience, price, and service was excellent. They look great on my 2025 Honda NXT 750z
Thank you

Descent size bags for a more sporty look and light weight

These bags are great. Very roomy but light and very easy to install. Highly recommend.

I've only used them once so far but they function wonderfully. They look great and they hold enough for one rider. They're not huge bags but I've attached some molle system pouches on both ends - tool kit, first aid kit, shaving kit and a drinking water bottle holder. Those, along with the waterproof capacity of the bags is enough for an extended weekend trip (especially if you're hotel camping). Securely held by the c-bow and easily removed for security. Brackets blend in well when bags are removed. I like them enough that I bought another set of c-bow brackets and figured out how to adapt them to the Honda XR650L so one set is easy swap between the bikes

Slim look was important to me. I have other larger bags to fit these brackets

I went back and forth between buying these or some Kreiga bags, took weeks to decide. Im so glad I chose these ones! Theyre easy to install, good capacity, and look great on the bike. My favorite feature is the lock system and how easy they are to put on and take off. Theyre waterproof too, which is great, and easy to keep clean.

These bags have a few trips on my F800GS. First off I added another bracket on the c-bow mount to keep the mount from flexing under load. I have had to repair some stitching on one of the bags. The waterproof liner is thin and gear will wear holes where the screws for the mounting bracket are. Anyone who has these bags should unzip the liner and cover the screw heads with tape. Hard edge items will damage liner when bouncing around so pack with that in mind. For the cost of the c-bow brackets and the bags at around $600 with tax
I'm not sure I would buy these again.

I have put 3 years and 30K miles on my 2022 Triumph Tiger Rally Pro - all with these smaller X-travel C-Bpw version saddle bags attached, and I have been overall happy with their performance. I have had no product failures, just some predictable wear. I do not ride off road, and have no expectation of limiting damage should I have a get-off. I ordered the X-travel bags through my dealer after seeing them on another Triumph, and as a result did little research of the wide array offered by H&B. If I had to do again I should have ordered the larger set with the mounting plate. But these small bags are still OK for a hotel based travel adventure. With age, and some tools in the bottom of the left rear bag, the structure began to sag considerably and did not look good, especially from the rear. And the black and gray striping design on the ends did not look good especially when sagging. Would have been better if they were a solid black. I mistakenly failed to strap down the soft lid on the left side bag. As a result the loose metal buckle beat up the case considerably. My fault completely. So I will put them on the shelf for now. I have ordered the slightly smaller and but more rigid stream lined H&B Royster NEO C-bow that ride higher and expand when needed to almost the same volume. With the C-bow design it is simple to swap out bags to fit the mood and intent of the ride. Looking good H&B!

The bags and c bow systems are great
However the outer shell of the bags are covered by the thin rubber that scratches off super easy. A swipe of a finger nail can gouge them easily

Construction looks good. Durability I'll test out with a trip to Tombstone and another trip to Baja, Mexico.

I wanted soft paniers because for me they're easier to handle, safer, and look better. And I don't need to pack for a 3-month trip. The C-Bow system is terrific - really easy to unlock and remove the bags, and the frames just look good without bags for those times I'm not traveling. In one bag I can get a 2 person tent, a portable cot, rain gear, tarp, ropes, tools. In the other pretty much all other camping stuff I need. (Of course check sizes, I found stuff for backpacking fits well). With these I just need to add a top bag for clothes and bike stuff. Nice touch to have the Molle system, things like water bottles, tool holders add to the capacity.

Slightly less capacity than expected, but they still held enough for a 3 day trip. The C Bow system works great, and these bags are a good compromise between true soft and hard luggage options.

Very good product. Received them in a sturdy box, but one bag was deformed (other stuff placed in the same box) and seems to have taken a set. Several attempts to reshape the bag have been unsuccessful. Rather minor problem.

I did a lot of research on bags and at the end made the correct call going with C-Bow bags option, since you get the locking system and easy fitment to the bike.

Great fit and sized just right

Small enough to look great on the bike and not add much width, yet big enough to be very useful. Waterproof and very high quality. The connection using the C-bow connection is excellent

Installed withbthe C Bow system. Phenomenal quality

Very attractive bags. Well designed.

I just installed a Hepco Becker system. I thought it would take an hour. It took three. it fits perfect. It is heavy duty and awesome. I can't wait to use. I had an issue with the instructions and, the team at Moto Machine was helpful and got me a digital image of the instructions so that I could enlarge the picture.

I recommend.

These things are the schnizzle

These bags did surprise me. They look great on the Bobber and the capacity is much better than the other option. Well made as expected by H&B they seem very sturdy and will last a long time. The C-Bow system is very clever and practical. Installation is straight forward on paper but access to the bolts on the exhaust bracket was hard until I decided to use a wood block to pull the exhaust outward. This greatly helps with the access to the bolt that secures the bracket to the frame. Highly recommend.

I have tried a bunch of bags and there are the perfect fit for my Triumph Tiger 900 Rally. The go on and of easy and lock! The C racks are small so when the bags are off they are not big ugly racks.
They are classy looking and do the job!
4 stars!!!

As advertised only complaint was zipper tabs missing on inside of bags

Love these bags, best of both worlds, hard mounted semi rigid soft bags. They look fantastic on my V-85tt, very light, just the right size, waterproof and have molle attach points. When removed the C-bow mounts are small and pretty much unnoticeable. Moto-Machines service was fantastic! Shipped immediately, and even credited me a price match after the purchase. Definitely recommend!!!

The bags look great on the Tiger and were easy to install! They are also capable of holding lots of stuff!

These Hepco and Becker Xtravel side bags and C-bow racks were something I had been looking at for a while. I was glad the folks at Moto Machines had these in stock and ready to ship. Great products packed well by people who are working hard to keep their family business going. Totally happy with my purchase and the service.

Clean, nice, perfect fit - Exactly what I was looking for for soft panniers for the Tiger 900 GT Pro

Good quality bags. They come with keys so you can lock the bags to the carrier. I like the medium size of the bags.

Great Quality, Fit and finish is excellent and I received it quickly and accurately. I am very happy with the H & B Set up i have on my Triumph.

I bought the Hepco & Becker C-Bow Side Bags because the C-Bow brackets maintain the clean look to my Triumph Tiger 800. I didn't want a bracket system that ruined the lines of the bike when I wasn't using the saddle bags. The installation is easy, about 45 minutes. The bags are easy to get on and off the bike and hold everything I need for a multi-day ride. (I have a large tail bag that complements the C-Bow bags.). I highly recommend the C-Bow Side Bags and I also highly recommend MotoMachines. Their service is outstanding. I had various questions about this system and they took time to answer all my questions.