Ride Tested | Mosko Moto Reckless 80 (& comparison to Backcountry Panniers)

Today we take a look at the Reckless 80 luggage system from Mosko Moto and compare it to their more traditional Backcountry panniers. #moskomoto #motorcycle #advrider #dualsport

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[hughhawley]

I have the Reckless 80 for my Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. It is indeed very "strappy." There is a learning curve. In the first few trips, you will never pack it the same way twice, and when you ride off, you will habitually stop a short distance away to reassure yourself that you did, indeed, secure every one of those straps. However, you will soon figure out the best way to pack for you and your stuff, you'll develop a routine for tightening and securing the straps, and you will realize that it's not designed to be convenient, it's designed to be secure. For stuff you need convenient access to, get a tank bag. When you pack the Reckless, you don't touch it again until you get to your next campsite. Mounted and packed correctly, all that textile and plastic becomes part of the bike. Crank in the preload to deal with the added weight, and the bike handles beautifully. No flapping or movement. I put my "house" (tent, rain fly, sleeping bag, sleeping pad) in the top bag, my "kitchen" in the left bag, my clothing/toiletries in the right bag, and miscellaneous tools and accessories in the two aux pox slung below the main bags. Under the beavertail, but outside the top bag, I secure my camp chair and tent poles (pole bag included with the set). Arrive at camp, empty the top bag to set up the tent and sleeping arrangements. Stow the side bags under the rain fly until you need to get something out of them, remove the harness and place it inside the tent. Now you have a "clean" bike and that top bag can become either a backpack or a tailbag (with the help of two rok straps to secure it to the rear rack), which you can use to bring back groceries (even ice!) from the nearest store. I've ridden with them in hours of driving rain with no leakage. Mosko even includes a dry bag so you can keep your sleeping gear dry inside the top bag when you have to pack a wet rain fly. it's incredibly versatile, tough as nails, lighter than a rack-mounted system, and cheaper to buy. Highly recommended.

[ridingonandon]

buy tusk half the price same quality and in our experience better in many ways we have been traveling the world and they are holding up well

[roberttowery]

The one big reason I go with the Backcountry is the ease of removing the panniers. As an old half crippled guy, I find lifting the bike very difficult in many situations. Being able to remove the panniers while the bike is down a great advantage.

[danthemanlife]

I've enjoyed being able to have my Reckless 80 on multiple bikes. I will agree it's not ideal when it comes to getting in and out of them or taking them off, but when you know you're going to go through different bikes often, as some of us do, it can save money. I don't look forward to carrying it to the hotel room, but at least I can fit them on different bikes. Plus, I do like the smaller size. I also feel that it helps you size down on what you bring with you. Great video, Ian. My wife who also watching your videos with me, hopes you are your family are doing well.

[njiska]

Of course you put this out the day after my Reckless 80 arrived. Lol.

Really is a great setup.

[jfkalim]

I have both as well. Tha main reason i got the Reckless 80 was the ability to use it on diffrent bikes when i travel (they also pack flat in a suitcase but the need to be disassembled). Regarding handling what i found is that the main advantage is that as they are placed diagonaly towards the center of mass of the bike, they exert less sag (because of leverage) on teh rear susspension. Finally more space is a trap. The more space and bags you have the more stuff you actually don't need take, having less space makes you be much more economical with bike weight.

[BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

I have the Vario hard lockable luggage, and the Mosko Reckless 80ltr, these two are expensive but worth it and used for different styles of riding, for budget I would highly recommend Lomo, these are cheap but are absolutely superb for using offroad, I have many different rollbags and duffels from Lomo, also I have the large motorcycle panniers from them, they are 100% waterproof tried and tested on both the bike and on the kayak, and I have done thousands of miles now with my 40ltr Lomo rollbag and the 60ltr duffel. Lomo definitely worth a look at for the price.

[brentrichardson]

Hi Ian, Love your honesty about products and content, cant wait to see more tips and trips form you, ty

[casey]

55 seconds in and I noticed that Ian really took the time to set up the frame of the main shot so well. Organized all the gear and stuff behind him to match with the color scheme of the bike and coordinated it with his jersey. Subtle but, it takes the production quality up a notch. Well done sir.

[scottfast]

Thanks for the detailed overview! Just installed these on my ktm 890 today and wondered how the side dry bags worked! Hate to admit that. lol. You showed the dry bag actually attached to the other strap, not to itself. Makes sense now!!! Thank you!

[longhairwhocares]

Dude has great content but his interpersonal vibe is so serious — find myself wanting to see a grin or two now and again. Either way the depth of the reviews is sick, wish him continued success!

[CanadianTexaninLiguria]

My go to is a Givi top case - never leaves the bike. MM soft side cases. Wolfman small duffel for camping gear - tent, bag, pad and cooking gear. This is a setup up for multiple day or multi week trips. If I go into a motel for a night, I don't want to be spending 20 minutes unpacking.

[TwoTubesADV]

I moved from side panniers to the Mosko Moto Reckless 80 on my DR650 and absolutely love them.

[christofonobrown]

My absolute favorite luggage system. Owned v1 and v2. Ran these on my KTM’s, H2SX, and others. Super flexible.

[DFTrap]

The Reckless 80 I find is perfect for the extended trips, durable, intuitively designed, and outright fun to use. Exceptional company!

[JGKohlenberg]

You can’t go wrong either way. Quality is top notch, you can tell they’re riders that design this stuff. I’ve been using the Reckless 80 and when I get to hotel or campsite I just pull out the dry bags and take them inside. Crash-proof too. The only downside is they rob some rear seat space if you ride 2 up. I keep mine forward on the rack/seat tail for weight distribution.

[ramoneortiz]

Thanks for the honest review. They look great and it looks like they pack a ton of stuff. Keep the videos coming.

[Nats]

that purple spring on the 890 😮
Great Review!

[GBeWinginIt]

Nice review, i have to consider adding Mosko Moto Reckless and Backcountry panniers to the list of soft luggage options.