Givi XS306 Tank Bag on a 2016 R1200GS Adventure.

My R1200GS Adventure is my only mode of transportation, so finding ways to maximize storage is key. Turns out, the Givi XS306 tank bag is a great compliment to my Bumot Defender panniers!

[mjwoner]

That is exactly the video I was searching to watch. I read some so and so reviews about the OEM BMW bag, so I turned to Givi and found your video. It was great to understand the tanklock mechanism, thank you! It would be great to have all my camera equipment and drone in an easily accessible location.

[felipecoelho]

Dave, congrats on the video! Very informative and with a amazing quality! I do ride quite different roads in South America but it's fantastic to follow your trips! You have a fan in Brazil!

[andrewtofts]

Hi Dave, thanks for the informative video and that GIVI bag looks good. I purchased the small BMW bag for my GS last year and it transferred over to the GSA when I changed my bike. I find these bags are invaluable; I know mine's not that big (approx 8 litres I think) but it still holds everything I need and like yours, has a map window. Although I have satnav mounted, I still like to have an old fashioned map with me. Looking forward to seeing any video you take of your forthcoming trip; enjoy and ride safe. Cheers, Andy

[kingsqueak]

If you didn't yet, have a look at Gerbings electric jacket liners. With all the winter riding you are doing, I'm sure you would love them. Also in case you didn't know, Twisted Throttle is right down in Rhode Island as an excuse for a shopping trip.

[kwbsrdds]

Dave, I just discovered your Vlogging. Safe travels. Rubber side down.

[azaman]

i have that bag, over 2 years the plastic head of the zipper broke into half after the plastic turned sticky/melted. other than that, its a great bag to have.

[donaldmoe]

From my own experience with an iPhone 5, I would suggest you be aware that your cellphone can seriously overheat while charging under the clear map cover, especially in warm weather or with the sun beating down on it. My iPhone 5 got so hot that it shut itself off and didn't turn on again until some time later. I few months later I decided to replace it with an iPhone SE. Good luck on your cross-country tour! 👍

[Random_Generation_X]

I got my XS 306 today to my R1200GS. You was the good help for my choise. Thanx for good review. Is the bag still in use btw?

[lkazanov]

Seems like a very nice bag. Did you happen to look at any other bags before you settled on this one? Did you consider the one made by Touratech?

[FranksBmwAdv]

Looks like it blocks view of speedo and everything dash related?

[HotrodsMotorcycling]

Are you taking a southern route out west? I ride in the winter but have never thought about going anywhere this time of the year and how do you keep the salt off your bike on a big trip like that?