Kriega OS Base - Lightweight luggage for the KTM 790 Adventure

#ktm790adventure #kriegaOS Kriega OS Base
Kriega has a great reputation for rugged and waterproof motorcycle luggage. I've been using the OS Panniers and have been very impressed, but have been looking at a smaller lighter solution for when I don't need or want the full pannier set up. The OS Base looked promising, but there was nothing to say it fitted the standard 790 Adventure. This video details the installation onto the 's' model as well as my initial thoughts after using the bags.
There is a bit of a compromise to make as the pillion footpeg hangers need to be removed and replaced with the strap mounts. When Kriega tested the kit using the footpeg hangers, they found the edge to be sharp enough to damage the strap very quickly.
The setup up is very light, weighing only 2.3kg including the two OS-12 packs. It's 100% waterproof and can be fitted/removed very quickly. In fact, I can now remove it in half the time that I did in the video example!
I've broken the video down if you want to jump to certain parts;
Introduction & why use them? - 00:00
What's in the box? - 01:25
Fitting the kit parts - 01:49
Mounting the OS Packs and Base - 03:34
What are they like in use? - 06:03
Prices & Conclusion - 07:24

You can buy the Kriega kit here;

[OoNoyanoO]

Thank you for the video. I just bought the same os-12 set for my 250 adventure. I also wrote to Kriega because I couldn’t find any information for the set up on my model. They told me they had never tried either, advised me to buy it, try it and if anything went wrong they’d give me a refund. I liked the honesty. I’ll try to install the base on Sunday.

[tinks]

Well demonstrated as always Tony, hope your all well.

[Tim]

Rather than use the Kriega setup and remove the existing rear pegs, I put some kevlar loops onto the rear footpeg arms and then mounted the Kriega setup to these. Works really well so you don't have to remove the rear pegs if you have the odd passenger.

[edwardlocke]

Thanks for your detailed vid. I too think these are the best soft bag set up available after doing a ton of research and fitting of other bags on my Tenere 700.

[deanojohnson]

I use the OS Base and OS18 panniers on my F650.
The system I have seems to be generic and not manufacturer or model specific, when I called Kriega they said it wouldn’t fit because the seat was too wide.
But I adapted the way it was supposed to mount and it works superbly.
The one you tested in the video mounts slightly differently to mine the footrest mounts go through the footrest and then hook back on themselves on mine and not to the base (forming a V).
The top mounts clip to the 2 Kriega loops on mine and do not loop around the rack and then back to the base.
Looking at the setup you tested, I’m not sure which is best?
But what I can say from experience is that you can remove the bags and leave the base on the bike.
The attaching of the bags becomes easier with use, but always remember to slacken the top straps on the base before trying to attach the bags, it’s a lot easier that way 👍

[mosonador]

Perfect timing, i still plan to buy it for my R version but seems to be some work to remove the exhaust.
Love your channel, greetings from Germany

[verdonrocksphotography]

Love the look of the Kriega product, in my opinion the best looking in to bad not much practical in my case, thank you Tony, cheers V!

[defylifeadventure]

I bought this, and it's a well engineered piece of kit, but ultimately isn't for people who ever want to take a pillion, or do long overland adventures. It's more suited to a week/weekend away riding with some mates. Plus points are the lightweight of the kit itself, but the bags sit very high compared to standard throw over or rack panniers. So you your COG is high. With a roll bag on the rear rack you also lose the ability to easily gain access to the bags, and due to the tension of everything even if you don't have a roll bag getting in the way of the opening, it's still not easy to get larger objects in and out. Love Kriega stuff, but unfortunately these just aren't for me or my style of long distance touring across all terrains.

[bradsanders]

One trick some guys do, is remove the plastic side panels on 790/890 that bulge out.
Any bag laying against the plastic will end up grinding on the plastic. The whole package ends up narrower with out the side panels.

If these bags and base werent so pricey Id consider them. The base piece alone is as much or more than some complete bags.
Its nice but no dice.

[raycollington]

Thanks Tony, I’ve love Kriega stuff and been considering these for a while but have become a bit of an expert in Click & Regret of late. You’ve just helped my research. Thanks and regards.

[MrTeriyakiman]

I bought the exact same setup for my standard 790 over the Xmas holidays. I’ve not used it yet (damned lockdown!) but my initial thoughts were of a typical high quality and well designed Kreiga setup. The only criticism I have of it is that I thought the harness could be mounted and left in place and the OS bags put on or off as required (some rides I only want to take my US10 bag). While this is certainly possible, fitting the OS bags to the harness is a bit of a faff and I would have liked them to be a bit more ‘quick release’. I guess this method of attachment does make them less easy to steal. Apart from that nit-picky point, very happy with the package.

[neilcollinson]

I would of thought you could possibly leave the pillion pegs on, after all is just for the strap to loop through, and would keep the strap away from body work better than the supplied bracket, my friend as the exact size, he swapped them for the enduristan large which are also 12 ltr, but seem to be way more bigger in terms of what you can get in, as ever great review 👍

[johnmfjw]

i have just got the Kriega US10 for my CB500X, not had a chance to try it out yet but it looks well made.

[mattyedmonds]

Hi Tony! I'm looking at the OS Base 36 for my 790 adventure. I have an Ixil exhaust fitted. The only concerns i have is will the heat from the exhaust ruin the luggage? Can you buy a heat shield? Cheers and great review 👍🏻

[andrewfrost]

Liked and subscribed.
Just ordered this Kreiga OS bag set up for my KTM 790 Adventure 2019. I’ve gone for the 3x 18ltr bags for 18 nights in Europe. I have a basic KTM rack, do you know if I’ll need a bigger rear rack for the top bag

[hunkyleepickle]

Looking at these for my 1290 adv. was wondering if you figure the OS 12 or 18 bags would fit with grab handles still installed? Thanks for the helpful install video regardless

[Safetyguard]

Why can I not just use the passenger footpegs to pull that bottom straps through?
I use the sw motech racks too and don't want to remove my pegs...

[Ironhawx]

I installed the SWMotech tail rack on my 790 R and then saw this video. I wish I had seen it earlier. Any chance of installing the OS base without having to “undo” the SWMotech tail rack? The rack wants the passenger supports, OS base doesn’t, if it’s just threading the loop it could work, but the handles themselves have a claw like shape and that could make fitting the bags a bit problematic?

[Yozikhinton]

Once all fitted to the bike can the bags be removed from the base, leaving the base fitted to the bike or does it all have to come off?

[eddy]

couldn't the forward securing straps be threaded through the pillion peg frame?