Viatra Claw Tail Bag | photo credit: special arrangement
If you like to travel like me, with a lot of worldly possessions, getting to a place on a motorcycle is probably a challenge. Sure, there are luggage options out there, but when considering longer trips, most will only allow you to take essentials along. However, with the massive capacity of 72 liters and the versatility of its ‘claw’ form factor, the Viatra Claw Tail Bag should make a great no-compromise motorcycle luggage solution. Here’s how it lives up to that promise.
Starting with the obvious, there’s a ton of space on offer. This ₹4,299 waterproof version of the bag features a roll-top waterproof liner for the main compartment as well as an outer rain cover for the entire bag. The bag without liner will cost ₹3,699.
Viatra Claw Tail Bag | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The main compartment is very roomy, but the size makes this bag tricky to pack—it’s easiest when propped on something like a stool, which mimics a bike’s back seat. There’s also a pair of large exterior pockets on either side, and Viaterra says each one can even hold a 5-liter jerry can. While this extra storage space is very useful, the pocket is closed by a flap with a clip, although a zip closure would have been more secure.
There are at least four more small pockets inside and outside the bag and these are closed with a zipper. So overall, there’s plenty of room for your belongings, and you can even neatly organize and separate smaller items.
There are a few areas where the claw falls short when it comes to the quality of the mounting and plastic fittings. The mounting system and process is actually quite straight and easy – two loop straps through the rear foot pegs that connect to the front of the bag via double D-rings, and a strap that loops under the tail section of the bike. and is attached to the rear. Bag through the D-ring on either end.
Viatra Claw Tail Bag | photo credit: special arrangement
This allows you to mount the claw on almost any motorcycle. What makes mounting cumbersome, however, is managing the various straps. There’s plenty of extra strap length on all three mounting straps, and there are also two compression straps that go along the top of the bag, which also have plenty of length.
Tackling all these loose ends is a bit of a chore in itself, and the safest way to do it is to stuff them into one of the zippered pockets – neither the side pockets nor the mesh outside of the bag are secure Will definitely be caught. Lease ends. If you plan to use the bag on only one bike, you can cut the straps to the appropriate length.
The other issue is with the various plastic clips, buckles, and D-rings in the bag, which don’t feel as rigid as I’d like, especially considering how heavy this bag can be when fully loaded.
Overall, though, the Claw offers an enormous amount of waterproof luggage for the price, and although using it requires some amount of patience and care, such a large bag can sometimes be used for long periods of time. Traveling is more likely to be done. compared to regular.
Viatra Claw Tail Bag | photo credit: special arrangement