American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 219 October 2017 | Page 59

Kuryakyn updates luggage program In addition to selling the T-Bags luggage program that MAG sister company Tucker Rocky acquired from founder Terry Lovett in 2012, Somerset, Wisconsin based Kuryakyn launched its own XKursion luggage brand in 2014. This year Kuryakyn has moved to further strengthen its position in the crowded motorcycle luggage market with updates to the XKursion range and the Momentum Freeloader duffel bag - a wide top-roll sealed design “offering easy access to a cavernous main storage compartment,” separate bottom zippered compartment and multiple quick- stash pockets (2,375 ci capacity) XW Arsenal, an airplane carry-on sized roller bag with 2,772 ci capacity launch of the ‘Momentum’ luggage collection – a new “value” program. Described as having “versatile packing capabilities, hassle-free mounting and rugged utilitarian styling”, Kuryakyn describes the Momentum Collection as developed to leverage the trend towards “increased functionality and convenience for today’s riders.” Made in UV-rated, weather resistant 1200 denier textile material with a variety of quick-mount designs to offer convenient mounting and removal on virtually any motorcycle, each Momentum bag includes rain covers, integrated external stash pockets, MOLLE modular attachment options of the kind commonly found on tactical and recreational equipment, and low-profile carrying handles. The first offers in the Momentum value line include the Freeloader duffel bag and Hitchhiker trunk rack bag. The all-new premium XKursion line-up boasts “improved styling and features - a completely redesigned line-up of bags combining the highest quality materials with advanced storage solutions for virtually any motorcycle or riding style.” Manufactured in durable UV-rated, weather resistant 1680 denier textile material, with “premium thermoformed construction and storage components that offer strength, security and shape ret ention,” range features include laser-cut MOLLE modular attachment points, discreet reflective accents for enhanced visibility, premium lined interiors with multiple pockets/compartments, glove-friendly and weather resistant zippers, ergonomic carrying handles and multiple heavy-duty welded and overmolded mounting D-rings. The range includes the XW Arsenal, an airplane carry-on sized roller bag with 2,772 ci capacity; the Momentum Hitchhiker trunk rack bag – “hands down the most versatile tour trunk rack bag in the business with easily accessible main storage, external bungee storage options and shape retention” midsize XS Cube with removable base pad for mounting convenience; the XB dispatch backpack; XB Fast Lane throw-over saddlebags and XT Co-Pilot tank bag. KURYAKYN Somerset, Wisconsin, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.kuryakyn.com Fast Lane throw-over saddlebags