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[jotjotde]

Last week I had the chance to buy a original Energica Tank Bag for small money because the guy who sold it had no use for it anymore. Knowing the RSP (over 300 €) I took immediately the opportunity (to have it not needing it is better than the other way round )

First impression: the bag is big. REALLY BIG!

It has an extension fold and according to Energica can hold 16 liters. Without the extension out I guess it carries about 12 liters. Probably this does not include the two small side bags (good for glasses, handkerchiefs, snacks...) and the flat top compartment with a transparent window (good for gloves, scarf, bible...).
Carried effortlessly my charging brick, rainjacket, extra set of gloves and some small stuff (all in the main compartment without the extension).
It has a carrying grip, comes with shoulder strap and a rain cover.

The bag is fixed by clamps (front) and a 'click'-fix (back) on a 'carpet' which in turn is helt by straps (front left & right) and a screwed down strap (tank backside under the seat). To a certain extend, the position of the bag can be adjusted back and forth. The 'carpet' is soft underneath and the straps are also designed to minimise chafing on the tank.
The fixings do not look much, but they hold at least to 180 km/h (testing to that speed that was enough for me ).

PRO's
-   Large bag.
-   High quality manufacturing (at least looks and feels that way). No cheapo stuff as far as I can tell. Should not damage the paint as everything looks properly covered with soft stuff.
-   Flat compartment on top with integrated velcroed compartment with transparent window maybe for GPS or phone.
-   Extension fold with zipper.
-   Easy to de-chlip from the holder/carpet. Can be carried by handgrip or with included shoulder straps.
-   Included high quality rain cover.
-   Installed and dismounted in two minutes with a 3 mm hex.
-   Will most probably not interfere with aerodynamics, i.e. no increased energy consumption.

CON'S
-   Large bag When all compartments are really filled to the max the view to the speedometer can be restricted, especially if you are smaller and the bag is positioned more to the front. I had some problems looking at my phone which is positioned in the vicinity of the bar holder. See pictures.
-   Even if not filled, the top compartment with transparent window is what feels like directly under your nose. For me in a position useless e.g. for a GPS or a phone with route finder. The velcroed compartment is too small for my phone (admittedly which is an iphone Plus).
-   The 'carpet' fixing straps flap around. See pic of the backside strap. For that money I would expect something like Kriega puts on their bags to keep the from flapping.
-   Destroys the sleek look of the bike (at least to my taste). See pictures.


SUMMARY
If you like tank bags, want large capacity, have money to spend and do not mind the looks, that bag is something for you. Be prepared to adjust your phone/GPS-holder for a better view. If you are a small person, that bag might sit too high (Ribelle).

[Stonewolf]

I got one for free as part of the 2021 runout deal. The size is nice and all but awkward, especially for using cruise control. I found it doesn't really sit nicely in any position when worn with the strap. I also really couldn't find a way to stop it slipping from side to side a little and it also has a habit of resetting my trip when going on full lock to park. It'll stand up to a little light rain but more than that and your stuff will get wet but I honestly find messing around with rain covers too much bother to do, better to stick some plastic shopping bags inside to keep your stuff dry and organised. The little window is pretty useless (which is pretty common for tank bags IMO) but I do use it for shownotes when I'm recording.

After a year and a half and 16000 miles mine is beginning to fall apart.

[chisquare]

Thanks for the review. It confirms my decision against it and for a Givi tank lock system. Much less capacity but way more stylish and, as it seems, practical.

[jotjotde]

Thanks @Stonewolf for sharing your long-term experience.

One question remains: When the bag on some point needs to be replaced - would you buy it again or switch to one of the known brands like Givi, SW Motech and such?

[Stonewolf]

I think I'd go third party for a replacement, not really looked into it yet as the bag is still usable for light duty (the stitching holding the handle on on one side and the seam underneath it are unravelling pretty bad).

[HoodRichOG]

using cruise control.

Holy moly. How do you use cruise control? Let's see the length of your thumb!!

[DonTom]

I also really couldn't find a way to stop it slipping from side to side

I used Velcro on mine to solve that issue on my Energica Tank bag on my 2020 SS9-.


-Don-  Reno, NV

[Stonewolf]

Holy moly. How do you use cruise control? Let's see the length of your thumb!!

I can't remember off-hand anywhere I've actually got it in a video but ... you reach over with your left hand and press and hold the button which is an absolute bastard to do with the stock bag.

Oh, actually ... https://youtu.be/XWFQLfHZQqk?si=YIPiIBEg0hVLTEPB&t=515

[Specter]

Well Im glad to see I aint the only one who reaches over with the other hand to set the cruise control, because the reach is too much with the proper hand. 

I was contemplating getting the tank bag, and was told they are a big rage in Italy, but from my POV, the thing is bulky,IMO kind of ugly sitting up there and gets in the way of your vision.  I was worried it'd block most the speedo / wind shield when you filled it with stuff.

Seems I made a good decision not to get it.    I got the kreiga 70 setup and it works fine on the back of my bike.  Just make sure its' strapped real tight so it don't roll off the seat.

Aaron

[Stonewolf]

Tank bags are fine, just the bigger they are the more annoying. They do have the advantage of not being way out where they have leverage (though they are high up).

I think I could maybe just about get the button with my right thumb *but* there is no way I could maintain a stable speed stretching my hand off the throttle like that (I've tried).

[Specter]

and the problem with the Ribelle is the handle bars are short as it is anyways, so there' s really not a hell of a lot of room to move the cruise control either.

i suppose you could follow the leads back and swap it for the other button but that's a bit of work, and those who are not electrically / mechanically inclined may not like pulling the bike apart and playing with pins like that.

id personally have to say do NOT cut the wires if you have warranty left on your bike for obvious reasons !

Aaron

[smithy]

I think I could maybe just about get the button with my right thumb *but* there is no way I could maintain a stable speed stretching my hand off the throttle like that (I've tried).

I shifted the CC controls on my Experia to the left side handlebar....where they should've been from the start....much better and easier to operated than the silly stock system. The stock system still works too.

Smithy.