Givi quality is very good. I have a set of Givi E21 bags installed with an SWMotech rack. For me the OEM bags were too big and wide and I also like the idea of top loading bag. The Givi's are perfect for day to day riding and I add a Wunderlich tail bag when I take a longer trip. Keep in mind you will also need to get a Givi rack for your bike which I believe is about $230ish so your in the $750 range if you choose the 35's.Liked the look of the givi 35's and the price was $500 for a pair, which unless, I missed something is half the price of the bmw oem bags....are the givi bags quality.....large enough, any other options to consider.
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if you still haven't made a move on the hard bags, oem or givi are safe bets. quality, looks etc are at worst, very good. i would suggest also looking at hepco becker bags. ugly as a pig but you can go "gothic" on them as the man says and they come out smiling. however, as said here, the oem look right so when i was offered at good deal on them when buying my bike from max bmw, i went with them. again, all bags noted are high quality equipment, its up to you and how you prioritize price, looks, and any other personal requirments for bags that you may have. all are good choices. good luck......Liked the look of the givi 35's and the price was $500 for a pair, which unless, I missed something is half the price of the bmw oem bags....are the givi bags quality.....large enough, any other options to consider.
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Does BMW still offer them?And if you buy the OEM bags and want a narrower look, you can get the City Lids to replace the covers, and narrow your profile.
My local dealer found the City Case narrower lids for their OEM system side bags. BMW doesn't make it easy to find them, but it sounds like they still offer them.Does BMW still offer them?
I have not been able to find them in their literature.