Kuryakyn Momentum Vagabond Sissy Bar Bag Review

When traveling on a motorcycle, having an efficient and effortless way to store and organize your luggage is key to having the best experience possible on the road. Over the past year, I’ve been using the Kuryakyn Momentum Vagabond Sissy Bar Bag on all of my motorcycle trips.

Whether you’re looking to use the Momentum Vagabond Bag as a day use, overnighter, or even as long-distance motorcycle luggage, this bag packs a magnitude of versatility to handle whatever style of cruiser-touring you throw at it. 

Storage Specs:

Do you know what’s really cool about packing your life up onto your motorcycle? You can pack your life up on your motorcycle. Do you know what makes it even better? Having your gear organized, with easy access whenever you need it.

The Vagabond has a 46 liter (2820 cubic inches) storage capacity between the upper and lower storage compartment. For reference, one factory hard bag on a Street Glide, Road Glide, or other touring models from Harley-Davidson holds 29 Liters of your favorite junk. If you want to use this bag on a bike that’s smaller, or manufactured by a completely different brand, the Kuryakyn Vagabond will supply you with a ton of storage room.

Other than having ample room for your gear, there are also built-in ways to stay organized. Within the two storage compartments, there are internal mesh zippered pockets for additional organization and a media storage pocket that stores up to 13” laptops or tablets.

Externally, you’ll immediately notice the MOLLE webbing covering most of the bag, making it easy to attach extra gear when needed. I tend to latch a camp mug on with a carabiner. However, a medic kit or luggage net would hook up easily.

There are also two side pockets that can be used for snacks or utility items, in addition to two water bottle pockets. Personally, I wish that the two side pockets did not completely unzip, allowing the compartment to potentially open and spill its contents out. It’s never happened to me, but I have wondered, “what if…” quite a few times. With that being said, I don’t store anything in these pockets that can’t be replaced with ease.

The external bungee storage system is perfect for holding a jacket, bedroll, or whatever other items you want to quickly store on the outside. I tend to utilize mine on long trips even when I have storage available elsewhere, just so that I have something to lean back on long rides.

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Material Specs

The Kuryakyn Vagabond Momentum bag is made from UV-rated, weather-resistant 1200-denier textile material.

The weather resistance claim holds true and works well to keep water out in the event of a quick rain storm. I would highly recommend using the included rain cover (hidden underneath the bag via a zipped compartment) if you plan to ride through heavy rains for extended periods of time. In regards to the UV-rated material, after being beaten up by the sun and general life on the road for over 10,000 miles, my Momentum bag still looks brand new.

The Structure has, for the most part, remained rigid and intact. I’ve managed to put quite a bit of weight in mine and have over-tightened it when mounting it to my passenger seat a few times. This has resulted in a slight bend in the bottom of the bag. It still looks great and works perfectly when mounted, however.

How to Install the Kuryakyn Vagabond Bag

I’ve used the Kuryakyn Vagabond Bag on multiple cruiser-style motorcycles since I purchased it in 2021. It only takes a few minutes to have this bag mounted, which is a huge plus. The mounting system features a quick-mount sissy bar strap design on the back side of the bag. These straps can tighten or loosen to your exact setup. There’s also a full mounting strap kit included, which adds a variety of easy, secure mounting options.

There is a removable shoulder strap available in the event you choose to not solely utilize the external carrying handles. I’ve checked my Vagabond bag in as luggage on a flight, and the shoulder strap definitely came in handy lugging my bag full of moto-junk through the airport.

Where to Buy the Kuryakyn Momentum Vagabond Bag

In conclusion, the Momentum Vagabond Sissy Bar Bag from Kuryakyn is a quality and affordable piece of luggage. I wish I would have invested in it long before I pressed the “order” button. 

For roughly $250, the Kuryakyn Vagabond Bag was the bag I never knew I needed until I splurged. It has proven itself to be well worth its price tag. 

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