New cases cost a packet
Panniers increase Tiger’s versatility, but they’re over £1400
One of the real benefits of adventure bikes is that you can lug stuff around easily, whether that’s a load of camping gear to Africa, or getting the panic-buying haul back from the local service station on Christmas Eve.
Like most manufacturers these days, Triumph have a few luggage options to choose from. The set most befitting the XCA model, in looks at least, are the Expedition panniers. Made for Triumph by Givi, they’re in 1.5mm aluminium so are reasonably light. I actually smashed up a set on my old GS, so I can confirm they’re also fairly strong and can be straightened out if needs be. And as they’re official kit, they can be configured to work with your ignition key, which is one less thing to lose, plus they also pop on and off in a matter of seconds. They perform well, too, keeping stuff safe and dry (although clumsy use of a pressure washer will infiltrate the seams). At 37 litres each they’re not the largest in the world but they’re big enough for most jobs. There’s a matching top box, too, which, at 42 litres is big enough for a full-face lid. The biggest downside is price. The full set-up seen here is over £1400, plus fitting.
If you want more storage, or don’t fancy the hard boxes, the Givi catalogue offers a wealth of options to fit the Triumph racks. There’s a set of 48-litre Trekker Outback panniers, which are virtually identical to the Triumph boxes and pretty much the same price, or the GRT709 Canyon Soft Panniers that can be had for just over £400 and even a whopping 58-litre top box for £300 that’ll take two helmets... or one kitchen sink!
‘The biggest downside is the price; over £1400’