AltRider Hemisphere Sport Touring Waterproof Soft Panniers Reviews

The AltRider sport touring soft panniers are designed for paved road riding only. For off-road riding conditions, check out our other line of soft panniers here.

With approximately 125 liters of storage space, AltRider Hemisphere sport touring soft panniers are perfect for a weekend getaway or cross-country trek. Designed for larger adventure and sport touring motorcycles, the Hemisphere soft panniers are 100% waterproof and dust-proof when used correctly. Custom aluminum tension hooks, along with ballistic webbing and metal cam lock buckles, create a fully secure attachment to any bike. This mounting system also allows you to quickly and easily remove the luggage from the bike.

A removable top kit offers 28 liters of storage space, and is fastened with 2 metal cam-lock buckles and 1” webbing. The rugged design of the custom cam-lock buckles won’t allow any movement of the straps, regardless of riding conditions. The cam-lock strap system can also be used to secure a multitude of other items, including RotopaX fuel packs.

Both side compartments of the Hemisphere soft panniers are designed to keep the contents dry in the most extreme riding conditions. Custom removable 34 liter dry bags with a roll top closure fit inside a compartment with an additional roll-top closure -- creating a double barrier that is impervious to the elements. The dry bags are perfect for your items that need to stay completely dry -- clothes, sleeping bags, electronics, etc. Because these items are lightweight, they can be stored high on the bike without sacrificing handling. Included compression straps keep the load close to the bike when the road gets rough.

The soft panniers also feature lower compartments with removable 15 liter dry bags for storing heavier essentials -- tools, camp stoves or other hefty items. Storing these heavier items closer to the ground maintains the handling of the motorcycle, while protecting your lighter items from accidental damage.

The included dry bags are constructed from waterproof and dust-proof vinyl coated polyester. Seams are fully-taped and sewn using military spec stitching. Dry bag inserts feature a roll top closure that is secured with burly 1.5” Delrin buckles -- fully isolating the contents from the elements, and allowing easy opening and closing even with gloves on. Reflective logos on either side of the bag improve visibility and safety in low-light and nighttime riding conditions. 

Please Note: Hemisphere Soft Panniers feature a unique design based on which side of the motorcycle your exhaust is located. Left and right side exhausts are asymmetrical and will have a slightly smaller pannier on the exhaust side. Bikes that feature exhaust in the center or on both sides will have panniers of equal size. These layouts are intended to prevent the panniers from contacting the exhaust. Hemisphere soft panniers are designed to work with an existing ‘hoop style’ side rack. Check with your OEM for available options.

AltRider motorcycles accessories are 100% designed and manufactured in the USA
100% waterproof and dust-proof when used correctly
125 liter overall capacity
1 top kit dry bag -- approx. 28 liters
2 removable dry bags for the upper compartments -- approx. 34 liters each
2 custom dry bags for the lower compartments on each bottom side of the pannier -- approx. 15 liters each
Designed to work with existing hoop style rack
Easily accessible compartments
Removable top kit secured with unique cam-lock strap design
Next generation design maintains handling by keeping weight low 
1050D ballistic nylon, sewn over vinyl coated polyester 
Hard plastic stiffeners in base layer provide strong stable platform to keep gear in place securely
Dry bags constructed with military grade threads, fully taped seams and 1.5” Delrin buckles
High Visibility reflective logos improve safety in low light and night time riding conditions