Kriega US-40 Rackpack on Yamaha Tenere 700

Tail bags vary greatly in their size and features. That's a good thing, as it gives us, the riders, different options to chose from. Kriega US line-up features bags from five to forty liters in capacity. In this article we'll show you how the largest, US-40 Rackpack, fits on Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally.

Adjustable size to suite different needs, fully waterproof, openings on both sides, easy mounting...This is a neat bag, and one of my go-to choices. It works equally well on its own, as well as when combined with Kriega OS-base and side bags.

As we all know, the T7 is sold without a tail rack. The US-40 has a relatively large footprint and benefits from proper support. Narrow tail plastic of the T7 is definitely not wide enough for bag of this size. So, we'll install the Perun Moto Top luggage rack first.

The US-40 comes with four straps for easy mounting. Each of these straps has a buckle on one end and a G-hook on the other. Two are passed through the slots at the rear of the rack. The other two pass through openings on the side brackets.

Once G-hooks and buckles are attached to the bag and straps tightened, mounting process is complete.

As mentioned earlier, the bag's capacity can be adjusted from 25 to 40 liters by rolling down the closures on both sides. In these photos, the bag is packed close to its maximum capacity.

When packed properly, with heavier items kept close to the center and everything compressed inside, the US-40 is very stable.

With the Perun Moto Top Luggage Rack providing proper support, the US-40 sits securely on the Tenere 700, even when packed close to its maximum capacity. It's a setup I've come to appreciate, and the US-40 remains one of my go-to tail bags.