kawasaki top box

[nightrider]

thinking off splashing the cash and getting the kawasaki 47L top box with the matching lid . is this  a good quality box or should i buy a givi , i have a monokey top plate on the bike ,  motech one at that, i take it that the kawasaki box will fit this .  thanks

[doebag]

The box provided is a Givi model, so good quality, but is a MONOLOCK fitting, and you will need a matching plate. If you have a Givi monokey topbox I am not sure it is worth splashing the money unless you want extra capacity or the colour coded look.
I got the colour coded one with my GTR tourer, it went straight in the loft and I use my regular one from my previous bike.

[O.C.]

I think I'm right in saying that Kawasaki luggage is Kappa which I think I'm right in saying is basically GIVI,

But I'm sure someone on here will be able to confirm if the fitment is universal

[mecki]

Don't buy it!
I made that mistake and still regret it.
That the maximum weight allowance is 2kg (2 pints of milk and a loaf of bread) says it all.
Yes, they are re-branded Givi boxes (well, most likely cheap licensed copies made by someone else) and flimsy and over-priced.
You can probably buy the same Givi box for a third of the price on the net. 
Someone here said that you don't even need tools to open them without a key.

[nightrider]

thanks for the advice think i will go for a 10kg givi one   sod the cost  i will buy the best i can ..................

[Winston Smith]

They are Givi - not a 'licenced' copy. 

The Kawasaki 'version' has the matching panel on top which is colour matched AND has the ridges moulded to match the panniers and cooling fins in fairing.

Price difference is negligible. I used mine for 3 years no problem quite often fully loaded way over the capacity recommended.  For the 'factory' look I think it's worth it, looks better than a black 'add-on' which imo devalues and cheapens the look of a beautiful bike.

Kappa / Givi are same stuff

[Debs]

 

[Rusty]

  too.

[100milesaway]

So do I, nowt wrong with the Kawasaki branded stuff 

[doebag]

The only bit I don't like is the  look of the mounting plate fitted on the OE rack, a bit of a dog's dinner IMO, more noticeable when not carrying the top box. I have a Phil's farkle plate fitted, looks much neater .

[nightrider]

well after reading the replies in the end i ordered a 47L  kawasaki top box as i thought that it would look the best , and yes is does , but  it is very flimsy  and the box itself is no better than a £30 one . the colour coded lid is very good . a £30 box and a £170 lid , the panniers that i have for sale on ebay off my zzr1200 are a far far better quality made by givi . the plasic is 10 times thicker . the kawasaki one is never worth £200 i paid . i feel like i have been ripped off if i could have seen it i would never have bought it . let this be a warning to any body else  check it out before you buy ,,,,,,,,,,

[Lonewolf]

It might appear flimsy but its perfectly functionable. If you dont like it just send it back.

[mecki]

well after reading the replies in the end i ordered a 47L  kawasaki top box as i thought that it would look the best , and yes is does , but  it is very flimsy  and the box itself is no better than a £30 one . the colour coded lid is very good . a £30 box and a £170 lid , the panniers that i have for sale on ebay off my zzr1200 are a far far better quality made by givi . the plasic is 10 times thicker . the kawasaki one is never worth £200 i paid . i feel like i have been ripped off if i could have seen it i would never have bought it . let this be a warning to any body else  check it out before you buy ,,,,,,,,,,

Sorry, but I can't resist - What did I tell you? 

[100milesaway]

What bloody difference does the thickness of the plastic make. Fact is they dont burst open and scatter your assorted goodies all over the queens highway. Whats more I have never heard of anyone having the plate/ box break. I have used, and overloaded mine lots of times and it has never given me cause for concern.  As Steve says if your not happy with it send it back, then spend your cash on something else.

[viper]

ive got the kawasaki 47l version and very disapointed with it, flimsy and the opening catch continually fails to open , wish id got the givi proper one, the kawa one is scooter grade