Viking Bags Launches Rackless Odyssey ADV Luggage System for Adventure Touring

Viking Bags announces the Odyssey 80L ADV Touring Luggage System: rackless, waterproof, and 80 liters of storage for adventure and dual-sport touring.

Viking Bags has announced the release of the Odyssey 80L ADV Touring Luggage System, a rackless luggage configuration built for adventure touring and dual-sport motorcycles. The system is designed to mount without permanent hardware, offering a practical alternative to traditional pannier racks for riders who split their time between paved roads and unpaved trails.

1. A Rack-Free Approach to Adventure Luggage

By fastening directly to the motorcycle subframe, the Odyssey system keeps the load close to the bike’s center of gravity, which can help maintain predictable handling on gravel or dirt. This mounting method secures the luggage to the frame and tail section using an adjustable strap harness, removing the need for traditional pannier racks and reducing the overall weight carried at the rear of the motorcycle.

The harness is available in bike-specific variations for models from BMW, Honda, KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, and several other manufacturers.

2. What’s in the Package

The Odyssey system delivers a total of 80 liters of storage across several pieces. The set includes two 25-liter roll-top side bags, a 22-liter tail pack that doubles as a backpack, and a separate sleeve designed for tent pole storage.

3. Construction and Protection

The bags are built from ballistic nylon and TPU fabric, featuring abrasion-resistant panels and MOLLE webbing throughout the exterior. An exhaust heat shield is also included to protect the right-side bag during operation, positioned between the exhaust pipe and the bag surface, and made of a high-temperature-resistant material.

4. Other Storage Options

Riders looking for different configurations can explore Viking Bags’ broader lineup of motorcycle ADV panniers, which covers both hard and soft case options, including ADV Touring Panniers, hard aluminum side cases, and top cases for a variety of adventure platforms.

5. About Viking Bags

Viking Bags is a manufacturer of motorcycle luggage bags and aftermarket parts. The company produces saddlebags, tail bags, tank bags, and ADV luggage systems for a wide range of motorcycle makes and models. Viking Bags maintains a product catalog that includes both hard and soft storage formats.