Just for the record, the SW-Motech skid plate, as we call it in the States, is officially known as the SW-Motech Engine Guard. This type of engine guard is also referred to as a “bash plate” and ...

Adventure-touring guru SW-Motech announces their latest soft-luggage system, Dakar. While the name surely makes imagination go wild, these bags are “civilian-grade” items, engineered for casual use on ...

If you already pulled the trigger on a Honda CRF1000L AfricaTwin or are simply planning to do so, here's a piece of news that will surely be of interest. Reputed German adventure specialists SW-Motech ...

Charlotte joined the MCN team as a Product Writer in February 2024. Growing up in a family of bikers, it was almost certain she would eventually ride herself, and she passed her test in July 2021.

I've been looking forward to installing luggage on the Triumph Street Twin project bike, and finally got the chance. Since I don't own a car, and commute every day via motorcycle (usually this one), ...

Waist packs are a convenient and practical way to store your essentials, both on and off the bike. German brand SW-Motech has launched the new Belt WP waist pack. It looks like a simple, no-frills ...

SW-Motech are a German company and specialise in making luggage for motorcycles, trying to ensure there is something suitable for every model. When I got this tail bag, I was riding the ...

For adventure bikes or perhaps even sport tourers, puck-type frame sliders don't necessarily provide meaningful protection. But crash bars do. In this video, we take a look at SW-Motech's bars for the ...

SW-Motech Skid Plate Engine Guard for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS The SW-Motech skid plate engine guard (aka bash plate) for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS is very well made, as is typical for SW-Motech ...