The leather and hard Yamaha Raider, Stratoliner saddlebags share a few features that help you carry cargo, keep your things secure, and improve your riding experience. They all come with a spacious central compartment with smaller interior pockets that can help you keep your things organized and easily accessible. Most of the medium and larger bags include a key-lockable feature, with the lids having built-in locks that can be turned to keep them from being opened forcibly while you are spending time away from your bike.
The leather saddlebags for Yamaha Raider, Stratoliner have smooth square, slanted, or rounded styles to better fit with the curved shape of your bike’s frame. To help keep the lids closed even when riding against high-speed winds, they have locking tabs, straps, and/or buckles. There are also Velcro patches along the edges of the lid to ensure they cannot be popped open without pulling on them with enough force. The Viking leather these bags are made of has shape-retention properties that keep the structure firm even after extended use.
The hard designs can come in the shape of a teardrop, slanted, rounded, or with a noticeable angle or edge. The entire shell is constructed from shiny long-lasting fiberglass that helps reflect even the slightest bit of light to help improve visibility. To keep the lids closed for this category, they come with quick-release latches that can be locked in place. Though not as malleable as their leather counterparts, they can withstand more damage and remain sturdy for longer.
