Whether you need to carry camping equipment or stow away your riding gear, a Harley touring trunks can be a valuable addition. Our Harley touring trunks feature a streamlined design and slanted top that reduce air drag and ensure smooth handling. Meanwhile, the flat bottom design ensures a secure mount. While aerodynamics are typically more crucial for touring bikes, even if you ride a Harley cruiser instead of a tourer, our practical touring trunks will offer the same benefits in terms of storage, handling, comfort, and stability.
All Harley Davidson touring trunks available in our premium collection are constructed from fiberglass covered by a glossy black finish that matches the OEM finish. The fiberglass construction is also available in a leather-wrapped design for those who prefer the classic styling or seek more variety. But whichever touring trunks you choose, our rear luggage trunks are built to last and you will not need a replacement for several years, even with frequent use. However, it is necessary that you ensure regular maintenance and clean the trunks after each ride. Also, the fiberglass construction can withstand harsh weather and debris; however, it will break in the event of a fall or motorcycle accident. The key lockable system not only makes the touring trunks theft-proof but also makes it waterproof. When closed, it creates a strong seal that prevents leaks and damage. The inside of the Harley touring trunks is a hollow space that allows you to store all of your essentials, provided you organize them properly. Some touring trunks also feature an inner compartment to help you better manage your luggage. You can also use the touring trunks for entertainment purposes. You can choose to install speakers to play your favorite music en route, even if your bike lacks a standard infotainment system. Whether you ride a Dyna, Sportster, Softail, Street bike, or a touring bike, including the Road King, the Street Glide, the Road Glide, or the Electra Glide, our range of touring trunks is the ideal starting point to prepare your Harley motorcycle for any adventure.
How to Choose Harley Touring Trunks for Your Bike
A touring trunk is a hard, lockable case that mounts behind the passenger seat on a rack. Mounting racks differ by bike family and model year, so the first decision is the rack, not the trunk. Pick your bike in Shop By Bike, confirm the rack that fits your year, then choose the trunk size you need.
What changes from one Harley family to the next
- Touring (Road King, Street Glide, Road Glide, Electra Glide). These bikes already have the rear structure for a trunk. Rack and docking hardware differ between older and newer model years, so match the rack to your year first. The Electra Glide trunks page covers one popular model in detail.
- Softail. Softail riders need a Softail specific mounting rack, and customer reviews mention trunks installed on Heritage Classic models.
- Dyna, Sportster and Street. Lighter frames call for more care with size and load. Compare the trunk’s dimensions with your seat length before you order. A tail bag is the removable option if a rack mounted case feels like too much.
Trunk, tail bag or saddlebags?
A trunk is a rigid case that bolts to a rack and locks with a key. A tail bag is a soft bag that straps on and comes off with you. Saddlebags sit low on both sides, and many riders add a trunk for the bulky items, such as a helmet. This saddlebags versus trunks comparison lays out the trade offs. Riders on other cruisers can browse our touring trunks for other motorcycles.
What you need besides the trunk
- A mounting rack. The rack that holds the trunk to the bike is bike specific and sold separately. See our Harley luggage racks for options.
- A clear rear seat area. Remove any sissy bar before you install a trunk.
- A backrest. The 42L and 44L trunks include a padded passenger backrest. Riders who want a different style can browse passenger backrests and pads.
- A lid rack, if you want one. The Voyage luggage rack sits on top of the lid, carries up to 10 lb and does not mount the trunk to the bike.
Harley Touring Trunk Questions
Will a Viking touring trunk fit my Harley Davidson?
Fit depends on the mounting rack under the trunk, so match the rack to your bike’s family and model year first, then add the trunk. If you are not sure the two match, call 888 208 1949 before you order.
Do the trunks have a lock and a backrest?
The 42L and 44L trunks are key lockable and include a padded passenger backrest. Check the 70L product page for its current contents.
How much can I carry?
Viking lists trunk size by volume, not by a load rating. Harley Davidson lists 25 lb as the maximum for its own factory trunk, which is a useful conservative reference. Your owner manual and the rating of the rack under the trunk set the real limit.
Is a touring trunk waterproof?
The product pages list the leather wrapped trunks as weather resistant. Expect solid protection in rain, and line the case with a dry bag for electronics on long wet rides.
Can I add speakers or lights?
The trunks in this range do not include speakers or rear lights. On many 2014 and newer Ultra and Limited models, the factory rear lighting and license plate mount come with the original trunk, so check your bike’s wiring before you swap it for one without lights.
Do I still need saddlebags if I add a touring trunk?
Most Harley touring models already come with saddlebags, and a trunk works alongside them, not in place of them. The trunk gives you a locked space for bulky items such as a helmet or rain gear, and the saddlebags hold the rest. If your Softail, Dyna or Sportster has no saddlebags, you can add a trunk first and saddlebags later. Keep the combined load within your owner manual’s limits.
