LOBOO Alps 23 L / 30 L Inflatable Saddlebags – Pair with Brackets

For rectangular-profile side luggage racks with 18 mm diameter tubing, with a center-to-center distance of between 307 and 362 mm in width and between 180 and 207 mm in height. It fits directly onto the original BMW R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS racks and the LOBOO TIBET and PIKE TRACKER series.

These values are the valid range for both product versions, as LOBOO ships either the old or the new version. The new version offers two mounting methods and covers a wider height range, but we cannot guarantee which one you will receive.

Other rectangular racks of a similar size can be used, but they require drilling the mounting points, which is irreversible work on the rack. If you have any doubts, send us a photo of the side of the motorcycle and we will check it together.

The LOBOO BDPQ01LBK spacers compensate for the flare in the original luggage racks. They are needed on motorcycles with a protruding side exhaust, where the rack is angled outward to make room for the exhaust: BMW R 1200 and R 1250 GS, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, and models with the same geometry.

They are not needed on the BMW R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Adventure, which have symmetrical racks. However, on these two models, the short-exhaust version requires the LOBOO CPQ131 exhaust deflector, which is a different accessory and must be purchased separately.

If you're unsure, send us a photo of the rack from the exhaust side and we'll confirm it before you purchase.

The small pump is integrated into the valve, so neither a compressor nor an external pump is needed. Open the valve by pressing the switch downward, repeatedly compress the pump until it reaches the firmness you want, then close it by pressing the switch upward. Less than a minute per bag.

To deflate it, open the watertight zipper: the valve is one-way and has no release. It may seem counterintuitive the first time, but this is the manufacturer’s procedure, and other methods can damage the valve.

The manufacturer states that each inflation lasts at least 6 hours: enough to cover a day of travel. In practice, inflate it in the morning and check it during a long stop, reinflating it if the bag has lost rigidity.

When deflated, it can still be used as a bag: it loses the cushioning effect, not its function as luggage.

Yes, and that is the purpose of the product: the bag supports the stated 300 kg and maintains its shape under load when inflated. When deflated, it loses both its protection and its ability to retain its shape.

No. LOBOO explicitly lists these models among the incompatible cases: on their side frame, the exhaust outlet is aligned with the bag and does not leave the necessary clearance.

Irregularly shaped or raised-profile frames are also incompatible, as are those with tubing of a diameter other than 18 mm.

Look at the pannier rack from the exhaust side. If the tube is straight and passes behind the muffler, they are not needed. If, instead, the rack curves outward to clear the muffler, that curve must be compensated for with BDPQ01LBK spacers, adjustable between 49.5 and 71 mm and selectable from the menu above.

They are typically needed for the BMW R 1200 and R 1250 GS, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, and Honda Africa Twin. If in doubt, send us a photo of the rack from the exhaust side.

On the R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Adventure, the frames are symmetrical, so spacers are not needed: simply use the configuration without them.

The LOBOO CPQ131 exhaust deflector is an optional accessory, not a requirement. It is not necessary for mounting the bags, but it keeps the exhaust outlet at a safe distance, and many people add it for peace of mind, especially on versions with a short exhaust.

LOBOO states that the old and new versions are shipped at random, so we cannot guarantee which one will arrive.

The differences are cosmetic and concern the label on the front panel—"23/30 LITERS WATERPROOF" on the old version and "ALPS SERIES WATERPROOF" on the new one—as well as some details of the outer panel. The capacity, materials, dimensions, mounting system, and stated performance are identical.

If you need a specific version, let us know before ordering: we will check what we actually have in stock.

Yes. The manufacturer states that panniers from other brands measuring between 360 and 420 mm in length, 150 and 200 mm in width, and 380 and 440 mm in height are compatible. The external MOLLE panel also accepts attachments from other brands.

For each bag, according to the LOBOO user manual parts list: the inflatable bag, the pre-assembled mounting bracket, the external pocket, the lock cylinder with its retaining clip, one key, a T25 Allen key, and a zipper lubricant.

The quick-release straps for securing the bag to the seat are not included and must be purchased separately.

The support bracket is rated for 12 kg per side on asphalt and 8 kg on uneven terrain. The difference is not excessive caution: off-road, the stresses on the mounting point are much higher than the static weight.

In any case, observe the maximum load for each side frame specified by the motorcycle manufacturer in the owner's manual.

The body of the bag is an air chamber: inflating it through the integrated one-way valve makes the bag rigid and turns it into a cushion between the motorcycle and the ground. The manufacturer states that an inflated bag can support at least 300 kg and that the protection remains effective for at least 6 hours per inflation.

It is inflated by repeatedly pressing the valve's pump and deflated by opening the waterproof zip. It is an additional passive protective accessory, not an approved safety device: it does not replace engine guards or protective clothing.