LOBOO BTB06 – Vintage 3,5 L Magnetic Tank Bag

Only on metal tanks. On plastic tanks, which are common on many modern adventure bikes, magnetic mounting does not work; in that case, you need a strap- or ring-mounted bag.

The test takes ten seconds: place a refrigerator magnet on the tank. If it sticks, the sheet metal is ferrous and the magnets will work. If it slides off, the tank is plastic or aluminum, and this model isn't for you. Test several spots: on some motorcycles, the center panel is metal while the sides are plastic covers.

The bag measures 250 × 190 × 100 mm, excluding the lateral bottom flaps: when you open them, the contact area on the tank becomes wider. LOBOO explicitly recommends checking before purchase that the base fits the shape of your tank. A practical method: mark a 25 × 19 cm rectangle on the tank with masking tape and check that it sits flat without interfering with the cap or touching the handlebar when the steering is turned.

Magnets are the only retention system provided by LOBOO for this model; no additional safety strap is included. For a secure hold, you must fully open the two side flaps on the base and press them against the tank before setting off, as specified by the manufacturer. The textured silicone base limits movement caused by vibrations. On highways and uneven roads, check the bag’s position during stops.

The magnets are embedded in the base and never directly touch the paint: a layer of soft silicone lies between them and the tank. The real cause of scratches is not the magnet but dust: a grain of sand trapped between the base and the paint acts like sandpaper under vibration. Wipe the tank and the bottom of the bag every time you mount it, and do not drag it sideways to remove it—lift it from one corner.

LOBOO does not declare any IP rating for this model, so we cannot describe it as waterproof. The manufacturer documents an independent internal rainproof pocket with a waterproof coating and heat-sealed seams, designed for a phone, power bank, and documents. In heavy rain, put your electronics in there. An external rain cover is not included.

No, and this is the main difference compared with the rest of the range. The BTB05, BTB10, BTB12, and BTB15 attach to an adapter ring that must be screwed around the fuel tank cap; the BTB06 does not. Here, the magnets work directly on the sheet metal, so you don't need to buy or install anything. Endurrad tank rings are not needed and are not compatible with this model.

Generally, no. Most recent adventure bikes have a plastic tank or plastic fairings over the tank, so the magnets won’t hold. The BTB06 is designed for classic, scrambler, roadster, and naked bikes with a sheet-metal tank. If your bike has a plastic tank, the right choice is the LOBOO adapter-ring range: BTB05, BTB10, BTB12, or BTB15, depending on the capacity you need.

It’s the format for short rides and commuting: wallet, keys, documents, phone, a power bank, sunglasses in their case, a pair of lightweight summer gloves, an action camera with a few accessories. It won’t fit a helmet or a full rain suit, and it’s not the right capacity for a trip lasting several days: for that, you need a bag of 10 liters or more.

Yes: the bag has a dedicated cable pass-through, a hole through which to route the data cable. The idea is to keep the power bank inside the bag, in the rainproof pocket, and the phone outside on the handlebar mount. The cable and charger are not included.

Yes, with the webbing handle on the side. LOBOO does not document a removable shoulder strap for this model, so consider it suitable for carrying by hand over short distances—from the parking lot to the café—not as an all-day shoulder bag.

The LOBOO original-packaging BTB06 tank bag. The mounting system is integrated into the base, so there are no mounting accessories to assemble. Not included: external rain cover, additional straps, adapter rings, charging cables.

The fabric and PU leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap; do not use solvents or a washing machine. Rinse the silicone base occasionally to remove any dust that settles on it. Store it flat and do not place it on steel surfaces, so the magnets do not attract metal filings that could end up between the base and the paint.