With so many motorcycle luggage brands out there, it can often become a tricky task trying to land on a choice. However, it goes without saying that some have more to offer than others.

One brand in particular that stands out is SHAD. Their motorcycle luggage range has no shortage of options and truly can rival any of its competitors but it is only natural to want to know more before making a concrete choice. So, here is a breakdown of the SHAD brand and what it has to offer:

Who Are SHAD?

Originally, the NAD Group was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1973, producing motorcycle seats for local brands before branching out in the 1980s and 1990s to manufacture luggage for some of the top motorcycle brands on the planet, including BMW, Honda, Yamaha and many more.

However, they were not finished there. In 1992, NAD decided to develop their own line of motorcycle luggage and from that idea, SHAD was born. Since then, SHAD has continued to grow and they now find themselves as one of the two largest motorcycle luggage manufacturers in Europe, recognised globally with a presence in over 80 countries and five continents.

This feat has been achieved thanks to their dedication to developing fresh, innovative ideas with products of the utmost quality, aiming to ensure each and every customer receives the highest level of equipment and the best possible experience.

What Motorcycle Luggage Do SHAD Offer?

Once SHAD’s motorcycle luggage has been designed, manufactured and undergone their series of quality tests, customers are presented with the final products, but what exactly is on offer?

SHAD’s waterproof motorcycle top boxes are available in a number of styles with storage capacities ranging from 26 to 58 litres, all of which can hold either one or two full-face helmets. While the capacities may be enough of an incentive, these top boxes take it a step further with other features that include effortless mounting with the inclusion of a base plate, one-handed opening and closing, ergonomic carry handles and locking systems.

The pick of the bunch is the SH58x top box. This innovative case can expand between 42 and 58 litres for either a more minimalist look or additional storage space.

SHAD motorcycle panniers are arguably the best side cases on the market. Their plastic panniers offer internal volumes ranging between 23 and 38 litres, a 100% waterproof structure and the inclusion of SHAD’s locking systems. It may be surprising, but many of the alternative panniers out there are missing at least one of these features.

The SH38x panniers immediately stand out and would be a welcomed addition to any motorbike. As the only expandable aftermarket panniers, the SH38s feature a +70mm telescopic extension that allows them to expand by up to 40%, increasing for extra storage and decreasing for enhanced mobility.

Turning attention towards motorcycle tank bags, again, SHAD perhaps produce the best tank bags on the market. Their revolutionary ‘click system’ kits facilitate mounting a SHAD tank bag in a matter of mere seconds, simply slotting into place while the removal is just as quick and effortless.

The E03, E09 and TR15 tank bags offer storage capacities of 3, 5 and 13 litres respectively as well as three levels of locking. All three bags can be locked themselves and lock directly to the tank while the ‘pro’ versions of the E03 and E09 have the option of a combination lock.

Although SHAD’s plastic motorcycle top boxes and panniers can be highlighted for many reasons, so too are their terra aluminium offerings. In fact, they are lightweight alternatives to the bulkier options on the market whilst maintaining the same level of strength and water-resistance.

Their design also stands out with the incorporation of rounded corners which not only optimise the internal capacity, but also increase aerodynamics for a well-rounded line of luggage cases.

What Awards have SHAD Won?

Thanks to their innovative ideas and products, SHAD have not only established themselves as one of Europe’s top motorcycle luggage manufacturers, they have also deservedly been recognised with a number of internationally recognised design accolades.

Various products across their range have received prestigious awards:

How Do SHAD Ensure The Quality Of Their Products?

SHAD pride themselves on quality, continuously striving to make improvements and produce excellence. All of their products are subject to their exhaustive quality control with testing being carried out through the entire production process in their quality lab as well as undergoing the scrutiny of external testing.

The quality control process is conducted thoroughly to guarantee compliance with their rigorous quality standards from the initial design process and choice of materials right through to the final delivery.

This process consists of a number of various tests that include: