General topics » BMW OEM panniers made by SHAD?

I've just got a set of BMW original panniers for my 2017 R1200RS. I notice with mild amusement that the word SHAD is embossed on the outside of each inner case half near the bottom.
I assume the cases are made for BMW by SHAD, who also make aftermarket luggage for many other makes including BMW.

Yep, BMW has sourced products from external vendors for years.

But, don't worry............SHAD makes nice bags.

Not uncommon. Kawasaki use Givi to make their panniers.

Instead of buying the BMW bags for my R12RS, I went with a set from SHAD, although I did also need to buy one of their relatively inexpensive mounting kits. Even including the luggage mounts, they were much less expensive and noticeably lighter than the BMW hard cases. However, the SHAD bags seem to be just as well built and function very well. They even have that tray in the bottom of the luggage like the BMW boxes do. Plus, SHAD sold me a set of two internal removable fabric bags for only $99 USD. I think they look a little more streamlined than the BMW models and also have the option of lids with different colored accents. Frankly, I am amazed that BMW hasn't found a way to cut SHAD out of their action.

I'm running the shad 36L myself, I like them well enough to not consider swapping them out for another's product/s.

Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #1

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I've just got a set of BMW original panniers for my 2017 R1200RS. I notice with mild amusement that the word SHAD is embossed on the outside of each inner case half near the bottom.
I assume the cases are made for BMW by SHAD, who also make aftermarket luggage for many other makes including BMW.

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #4

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Instead of buying the BMW bags for my R12RS, I went with a set from SHAD, although I did also need to buy one of their relatively inexpensive mounting kits. Even including the luggage mounts, they were much less expensive and noticeably lighter than the BMW hard cases. However, the SHAD bags seem to be just as well built and function very well. They even have that tray in the bottom of the luggage like the BMW boxes do. Plus, SHAD sold me a set of two internal removable fabric bags for only $99 USD. I think they look a little more streamlined than the BMW models and also have the option of lids with different colored accents. Frankly, I am amazed that BMW hasn't found a way to cut SHAD out of their action.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #4

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Instead of buying the BMW bags for my R12RS, I went with a set from SHAD, although I did also need to buy one of their relatively inexpensive mounting kits. Even including the luggage mounts, they were much less expensive and noticeably lighter than the BMW hard cases. However, the SHAD bags seem to be just as well built and function very well. They even have that tray in the bottom of the luggage like the BMW boxes do. Plus, SHAD sold me a set of two internal removable fabric bags for only $99 USD. I think they look a little more streamlined than the BMW models and also have the option of lids with different colored accents. Frankly, I am amazed that BMW hasn't found a way to cut SHAD out of their action.

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Why would BMW want to be in the luggage business?

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