General topics » BMW side case size?

Morning, as I was inspecting my new to me RS, I realized how much smaller the side cases are compared to my K1200GT. I also realized none of my helmets fits in the side luggage.
Is this the case for most of you or is it just me that cant find the proper way to stuff it in there?

Thanks

Do you have a big head? My size large Arai fits in an otherwise empty case just fine. If I remember right you have to face the helmet to the rear to get the lid to close.

Hi Boxerfan, well for sure these cases are smaller than on your 1200GT, but I can get my Shoei helmet in either side and also in that small OEM top box. Now if could be that your helmet shell is significantly larger than mine, but I think its worth to persist a while finding how to make it fit.

I wear size medium, so probably a small head (maybe brain as well), but cant get my Schubert to fit. Maybe the Sena 20S COM gizmo attached to the side of it is creating havoc, and why I cants get it all in there.
I'll try removing the com device and see if it goes,..


Thanks for the lightning fast reply. I know I looked this over before buying an RS and was confirm by my dealer that a lg helmet would fit.

BoxerFan.
I don't have the BMW panniers but the Givi ones. I also have a Sena coms. pod on the side of my helmet and it proves to be a PITA when trying to get my Shoei into the pannier. It is JUST possible but only if the helmet is in exactly the right orientation. As I can never remember what this is, it always takes me ages to fit the helmet in! Very annoying! I imagine that this may be your problem.

Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #5

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My Schuberth C3 fits in the case on the left side, the larger of the two on the side without exhaust.

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mission accomplished,... my S2 fits on the left side with the SENA still on the helmet (wasn't without scratching the s$@#& out of it though).
I also managed to fit my wife's Bell Revolver on the right side (no COM system on the helmet).

My Shoei GT-Air and my wife's Sedici Strada both go in the OEM side cases, when on a trip. I always slip the helmet cover over them as not to scuff them up. That's with the Sena 20S still installed on both helmets

According to the Motorrad UK site the new R1250RS doesn't get a right side pannier - "With a volume of 32 litres, the high-quality hard shell touring case for installation on the left offers ample space for your luggage or motorcycle helmet. The splashproof case with painted lid in Asphalt grey metallic matt can be locked and is the perfect travel companion for short or longer tours."

Their photo shows one with cases on both sides though

My XXL full-faced helmet fits fine in my left pannier.