What’s the perfect recipe for the world’s greatest motorcycle luggage? Take two guys who work in the outdoor industry and also happen to be motorcyclists. Add some frustration at the state of motorcycle luggage back in the year 2000. Stir in a good amount of determination and you have the beginnings of Kriega.

Michael Cottam and Dom Longman were the men who set out on a mission more than 20 years ago, annoyed that durable, well-designed motorcycle luggage was a rarity at the time, and determined to change the situation. Convinced that a market existed for tough, well-designed and functional products that riders could really depend on, they set out to make the very best, deciding right from the start that neither ‘fashion’ nor building to a price would ever be a factor.

Their very first backpack was far more expensive than any of the alternatives available when it was released…but it was far superior, too. Kriega’s founders stuck to their principles and the belief that gear designed with functionality in mind and built with attention to detail would always succeed. And it did. Never driven by price or fashion, today Kriega products are nonetheless revered by motorcyclists around the world for their incredible ruggedness, functionality and ease of use.

Over the years, Kriega’s range has grown along with their reputation for excellence. Today the famous Kriega ‘K’ logo can be found on an enormous selection of backpacks, rider packs, dry packs, waist packs, hydration packs, messenger bags, saddle bags and accessories. Kriega gear is available in 40 countries worldwide.

Innovation has always been at the heart of Kriega design. One enduring example of this is the Quadloc 4-point, X-style harness. The design was created to address weight transfer issues and under-arm restriction in conventional backpacks. Created around the concept of a mega-sized chest strap, the result is a harness that no longer cuts in under the arms, yet transfers weight away from the shoulders and onto the chest. It also gives Kriega backpacks an easy, parachute-style entry, negating the need for the ‘backpack dance’ that riders using traditional packs must do in order to don a pack while wearing a riding jacket or leathers. Kriega’s backpacks featuring the Quadloc harness system were an instant hit with riders all over the world and remain a favourite to this day, the design incrementally evolving and further improving over the years.

Kriega remains a brand by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, still driven by function rather than fashion. Every Kriega pack, bag and accessory carries a full 10-year guarantee. You don’t have to spend much time talking to riders to hear tales of Kriega gear that has stood up to relentless daily use for years, yet continues to function as well as it did when brand new.

The Bikebiz story is also one of standing up to principles of quality and service for riders across the decades. Bikebiz are Australia’s gear specialists. As the country’s biggest motorcycle accessories retailer, Bikebiz always has an enormous selection of Kriega gear in stock. Backpacks, bike packs, dry bags and more. Bikebiz people use what they sell, so you can rely on them to recommend what’s best for your ride through real-world experience. Just like Kriega, Bikebiz stands for quality, and a dedicated team of people who are here for you in the long run.

Bikebiz and Kriega. We’re for every rider.