At least 2/3 of the Trekker Outback EVO’s name is very well-known and needs little introduction. Side and top cases, Monokey, world travellers or robust commuters, sturdy fellows, in different sizes and equipped with all the necessities to tour around comfortably.
All the necessities? Well, increasingly so. Always more advanced and goal-oriented. Hence the ‘EVO’ in the name. Ow yes and this version also takes your high exhaust pipe(s) into account. ‘Finally’, is what we hear. Functionality and all-round qualities are kept at a high level with details that add to that extra layer.
What changed? The four tension strap holders on top of the cases have become more refined, thanks to an improved version of the plastic element that was introduced earlier (the 2018 update) and the GIVI print in relief on the sides of the cases looks a little different and more modern. The handles are wider to be comfortable even with motorcycle gloves on. The hinge is an update, with an ‘endpoint’ that eliminates the need for the two strings on the inside: the lid will stay open no matter what, should you want it to. Another innovation is the little hook on the inside, allowing the side case to be suspended on the rack, for an even more practical accessibility.
The largest and most striking change, however, is the recess for an exhaust on the right side case. This evidently means that you’re losing a little bit of storage space (33 litres) but it gains motorcycle width. Meanwhile, your side case on the left is still a complete side case with a 37-litre capacity. Up until this EVO, owners of asymmetrical motorcycles used a more slender side case without recess on the side of the exhaust and a wider case on the side without exhaust. They no longer have to do this.
As per usual, these cases come with an additional (third) lock. Fitting it in your (existing) top case gives you a complete case set that can be operated with one single key. Easy and practical.
The GIVI Trekker Outback EVO side case is part of the Monokey® series and can only be used as a side case. There are a number of combinations and formulas, in black anodised aluminium as well as in a more natural look & feel. With or without top case, by piece or by set, the luxury of GIVI and of (among others) this Trekker Outback EVO series hides in the modular approach. The Trekker Outback range consists of a number of formats of top and side cases to assemble your set to your liking.
Each case is equipped with a safety lock and is splashproof. The Trekker Outback EVOs are attached and locked quickly and easily onto a motorcycle-specific mounting set. This mounting can only be secured with a PL-CAM-rack. These racks are heavier than the regular PL racks and have been equipped with the Cam-Side mounting system. You can find them here.
With a single key you can operate the locking mechanism that closes as well as locks the cases in place onto the holder. Thanks to a mounted handle (with more room in this EVO version) on each side, you can effortlessly carry these cases to and from your motorcycle.
Storing your motorcycle helmet on the side of the exhaust will be a difficult one. Then again, 90% of the time, your motorcycle helmet will be on your head anyway.
This case has a series of optional accessories:
- Stainless steel thermal drinks bottle: real adventurers are sometimes thirsty too. With the holder E162 you can attach up to two thermal drinking bottles to the side of this Outback top case.
- Security lock: This case is already equipped with a security lock as standard. Got multiple cases? Replace all the locks on all the cases and lock them all with the same key.
- Reflective stickers: to make you more visible in the dark, a set of E145 reflective stickers is available. In vertical position, they fit perfectly on the flattened corners of these cases.
- Cargo bag: on top of this Outback Trekker, an additional cargo bag GRT714B or EA120 can be mounted with a set of tension straps S351. Besides the GRT714B, there's another kart bag available: the XL01B.
- Plastic Jerrycan: a water, oil or petrol supply of 2.5l can be carried in the GIVI Jerrycan. With the E205 holder in stainless steel, the Jerry can is easily attached to this Trekker side case.
- Luggage nets: use the space that the trunk lid has to offer inside. Mount a luggage net E144 in it and store many small items. On top of this case, the luggage net T10Z can be easily attached.
- A backpack: T521 with a capacity of 15 litres that can be stored in the upper tray of the case.
Maintenance tips:
Watertightness: the GIVI side cases and top cases are not waterproof. They were awarded an IPX4 rating. Having the right expectations always helps prevent disappointment.
