Viaterra Hammerhead Tail Bag

The Hammerhead is Viaterra's RTW series tail bag - the range built for round-the-world distance rather than weekend trips. It comes in two capacities: 45 litres for a long tour with disciplined packing, and 75 litres when you are carrying camping gear, cold-weather layers or several weeks of kit.

Both sizes share the same construction. Water-resistant build, universal mounting that does not require a proprietary rack, and a structure designed to survive being loaded to capacity and strapped down day after day. This is deliberately a high-volume bag - it is the piece you buy when a mid-size tail bag has already proved too small.

Choosing between them is a packing-discipline question rather than a trip-length one. 45 litres is generous for one rider travelling light over several weeks. 75 litres is the honest answer if you camp, carry a tent and sleeping bag, or ride two-up and need one bag to swallow both sets of gear.

One honest note: at 75 litres this is a large bag and it will visually dominate a smaller motorcycle. On a 200-400cc machine the 45 is usually the better-proportioned choice.

Key Features

• Two Capacities
  45L for lighter long-distance touring, 75L for camping and two-up loads.
• RTW Series Construction
  Viaterra's round-the-world range, built for sustained distance rather than occasional use.
• Water-Resistant Build
  Construction designed to keep contents protected in poor weather.
• Universal Mounting
  Fits a wide range of motorcycles without a proprietary rack system.

Best Suitable For

• Long-Distance Tourers: Multi-week routes where capacity is the constraint.
• Motorcycle Campers: 75L swallows a tent, sleeping bag and mat alongside clothing.
• Two-Up Riders: One bag covering gear for two.
• Adventure Bike Owners: Proportions suit larger machines with rear racks or wide tail sections.

Why Buy From Us

• Authorised Viaterra Dealer: 100% genuine Viaterra stock.
• Expert Rider Support: Our team rides and tours - ask us about fitment for your bike.
• Ships Across India: Dispatched from our own stock with tracked delivery nationwide.

FAQs

Q: 45 or 75 litres?
If you camp, carry a tent and sleeping bag, or ride two-up, take the 75. If you travel light and stay in accommodation, 45 litres is generous even for several weeks and sits better on a mid-size motorcycle.

Q: Is the Hammerhead fully waterproof?
It is a water-resistant construction rather than a sealed drybag system. For gear that absolutely cannot get wet during monsoon touring, pack it inside a dedicated drybag or use the Claw Pro, which includes seam-sealed liners and an external raincover.

Q: Do I need a rack?
It mounts universally without a proprietary rack, though on a large bag like the 75 a rear rack or wide tail section gives a more stable platform.

Q: Will the 75 look oversized on my bike?
On a 200-400cc motorcycle, probably. The 45 is generally the better-proportioned choice on smaller machines.

Local Buying Guide

For Indian touring the capacity question usually settles itself around the monsoon: if you carry wet-weather layers and a change of clothing on top of everything else, the 75 stops being excessive. Pair either size with a drybag for electronics and documents, and see the full tail bag range for mid-size alternatives.

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