Vendor Spotlight: Bags & Bike — frames and bags Made in Italy for every motorcycle

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For nearly thirty years, Bags & Bike has been solving a problem that every motorcyclist knows: how to carry your gear without ruining the look of your bike. Founded in 1996 in Tarquinia by Massimo Cassese, the company has grown from a small leather workshop into one of Italy’s most respected manufacturers of motorcycle bags and mounting systems — trusted by the likes of Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, and MV Agusta as an OEM supplier.

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Massimo Cassese, founder of Bags & Bike, at work in his workshop in Tarquinia

The Frame System: Where It All Begins

The real heart of the Bags & Bike ecosystem is the mounting frame — the telaietto. For Moto Guzzi, Bags & Bike produces frames that are fully compatible with the official accessories, making them a natural extension of the bike’s original equipment. For the V7 — supported across every evolution since the model’s relaunch in the mid-2000s, from the Classic to the Stone, Special, and the latest V7 V — the integration is seamless.

For all other brands — Royal Enfield, Triumph, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, Yamaha, Benelli, CFMOTO, Moto Morini — Bags & Bike designs purpose-built frames engineered specifically for each model. No universal adapters, no compromises: every frame is studied for the geometry and mounting points of the individual motorcycle.

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Precision drilling on a mounting frame — every piece is hand-assembled in the Bags & Bike workshop

And here’s the key: once your frame is fitted, the entire Bags & Bike bag range opens up. The choice between an AMIATA in technical fabric, a classic leather EXCLUSIVE, or a rugged CONTAINER becomes purely a matter of personal taste and riding style. The frame stays — your bags can change with the season, the trip, or the mood.

Modern Bags Built to Last

Bags & Bike has come a long way from its leather-only origins. Today’s catalog of over 600 products spans high-resistance technical fabrics, waterproof Cordura, and reinforced structures that are designed to age gracefully and withstand years of daily use and long-distance touring.

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Artisan riveting on a motorcycle bag — handcrafted quality that defines Bags & Bike

Lines like MATRIX, CONTAINER, and TRAVEL offer a modern aesthetic with reinforced stitching, weather-sealed zippers, and internal structure that holds its shape even when empty. They’re built for riders who want their gear to last — not just look good on day one.

Why Buy Bags & Bike on VVA

On VroomVroom Accessories you buy directly from the manufacturer with the guarantee of authenticity and direct support. Bags & Bike represents the best of Italian motorcycle craftsmanship: almost 30 years of experience, in-house production, and the kind of attention to detail that only an artisan who truly rides can deliver.