I was going to get Metal Mules - certainly about the best I am aware of. A year ago, I visited their workshops to ask questions, inspect and see them being made. - but I am put off by their recent huge price hikes. I am now looking elsewhere.
At about half the price, I do like the look of these -
RMS - Reinhard Guhr Rennsporttechnik
Their prices are good. The
Koffer-Detailbilder photos show they are/will be very well made. 2mm Ali - therefore strong. They have their standard shapes or will custom build, with variations such as more streamlined corners edges (ie cut off), Powder coating in a huge palate of colours, inner seals, locks etc.
I particularly like (on their F650 Dakar boxes) utilising the space below the exhaust cans thereby providing a good volume, yet keeping overall width no more than handlebar width.
The only aparent downside I can see is they do not appear to be quick release and not transferable to other models of bikes. I plan to call in at the factory to inspect in the coming weeks and will report back accordingly.
An Email with questions to Roger (in English) was answered promptly - on a sunday!