Alpinestars Komodo Travel Bag Review 2026

The Komodo Travel Bag is for riders who travel with a lot of gear and are tired of making do with bags that weren’t built for the job. At 150 litres across dimensions of 94cm x 45cm x 40cm, it swallows a full race weekend’s worth of kit in one go. The main material is durable tarpaulin with tough polyester reinforcement panels, and the base and side panels are specifically waterproof tarpaulin, keeping the bag dry whether it’s sitting on wet paddock ground or being dragged through mud between sessions.

Internal organisation handles large loads well. Compartment walls can be removed via zipper to open up one enormous continuous space for oversized or awkward items, or left in place for structured separation. A boots compartment with a waterproof, removable bag keeps damp footwear completely isolated from the rest of your kit. Two internal mesh side pockets handle smaller loose items, and a flat zippered mesh pocket on the lid keeps travel documents accessible. Lockable zippers accept TSA-approved locks throughout, covering airport travel as well as paddock use. Two side vents prevent the interior from getting stuffy on longer journeys, and a removable waterproof tarpaulin change mat is one of those details that riders who’ve needed one at a race weekend will immediately value.

Moving the bag is properly covered. Smooth outdoor rolling wheels and a telescopic double-post handle cover flat surfaces, while two large webbing handles and two shoulder strap handles cover the rougher transitions. Durable hard bumpers protect the base corners, a hard internal base with external slide rails maintains structure under load, and YKK 10mm plastic zipper chain throughout ensures the closures hold up over years of use. Reflective details add low-light visibility.

Who is the Alpinestars Komodo Travel Bag aimed at?

The Komodo is for riders who travel regularly to race meetings, track days, or multi-day events and need a single bag that carries everything without compromise. The 150-litre capacity suits Moto, road racing, snowboarding, or any gear-heavy activity. At £259.99, it’s a deliberate investment for those who travel frequently enough to benefit from a purpose-built solution rather than adapting something that was never meant for this.

Specifications:

– Capacity: 150 litres
– Dimensions: 94cm x 45cm x 40cm
– Main material: Durable tarpaulin with polyester reinforcement panels
– Base and side panels: Waterproof tarpaulin
– Zipper: YKK plastic, 10mm chain
– Locks: Lockable zippers, TSA-approved lock compatible
– Wheels: Smooth outdoor rolling wheels
– Handle: Telescopic double-post
– Carry handles: 2 large webbing handles (top and side), 2 shoulder strap handles
– Corner protection: Durable hard bumpers
– Internal base: Hard with external slide rails
– Compartment walls: Removable via zipper
– Boots compartment: With waterproof removable bag
– Internal mesh pockets: 2 on internal sides
– Front pockets: 2 small
– Top pocket: Flat zippered mesh for documents
– Change mat: Removable, waterproof tarpaulin
– Ventilation: 2 side vents
– Reflective details: Yes
– Price: £259.99

The Komodo is a serious bag for serious travelling. The waterproof construction, TSA locking, rolling wheels, and reconfigurable interior cover the practical demands of regular race weekends in a way that improvised solutions simply don’t match. The more frequently you pack up and head to an event, the stronger the case becomes.