Any side cases that will fit a helmet and take the OEM lock set?

Markbnj said:

I'm thinking about getting side cases and maybe a top case for my 650. I've been looking at this OEM set because I like the narrow profile and the fact that they take the OEM lockset that came with the bike. One key for everything is an attractive feature. My understanding is that neither of these cases will take a full-face helmet. I am also considering the 35L top case which I believe will take a helmet, but generally speaking if I had side cases that would take a helmet I would probably skip the top case. They're big and expensive and I'd rather just strap a dry bag up there and wear a pack. So my question is I guess two parts: am I correct that those side cases will not take a helmet? And if I am are there any third-party side cases that will take a helmet, aren't massive aluminum boxes and will accept the OEM lockset?

Thanks!

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My first set of panniers were the OEM Suzuki set and, while integrating beautifully on the bike, capacity was not their greatest asset. If you take a chainsaw to your helmet and cut it into 4(?) probably 6 pieces, it'll fit. I'm currently using Kappa 37 K-Force panniers and I would still need a chainsaw to tuck my lid into them. The 48L version of the Kappa Pannier is going to be bulky yet still not big enough for what you're looking for. As far as lock compatibility (on non Suzuki Panniers) is concerned, I'm going to suggest that this would be a lost cause as well.

Givi E41 (what I have) side cases will definitely fit a full face helmet each, but I don't think there's any hope of fitting an OEM lock set into them.

I had those Suzuki side cases on my 2019 DL650. They don't fit much. Left is 21 liters, right 17 due to the carve out for the exhaust. Heavier than they should be for the size. They came with the bike, I wouldn't have bought them myself.

While the Suzuki cases for Wee3 kinda look good and have a slim profile, that's about the end of the list of advantages. I believe Givi Monokey luggage offers a vastly superior value proposition. It's what I had on my 2007 DL1000 and am happy to have again on my 2004 DL650.

That goes for top cases as well. I especially like the Givi Maxia series (I have the OG, the E52). They can be fitted with Admore LED lighting kits for better visibility from the rear.

Nearly any combination of Givi side and top cases can all be keyed alike, if desired.

Thanks a lot for the input guys, guess that's about what I expected .