Fly Racing Moto Vault & Ogio 9900
written by: J. A. Caldwell
The Product:
Fly Racing’s Moto Vault & Ogio’s 9900
For this review we’ll be looking at Fly Racing’s Moto Vault and Ogio’s 9900. Both of these are moto inspired gear bags with tons of room. They are both designed to haul a lot of gear efficiently. Each bag has specific features that make traveling with a lot of gear a much simpler process. These bags both offer several pockets to keep things organized and protected during travel. Separate compartments also allow you to keep dirty and clean items in their respective areas which is nice on a long trip.
Moto Vault (click to enlarge)
While the bags do have many similarities they also have their differences. Each bag goes about the task of organizing and packing your gear in a different way. We’ll be comparing the two bags against each other so that you can get a better idea of which bag offers the features you’re looking for as well as how each of the bags functions during travel.
9900 (Click to enlarge)
Dimensions:
- Fly Racing Moto Vault - 15†W x 16†H x 35†L
- Ogio 9900 - 16†W x 19†H x 36†L
Features:
Fly Racing Moto Vault
- Padded wall dividers for interior organization
dividers are secured to the walls and floor via velcro (click to enlarge)
- Multi-compartment storage top flap
5 individual outside pockets with an additional accessible from both sides of flap (click to enlarge)
3 interior pockets with an additional accessible from both sides of flap (click to enlarge)
- Plastic molded lower section
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- Molded plastic wheels
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- Retractable handle
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- Goggle pocket
easy fit 2 pairs of goggles in the fleece lined pocket (click to enlarge)
- Armor storage
this pocket is accessible from both sides of the flap (click to enlarge)
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Ogio 9900
- Heavy duty bag base or SLED (Structural Load Equalizing Deck)
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- Ventilated boot compartment
boot compartment can easily fit multiple pairs of shoes (click to enlarge)
- Goggle pocket
can fit a 2 goggles easily (click to enlarge)
- Several accessory pockets
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- Retractable handle
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- Mud flap for changing clothes
can come in handy when trying to keep a hotel or a friend’s apartment clean (click to enlarge)
- Padded helmet compartment
easily fits moto helmets so bike helmets are no problem (click to enlarge)
- Large rubber wheels with in-line bearings
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Colors:
- Fly Racing Moto Vault – Black/Grey
- Ogio 9900 – Black/Red Checked, Black
Weight:
- Fly Racing Moto Vault – 14 lbs
- Ogio 9900 – 14.68 lbs
Build Quality:
Fly Racing Moto Vault
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The Moto Vault was well constructed and designed. The base of the bag is made of a very hard and durable plastic that wraps around the sides of the bag giving it a sturdy structure. When flying with these big bags we noticed airline bag handlers will throw the bags on their side. The wrap around plastic helps protect things on the inside a little better from side impacts. The wheels are hard plastic that have strong moldings that don’t flex and feel durable when dragging the bag up stairs and over concrete ledges. The handle is also incorporated into the base and functioned easily when needed.
The upper area of the bag is made out of durable fabric that does not snag and wears very well. The top flap has padding on both ends to protect items inside such as your helmet from impacts from above. The floor of the two outer interior compartments as well as the divider walls both have padding for additional protection. The top flap’s main zipper is a heavy duty model with the rest being normal strength for securing other compartments.
padded dividers folded over to protect items inside (click to enlarge)
The Moto Vault offers additional straps with large clips to secure the bag tightly if needed. Rubber handles on the ends as well as fabric handles on the top of the bag offer easy hand holds when handling the bag. Metal trimmed ventilation holes are incorporated into the bag to let it breathe and not become stagnant. Fly also smartly lined the goggle pocket with a fleece material to keep lenses from being scratched.
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Ogio 9900
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The 9900 from Ogio is also built with very durable materials. The base of the 9900 is constructed of a highly durable plastic that is molded around the end of the bag. Ogio calls their base SLED for Structural Load Equalizing Deck. The carrying straps are attached to the SLED on the sides and gives the bag structural support. The wheels are incorporated into the SLED and are well protected. They use 105 x 40 x 70 inline bearings to ensure rolling performance and strength. We found that due to their large size and rubber tread that the wheels rolled much easier over cracks and ledges with less vibration.
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The upper fabric on the 9900 is also very durable and wears well. The outside of the 9900 doesn’t offer many compartments bug are generally purposeful. The bag offers two small outside pockets, a ventilated boot area, and helmet compartment. The boot area is PVC lined (think raincoat) so that mud and water don’t absorb into the fabric of the bag. The helmet compartment is fully padded and rather large. All of the outside compartments feature heavy duty zippers. The inside of the bag featured a small inside pocket as well as a goggle pocket in the top flap. This goggle pocket isn’t lined with anything soft but more of the same nylon type line as the bag interior.
ventilated boot compartment (click to enlarge)
Form and Function:
Fly Racing Moto Vault
The Moto Vault is very easy to load up and organize. It has several compartments for everything you can think to take on a trip. The dividers can be removed if needed for a larger compartment area but are not set up to variably resize the compartments. There is only one strip of velcro on each side for them to attach to. This also poses a structural issue as the divider gives the bag some support structure. If the dividers are not attached the wall of the bag will sag.
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The top flap is nice to use to store tools and miscellaneous items. The largest compartment is accessible from inside and outside of the bag. It’s a nice feature to be able to retrieve an item if the bag is fully zipped. I typically use this area for my armor so it’s quick and easy to get to and doesn’t smell up the rest of the bag.
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I did find that the Moto Vault doesn’t like to stand on end very well when fully loaded. I dumped the bag on more than one occasion while traveling trying to get it to balance correctly. I stopped trying and left the bag horizontal when not being rolled from place to place.
Ogio 9900
The 9900 doesn’t have quite as much organization options as the Moto Vault but you can still carry a lot of gear. The two outside pockets as well as the couple of inside pockets offer some place to store small items while the other 3 large compartments hold the rest. The boot compartment is a well thought out feature that keeps wet and muddy items away from clean and dry items. The helmet compartment was very large and can easily hold a moto helmet, so packing a full face bike helmet is no problem.
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The inside of the Moto Vault is completely open and has massive storage possibilities. We didn’t have much trouble fitting things inside via the U-shaped opening but a change could be made. I’d have personally liked to have seen the main compartment opening have zippers that go further down the side of the bag. This would allow you to more easily pack the bottom of the bag when it isn’t full.
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The 9900 was a breeze to move around with. The large rubberized wheels were very smooth over uneven ground and I felt less vibration through the rubberized handle. The 9900 wasn’t as easy to pick up as the Moto Vault, however. Grabbing the central handle and an outside handle didn’t balance the bag well and was more awkward to carry or pick up.
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Issues To Consider:
When Flying
If you plan on flying with either of these bags very often you need to be aware that they can become large and heavy very easily. Due to their size and numerous pockets it is very easy to get these bags over 50 lbs. They already begin with a hefty head start and without careful thought can become quite heavy. On my trip I actually brought along a hanging scale so I could weigh the bag each time before I got to the airport so I didn’t have to pay over weight fees. It’s always a good idea to check with your airline to make sure the bag meets their flight guidelines. With the world of air travel becoming more fee happy and stringent, oversize and overweight bags can become a very expensive issue.
When Hauling
Another issue with such a large bag is just getting it from place to place. Loading large bag in certain trunks can be an issue. The 9900 is wider and taller than the Moto Vault which can make it harder to load in certain situations.
Price:
- Fly Racing Moto Vault: $169.95 MSRP
- Ogio 9900: $189.99 MSRP
Conclusion:
you’ll have to decide which is best for you
Both of these bags are top caliper performers. Both companies put a lot of time and effort into providing riders large bags that would allow them to travel efficiently and protect their gear. A lot of what makes a bag perfect for one person won’t work for others. We invite you to weigh your priorities and check out the features of these two bags to determine which would work best for you.
Both are built to be durable and have the strong points as well as their weaker points. We found both to work quite well with a few nuances that might sway your opinion to one or the other. Neither bag is perfect but they are both far from being mediocre.
If you’d like to find out more info on these bags or other products that each company has to offer we encourage you to visit their websites. If these bags don’t fit your needs both companies have a plethora of other quality products and bag options that might.
