Givi E52 or E55?

[Burnspot]

After years of running with a rack, I think I'm going to take a step towards a top case...the only problem is that I'm a top case newb and I can't decide on whether I want the E52 or E55. Some comments at Revzilla seem to indicate the E55 may have a quality control issue, but it is a nice case.

Honest opinions on either? I plan to pick up the case-specific Admore kit, so I'm guessing I wouldn't need any Givi lights correct? Gloss or matte finish? I would expect either of these to hold my XL Neotec right?

Yes, I'm going to use the SR357 frame kit.

Thanks!

 

[Medpilot]

I went with the 55. Two helmets will fit very nice. Go big or go home I say. What kind of QC issues was the 55 having? I got the Admore kit as well. I'm happy with the setup.

 

[rjrettig]

I have the E52 on both my 06 and now 14 FJRs. Had Admore lightkit in both. Really liked the case/light combo. The E52 is just the right size for me. I put my backpack in it daily when going to work and then jacket goes it when I get to work. My full face Schubert C3 does fit in the E52 but is usually stored in side bag.

 

[blassoff]

Bigger is always better (Damn it, we're Americans). I settled for a 53 when I found it new in the right color for $275. I'd rather have had the 55. I always feel like I struggle to get a helmet in the 53. I have to set it in just right or the lid hits the top of the helmet.

 

[chazglenn3]

I also bought the E55 Tech like MedPilot shows above. Haven't convinced myself to spend the mony on the Admore light kit, yet. That just seems to be a lot of money for not a lot of materials.

 

[stealth1]

I went with the 55. Two helmets will fit very nice. Go big or go home I say. What kind of QC issues was the 55 having? I got the Admore kit as well. I'm happy with the setup.

How come that white floor has no tire marks?

What kind of finish is that?

 

[CAJW]

E55 matte black. I've had both, E55 has just a tab bit more room, but IMHO makes a difference worth going larger. First E52 was color matched so had to sell it when I upgraded, hindsight tells me that matte black would've been the correct choice to keep it for the next acquisition.

 

[audiowize]

I'd buy whichever one looks better to you (they do look very different!). I have the E52 with the Admore kit, and it works for me.

 

[NightShine]

How come that white floor has no tire marks?

What kind of finish is that?

Epoxy, probably...

 

[Medpilot]

How come that white floor has no tire marks?

What kind of finish is that?

Epoxy, probably...

Yup. You guessed it.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I rode bikes with no topcase or a tiny topcase (police bike radio box) for years. Now that I have a topcase, I can't make myself take it off, even though it only takes 5 seconds. I have an E55 with an SR357 mount. Case has no defects whatsoever. I chose the pre-lighted givi case, and set it up to be self contained so the LED lights run off a battery. I chose the matte finish. I have never wished for a smaller case, looks or function wise. I am happy with the performace of the case.

After years of running with a rack, I think I'm going to take a step towards a top case...the only problem is that I'm a top case newb and I can't decide on whether I want the E52 or E55. Some comments at Revzilla seem to indicate the E55 may have a quality control issue, but it is a nice case.
Honest opinions on either? I plan to pick up the case-specific Admore kit, so I'm guessing I wouldn't need any Givi lights correct? Gloss or matte finish? I would expect either of these to hold my XL Neotec right?

Yes, I'm going to use the SR357 frame kit.

Thanks!

 

[Burnspot]

What kind of QC issues was the 55 having?

I've seen a few comments at Revzilla and elsewhere talking about the latching mechanism being fiddly...either breaking, sticking, or popping open. One guy complained about dust/water intrusion. All for the Tech version. It does look great though and I'm leaning that direction.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Scott,

Duane at PCA has some GIVI trunks on sale...

https://www.pca-one.com/search.asp?search=Sale&bikeType=&bikeMake=&bikeModel=&bikeYear=&MfgCode=GIV&SearchVal=&groupMaster=&groupID=86&subgroupID=&specGroup=&specFeatures=&newVal=&SortOrder=Default&BlockSize=20

 

[Burnspot]

Scott,Duane at PCA has some GIVI trunks on sale...

https://www.pca-one.com/search.asp?search=Sale&bikeType=&bikeMake=&bikeModel=&bikeYear=&MfgCode=GIV&SearchVal=&groupMaster=&groupID=86&subgroupID=&specGroup=&specFeatures=&newVal=&SortOrder=Default&BlockSize=20

Thanks Joe, I'll have a look!

 

[chazglenn3]

None of those issues have appeared on my E55 Tech version. It has been great!

 

[Burnspot]

Thanks for the feedback all! An E55 Tech is on its way...hopefully, it'll look decent with my wineberry bike.

 

[chazglenn3]

It is matte black on top with gloss black on the sides. Looks great with the clear/smoked lenses. Should look great on the Black Cherry bike!