Suit my needs just fine, thank you Brammo, as I use a bike all day on the job in San Francisco and need to haul beaucoup stuff. They look about the same size as my R1200R bags which I loved. I wonder if they'll be keyed to use the ignition key.
As to lane splitting: I was initially very worried about the BMW bags, but came to learn that if my mirrors made it between the opposing car mirrors, then the bags certainly would clear the door panels, which are always wider apart than the car (truck!) mirrors poking out at me. Rarely tapped a mirror; never bumped a door. Wonder how the width of these mounted bags measure compared to the Empulse's outside mirror to outside mirror width?
Slim, briefcase-looking aftermarket bags for the BMW were also offered for filtering, out of UK, IIRC. But I never saw the need for them. Can't use cloth bags because of security concerns in the city. (I carry drugs!).
I believe they're coming out with a top box too. Can't have too much luggage when it comes to daily chores and no car! I love bag liners to take into the grocery store: I know they'll fit.
Bring it on: King of the CC's... Bill
