The City Hunter V2 motorcycle backpack by Alpinestars is designed for urban functionality. Its name hints at its natural habitat, and its practical features continue to impress.
A lot of thought has gone into the City Hunter V2 motorcycle backpack. There’s no need to reinvent a great concept, yet this compact motorcycle backpack is brilliantly designed for practical everyday use.
Let’s start on the outside. The updated back padding and shoulder strap design enhance airflow and ventilation. The back panel of the City Hunter is made almost entirely of 3D air mesh, ensuring maximum comfort.
The front panel of the City Hunter V2 is crafted from 420D polyfabric, a highly abrasion- and tear-resistant material that remains soft and flexible. This isn’t a rigid or rough motorcycle backpack— sturdy and solid; yes. An extra layer of material reinforces the bottom for added durability.
Removable waist and chest straps, featuring a magnetic closure, provide a secure and customisable fit—an important detail when riding. The adjustable shoulder straps include a quick-release buckle system, combining practicality with safety.
Storage is smartly organised across two spacious compartments, each with dual zippers for easy access. Can you link the twin zips to close off your motorcycle backpack? Certainly, but that would overlook the fact that a motorcycle backpack like this one should be on your back and not left alone with your motorcycle. Side pockets left and right provide additional storage for smaller essentials. The 22-litre capacity is structured, meaning this motorcycle backpack is designed to securely hold a laptop, keys, and other daily essentials rather than function as an expandable roll bag.
A built-in rain cover is stored in the front compartment, secured by a loop system to keep it in place. Meanwhile, where most motorcycle backpacks would have their rain cover – at the base – the City Hunter V2 features a motorcycle helmet holder. This external attachment system allows you to securely fasten your helmet to the outside of the backpack when you’re off the bike, keeping your hands free.
For its compact size (44 cm x 30 cm x 16 cm), the City Hunter V2 is comfortable, practical, and surprisingly spacious—a perfect urban riding companion.
