Winner of Red Dot Award 2014!

KORI Coyote winner of Red Dot Award 2014 in the category: Product Design

KORI Coyote Back protector / backpack is the winner of the international Red Dot design Award 2014.

The Red Dot Award, has established itself worldwide as one of the most sought-after quality marks for excellent design. In the current competition, the international 40-member expert panel discussed and evaluated 4,815 entries from 53 countries. But only designs which won over the jury with quality and innovative strength won an award. The Red Dot Design Award breaks down into the three disciplines Product Design, Communication Design and Design Concept.

KORI Coyote convinced in the category Red Dot Award: Product Design with the motivation: "KORI Coyote - Product Design 2014 with high design quality".

The transformation between back protection and backpack is elegantly made by opening two zippers, instantly the backpack “fall out” showing its user that there is more to this product. The neat and elegant design language communicates the simple beauty and passion given by motorcycling and other extreme sports.

This means that KORI Coyote will be represented in the yearbook for Red Dot award 2014, at an impressive special exhibition at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen from 8 July to 3 August 2014, and above all be able to received the coveted Red Dot quality seal as its deserved reward.

Review: KORI Coyote when motorcycling.

Review from Andreas Jungerup, an experienced motorcyclist:

I drive my motorcycle quite a lot, 90 km to work and back every day and when there is time and weather I drive even more than that. Right now I drive a Yamaha XVS 650 dragstar but I have also driven a sport touring bike and I like to test drive different motorcycle styles. I have used KORI every day to work, so the back protection has been frequently used :-).

I've tried a few different back protector with different types of uses and design (cross, biker, race, etc.). The KORI back protector is brilliant, however, perhaps the height of it could be shortened to make it more comfortable with slim jackets as the protection takes up too much space.

The plus side with KORI is that it's has a very wide kidney / waist belt which provides a comfortable support and does not slide around like others do. Especially not when I drove and moved around on the bike too loosen up during a long ride.

The straps across the chest is also positive, the protection fits better and feels more secure.

The weight is not a problem, it feels light both when driving and when taking a walk.

As a back protector that can be folded into a backpack I think it's a very good idea, for example, when I went with a motorcycle cortege that ended with a walk in a park, a few concerts and some food. In that situation it was perfect to drive with the KORI protection and then be able to have the clothes in the backpack when I walked around.

In my everyday driving, going to work and back, I usually drive with a backpack and it gets a bit too much on the back with both KORI inside your jacket and another backpack outside. If you would have a topbox to put the other stuff in, so you do not need to have the extra backpack, it would work much better.

Climbing and running with KORI Coyote

Martina Larsson climbinb in Kullaberg, Sweden

A greeting from our Martina Larsson, who spent a day climbing at "Kullen" in Sweden:

"I had good use of the Kori back protector, in a convenient and easy way I could pack my climbing gear in the backpack, helmet, shoes, harness, also got room left for an extra sweater, fruit, 2 water bottles. It has a wonderful volume. I have highlighted the spaciousness before but i would really want to emphasize it! The space is unbeatable! 

After climbing I got new energy and took a run home. In my experience it is surprisingly light and easy to run with the kori back protector. When I ran, I used it as a backpack, I had no climbing gear but I had water and a spare shirt with me. The waist strap gave an incredible good support and the backpack was stable! So, I definitely think you should go out on a run with kori back protector!"

".. was impressed by the large volume!"

A greeting from one of our new KORI Coyote users - Martina Larsson, who was on a motorcycle trip with his father.

"We had nice sunny weather and really needed to take off all the warm clothes! Perfect with the bag! Although I knew that everything would fit, I was very impressed with the large volume, absolutely fantastic, we enjoyed a nice meal in shorts and t-shirt."

With KORI Coyote motorcycling in the summer is great!

After a nice motorcycle ride I am all packed and ready for a day the beach!

Sunshine and blue skies - its is a wonderful summerday! Perfect for a motorcycle trip with destination: the beach. By taking the motorcycle we'll have a nice ride to the beach, easier parking when we arrive to the beach and it simply gives us an overall summery experience for a perfect summer day!

Before the KORI back protector existed, "taking the motorcycle to the beach" meant something cumbersome and warm. To be fully covered with protective equipment in sunny summer heat was hardly something you longed for... to keep track of all the equipment and also keeping sand out was just hopeless ... AND this was often a sufficient arguments to select either motorcycle ride or taking the car to "a day at the beach".

Today, we do not give these troublesome thoughts any space, we do not need to choose between a motorcycle trip or going to the beach by car, we just get on the bike and ride away! 

Swimsuite is on, KORI and the rest of the safety equipment is on and a "day at beach" - here we come!

Just arrived with the motorcycle, all motorcycle equipment is on...sun is shining and it is hot... ... ...

In an instant, all equipment is off - back protector is transformed to a backpack and now filled with all equipment!

And - just like that. I am ready to go to the beach! Like to join :-)?

We want to share a summer greeting from one of our KORI users, Margareta, on a motorcycle trip to a wonderful beach on a lovely summer day.

"Comfortable with back protection which in an instant becomes a backpack so I can easily carry with me my motorcycle clothing o also avoid having sand in them."

Margareta goes motorcycling as often as the weather permits! She shares the interest with her husband and together they go on trips, visiting new places and wonderful destinations! The KORI-concept is something that compliment their motorcycle interest. By experience she is careful with her equipment and does not want to leave it on the motorcycle and carrying it with her was previously cumbersome or warm and hot. Now there are no more worries...

Thank you Margaret for this fine summer greeting!

Transformed from being a back protector into a backpack!

New videos up on YouTube! See how KORI Coyote transformed from being a back protector into a backpack that holds all safety equipment, jacket trousers and a helmet!

Review: Protection when motorcycling and when skiing!

Anders has been driving motorcycles for years and he always drives with a back protector, but he would never put on his motorcycle back protection when skiing "you have other demands on movement when skiing than when riding a motorcycle." 

Anders has been away skiing with KORI Coyote on his back. He experienced the feeling of protection as "You even forget that you have it on, did not even think about it, but very nice to feel protected on the skis too".

Anders did not get the opportunity to use the backpack feature during, but he feels the practical benefit of always having extra storage ready if needed. On the motorcycle, however, he feels that the feature to make transform the back protector to the backpack is brilliant - now he just waits in the spring.

Review: "Not just a back protector, KORI is something unique!"

I would like to present Ola, Pelle and Lasse Hansson, three brothers with a passion for motorcycles. Besides having the opportunity to share their interests with each other, they spread their enthusiasm through their Facebook group "Summer Driving on a motorcycle!" (sommarkörningpå motorcykel) and "biketalk" (Hojsnack) where they open up for motorcycle discussions and gather other motorcyclists to drive and experience the wonderful motorcycle tours with them ! Last season, they tested KORI Coyote, below is their response to the concept: 

"KORI is something unique. Something that allows one to use the bike more in their daily lives! It is an innovative product that makes it easier for us motorcycle enthusiasts to be it all day! "- Ola Hansson, graphic designer and photographer 

 ".. You can fit all the equipment in KORI and be able to go on like" Malmöfestivalen "in just shorts and t-shirt (and motorcycle boots) have probably not done before if you do not have a hiking backpack on his back. I have a hiking backpack, but can not fit the whole equipment in it, however, I get the whole equipment into KORI!"
- Lasse Hansson, receptionist / lifeguard staff 



Lasse Hansson also used his back protection to and from work and experienced the benefits of being able to get to work, pack the equipment and hide it away, below are a series of pictures in which he shows how easy it is to use KORI:

Came to work with mototorcycle equipment on!

Took of the jacket! Back protector fits comfortably undernieth the jacket!

it is a flat protector like "all others" picture from front.

Opening zippers and starts to open!

Motorcycle jeans (including protectors inside) are of and the backpack is open!

Motorcycle jeans (with protectors inside) are in the backpack  and leather  jacket (with protectors inside) on its way into the backpack!

Motorcycle jeans and jacket is inside, next up is the helmet!

Motorcycle pants, jacket and helmet is in the backpack! The bag fits tight to the body and the kidneybelt helps to take up the load. The chest strap holds the houlder away from the arms. 

"Comfortable to wear and with an exquisite sense of material."

Kori - smart Swedish back protector with integrated backpack

Kori has been in another product review, this time by Hagen Hoppe who is the editor of BUMSEN, BMW club members magazine. We are pleased that Hagen seemed convinced and satisfied with our KORI and he summerize s the back protector with three words:

Multilateral

Feeling of quality

Locally produced in Sweden

Observe correction in article: We only recommended to drive with KORI, folded  and flat, inside your jacket. If KORI is used as a backpack while driving, it is very important to note that the protective properties are significantly reduced and you should supplement with additional protection inside the jacket or in the jacket. This is mainly due to that the position over the spine can not be assured when placed on the outside of the motorcyclejacket, even the contents of the backpack affect the backprotectors protective properties.

Delightful protection

We would like to share some words from our friend Marie who won her KORI at the summer-bike-meet at Hanksville Farm. She has been able to use the protector during a trip down the south-west coast in Sweden for the yearly meeting of YCC (Yamaha custom club) at First camp in Tylösand.

Marie sent us a greeting:
"The protector is incredibly comfortable, you do not feel it!!!! It is smooth, supple and absolutely wonderful!!!! :-)"

She also shared her thoughts on Facebook: 

”I am wearing the KORI-protection I won at ”The Farm”, now it will show what it is worth. And it is wonderfully comfortable, fits like a glove! I am very positive to it - big plus is that it can be used to backpack so you can to bring all things when you rest and do not want to leave the jacket and stuff on the bike. I give it the highest grade! :-) "

The KORI protector swallows a lot and a little more.... :-) "

Marie with KORI at YCC, First Camp Tylösand

New review from Norway

Mona Forsnes at Bikeport

Our friend from Norway, Mona Forsnes, has previously driven with the KORI back protector on rides in the city where she has experienced the freedom of being able to take off the equipment and store it in the backpack.  

In this article she describes the other possibilities that comes with this new concept. She compares it with a normal backpack after using it on the flight. She also describes how KORI can make a day on the beach even more relaxing, just knowing that the equipment still will be there when she returns to the bike to go home.

Read her review in Bikeport here!

Read her previous test in Bikeport here!

Read more about our friend Mona Forsnes here!

Mona arrives with the bike to the city..

She steps off the bike, dress off the equipment and open up the back protector..

The jacket and the helmet is then put in the backpack.

And... at last, Mona is ready for a walk in the city!

Kori back protection top rated by the Evening Post

"Smart and sweat-free"

"Top Rated"

"It's an extremely smart and good product, made ​​of quality components, both motorcycle riders, skiers and other sports can greatly benefit from."

Kenneth Larsson, journalist in the Evening Post (Kvällsposten motor) has tested and driven with the KORI back protector back pack during a couple of weeks. Just as I did, Kenneth has experienced the problem of the "sauna-hot bike clothes after the ride on the motorcycle" reading his article, how he describes KORI feels supercool!

Read the artikel

Motorcycle traveling in Tuscany

We want to share a summer memory from Tuscany. During summer, KORI followed Jonas from SMC on a motorcycle trip to Tuscany. Jonas, a travel guide at SMC (Sveriges Motorcyklister) has done completed motorcycle adventure travelling around the whole world, this year they went to Tuscany and on the back Jonas had the KORI back protector / backpack!

 "The back protector is very comfortable to wear. Also the function of transforming to a backpack is very good, I used it as a backpack on several occasions but never while driving!" 

- Jonas

Read more about Jonas here!

Motorcycle event

En route to the weekly motorcycle event in Lödde. This time as a visitor, finally seated myself behind the handlebars!

On site at the Tuesday meeting with Mike, a new and happy Kori users :-) happy to be able to take of all equipment!

Back protectors packed and ready to go...

KORI back protector / backpacks ready to be sent to their new owners!

A day at the RaceWay

On spot with KORI at Ring Knutstorp Raceway - its been a year since I was here with SMC taking a course myself, it's a fantastic atmosphere! Even with the best of atmosphere anything can happen.. Some tiny raindrops is enough.. The leftover of the motorcycle looked frightening by the guy driving seem to manage..

Thank you for e great day SMC!

The litte flag shines a little extra today.

The 6th of June, National Day Sweden. It makes me think of our small Swedish flag on the KORI back protector and why we have chosen to keep the manufacturing here in Sweden… Sure, it makes it easier, sure it is a mark of quality and sure it gives a sense of well being, but most of all it is a damn good gut feeling.

Celebrating the National Day is not just about celebrating a nation and it's certainly not about the origin or background, but it is all about community and what we create together. The relationships we create and the confidence we build! My philosophy (although I'm not always good to meet it) is to take every opportunity to celebrate and today is a very good reason! 

Proud to say that KORI is MADE IN SWEDEN!

A perfect day on and off the bike…

To enjoy the spring weather and get to enjoy something that is otherwise stringydistances and still be prepared presentable. It is a freedom and flexibility to quickly get used to and take for granted...

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A quiet and early morning, heading out for a day full of interesting meetings ..

First stop: breakfast seminar with Trade-organisation in the city-center of Lund. Parks motorcycle outside a gallery and  with the KORI back protector packed with equipment a took a moment get inspired the painting displayed in the window..

Second stop: a meeting with the local newspaper in Kävlinge, a 10 km motorcycle ride from Lund. Sets the motorcycle a short distance from the address, I dress off the equipment put it on the motorcycle .... and pause to reflect for a moment "Did I carry all this around before ... before I had Kori ... or what did I do really ..." 

…then I packed up the equipment in the KORI backpack and went to the meeting ...

On the way to the next stop, I had to stop the motorcycle just to take in the scent of the bright yellow canola fields. .. it's a beautiful period in Scania and it is a fantastic day.

Last stop: back in the center of Lund

I sat down on a café to eat while waiting for the next meeting.

Martina and Anna, studying product developement and is in the middel of their thesis for KORI. They have made exiting progress during the spring, the meeting was a really good end to this day!