Sorry, I can't stop myself..............
This question would not seem funny to me if we were talking about any other genre of motorcycle.
But it reminds me of the hilarious comparisons that the motorcycle press makes about the Tenere weighing more than one of its competitors.
Really? How much more? 12-16-18lbs?
The difference WOULD matter between say a motocross bike and an duel sport dirt bike. Say 245lbs vs 262lbs. Perceptible, at least.
But these BIG GIANT BEHEMOTHs? They are HUGE. And they are all HEAVY.
Anyways, there really isn't anything wrong with your question. But I am wondering if the difference in weight between 2 sets of panniers would be even noticeable.
It's what we stuff into them that CAN be very noticeable.
By the way, that's just my point between comparing the weight of say a GSA and a Tenere. It's so funny. Somebody showed some article where they weighed a bunch of Big Pig ADV bikes after they were farkled and loaded by their various owners for long trips. ALL of them weighed much more than their marketing material stated, of course. And, the differences between each brand and model was completely negated by what each rider preferred to bring along.
My beast is a "pack mule" on the road. That's what I love about this dang thing. I can take it with me!
Then I break it all down to make camp, and take off to ride my stripped down, but still, Biggest Dirtbike In The World! (by about 15lbs, according to the press. lol)