After selling my 2009 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic to purchase a 2015 BMW R 1200 GS back in 2016, one thing became clear on every two-up ride: My wife really missed the comfort and security of the Harley’s TourPak backrest. Over the past 10 years, she’s reminded me of it more times than I can count.  I’m not a fan of the bulky look of a top case on the GS, so I started digging through online forums and eventually found a promising solution: the XP Backrest from Dynamic Motorcycle Accessories.  I gave the company a call and ended up speaking directly with Kerry, the founder. He’s a friendly guy who created this backrest specifically for riders like me – those who want passenger comfort without compromising the look of their bikes. It turns out this is a common concern among GS owners, and Kerry’s product has been gaining popularity fast.  About a week later, the backrest arrived. The box included everything I needed: all hardware, clear instructions, and even the tools. Installation was simple and took me just 15 minutes. (Though I’ll admit, I initially mounted the plates upside down. That was on me.) While the XP Backrest isn’t a quick-release system like the one on my first bike (2003 H-D Road King Classic), it’s still easy to remove or reinstall using just four bolts.  These mounting plates are required for installation of the XP Backrest. The backrest is constructed of CNC-machined aluminum with a black powdercoating, and the cushion is a 1-inch-thick pad. It measures 9.5 inches tall by 11 inches wide. The backrest itself has an MSRP of $172.99. The Backrest Mounting Plates, which are required for installation unless using one the Dynamic’s luggage racks instead, are priced at $47.99. That’s a total of $220.98 for both pieces.  What did my wife think? Not even a quarter-mile from our driveway, she said, “Thank you for getting this backrest.” Hours later, after a long ride along the Connecticut shoreline to the Guilford Lobster Pound for lobster rolls, she praised how supportive and comfortable it felt. That alone made the investment worth it.  See all of Rider‘s Parts & Accessories Reviews here For riders like me who prefer the clean look of a GS without a top case, or those simply looking to add real back support for their passenger, my wife and I cannot recommend the XP Backrest enough.    Shop for Dynamic Motorcycle Accessories XP Backrest The post Dynamic Motorcycle Accessories XP Backrest Review  appeared first on Rider Magazine.