Difference between Givi and Kappa

[Dark&Stormy]

Ive recently stumbled upon an accessory company called Kappa which seems to be a debadged version of Givi. I've used a lot of Givi products in the past but have not really heard of Kappa. The Kappa products seem to be unlabled and cheaper, is there any other difference? Why is Kappa cheaper? Why have two different brands?
 
http://www.twistedthrottle.ca/kappa-2122dt-windscreen-for-yamaha-fj-09-15-17
 
Priced $171
 
http://www.twistedthrottle.ca/givi-2122dt-windshield-kit-for-yamaha-fj-09-15-16-clear
 
Priced $185
 

[Guest kernowjim]

it's essentially the same stuff just a little less fancy than Givi.  Nothing wrong with the quality it's just a bit more utilitarian than Givi.

[suncoaster]

I have a Kappa K47 top case and a Givi screen.
I expect they use the different badges in different price points in Europe, where they have a massive scooter market.

[xcsp]

My experience with Kappa & GIVI is the product is the same, but Kappa is priced lower.
 
Here's a site with both that I have purchased from: http://tourandride.com/

[wessie]

Some products are the same except for the badge e.g. compare the E22 & K22 boxes.
 
Some products are unique to each brand.
 
Some Kappa products are identical in function to the Givi counterpart, using the same moulds but using cheaper materials or bare plastic rather than a painted or trimmed surface. This is a very European thing: sister brands selling products with the same function but at different price points based on quality of finish & materials or added bells & whistles e.g. compare VW & Skoda cars based on the same base model or Piaggio scooter brands such as Gilera, Derbi & Aprilia.
 
Some manufacturers own brand stuff is also made by Givi/Kappa. My Triumph Explorer boxes are Givi/Kappa products with Triumph badges. Mine were "free" as a sweetener to buy a bike in its last year of production before an upgrade for 2018. Otherwise I would have bought the Kappa branded ones for 66% of the price.

[eeetea]

Some products are the same except for the badge e.g. compare the E22 & K22 boxes. 
Some products are unique to each brand.
 
Some Kappa products are identical in function to the Givi counterpart, using the same moulds but using cheaper materials or bare plastic rather than a painted or trimmed surface. This is a very European thing: sister brands selling products with the same function but at different price points based on quality of finish & materials or added bells & whistles e.g. compare VW & Skoda cars based on the same base model or Piaggio scooter brands such as Gilera, Derbi & Aprilia.
 
Some manufacturers own brand stuff is also made by Givi/Kappa. My Triumph Explorer boxes are Givi/Kappa products with Triumph badges. Mine were "free" as a sweetener to buy a bike in its last year of production before an upgrade for 2018. Otherwise I would have bought the Kappa branded ones for 66% of the price.

^^ What he said ^^

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