just bought a 2012 650 ninja for the wife and I am looking for some soft luggage for sport touring, I have seen the XElement saddle and top bags, which look roomy enough, anyone have any other suggestions?.....thanks!

 

Try twistedthrottle.com. They have Bags-Connection Blaze soft bags

 

I use Oxford throwovers always found them excellent kit

 

x2 on the oxford stuff. I think mine are the sportier kind. I bought mine yrs ago for my ninja that I no longer have so i use them on my klx250s now. I have the tank bag, tail bag and saddle bags. They are great! They have zippered expandable areas that really make it hold lots of stuff. They came with lots of bungee cords and rain covers. Very well made for bein over 10yrs old. I assume oxford is still in business?

 

There's some decent bags for travel that are fine for riding. Here's 5 decent backpacks.