Motorcycle Top Box Preference - Alu/Metal Or Plastic?

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Saw this poll on 2WHEELERS.SG Facebook page and found it rather interesting. Generally most prefer the plastic top boxes due to durability and lower price point.

What do you think and what are you using on your motorcycle?

Alu / Metal:

Pros - Looks better, no fading due to sunlight, probably more durable if well taken care of, harder to break into (safer)

Cons - Expensive, leaking issues, might be heavier sometimes, no flexibility, contents will be hotter under sunlight

 

Plastic:

Pros - Cheaper, more durable, no leaking issues

Cons - Might not look as good as metal boxes, plastic fading aesthetic issues, can easily be broken into