I've got the Yamaha tenere panniers and I would say that they are fairly small so could limit it to rider only if touring. Ie if going two-up I'd look at the larger spec ones like Darrens TTs. However the yamaha ones are great for commute use as they are fairly narrow so sliping between cars is only slightly reduced compared to riding naked (that is without panniers)
So they work for me .
PS the locks seem fiddly but once you know how to and take care they work ok.