Motorcycle jacket/pants

[Kimble38]

I'm going to Germay in early May on a bike trip and i've decided to invest in a new jacket and pants.  Any advice would be greatly apreciated 

[Rusty]

Rukka Rukka and more Rukka !

[nightrider]

I tried the ruckka jacket on at infinity at York but found it did not fit me ,and felt to bulky , tried on the dainese and felt a lot better fit , purchased it from motorcard  and  the fit and quailty is superb ,feels really nice to wear , have not tested the waterproof element yet ,but are doing a few days in Scotland soon so it should get tested, had furygan two piece before costing over £500 and in Heavy rain the water got in around the stomach area , I think a jacket with a long cut is best ,  on a cheaper budget the rst paragon gets a good right up , but the dainese and ruckka is top gear , just shop around for the best price , I got the jacket ,trousers ,and alpine style water proof boots for £800 , which is a massive saving on prices over. Here ,balance it out over the Next 10 years use and it's not to dear, plus having the right gear makes or breaks a trip.

[viper]

I'm going to Germay in early May on a bike trip and i've decided to invest in a new jacket and pants.  Any advice would be greatly apreciated 

J and S in northwich, we got Rukka trousers for er in doors for £300

[Bryn]

I'm on Dainese stuff at the moment.. had a few pairs of 'waterproof' trousers from Dainese, and every one leaked in the pockets in heavy rain... so I've kind of given up with my expectations.... Will be wearing a pair of non-waterproof  ( but very comfortable) BMW City trousers on my travels this year, coupled with a Dainese jacket, and a good pair of overtrousers in the panniers 

[Andy]

Not used them but Rukka seems cheaper  http://biker-land.de/index.php?language=en&=&=&XTCsid=e4b8939c5b9abdd183116c75e3e000fa

[Kwikasfuki]

The Rukka stuff is brilliant, but the Hein Gericke stuff I had was top as well

[nightrider]

It makes you wonder if they test any of this gear in the rain , when I had the problem of rain seeping up and getting under the jacket ,when I complained they just said we have never heard of that before ,also if Bryn has had pockets leaking then you think that they would fix that , if this latest gear does not work I shall just use my 1 piece £60 rst rain suit 100 percent waterproof , just a pain to get on and off 

[Rusty]

Bryn ... how are the BM City trousers ?? Please let me know your opinions ... thinking along the same lines as you for the warmer weather, possibly the Summer 3 pants .. just want a lighter alternative for those hot days....

[STX1300man]

I've used Richa stuff for years.

Currently have a Spirit jacket and several years old Millenium trousers.

[davetherave]

Spidi H20 Out Jacket, berik trousers, had jacket for 10 years and trousers for 2 and nearly been wet yet despite being tested in Scotland, although when these and my leathers are through it'll be Rukka for me as that should see me out.

Although Rukka can be very expensive I think it's a good example of you get what you pay for.

[Ant]

If it gets above 20c I wear my Weiss Airspin suit......keeps cool, especially when riding and is very comfortable.....

[Winston Smith]

Rukka ArmaS - The only kit to buy...

[Kimble38]

Nightrider,

What Dainese kit did you go for? Was it the Stradon? Motocard is by far the cheapest site to get gear and free delivery too. Very impressed with their pricing and the gear is shipped from their warehouse in Spain so no extra VAT costs  How did you fair out with the sizing? Looking at the review on youtube it says that the Stradon is about half a size larger so the 56 would really be a 57. It looks like a great bit of kit

[Kimble38]

I tried the ruckka jacket on at infinity at York but found it did not fit me ,and felt to bulky , tried on the dainese and felt a lot better fit , purchased it from motorcard  and  the fit and quailty is superb ,feels really nice to wear , have not tested the waterproof element yet ,but are doing a few days in Scotland soon so it should get tested, had furygan two piece before costing over £500 and in Heavy rain the water got in around the stomach area , I think a jacket with a long cut is best ,  on a cheaper budget the rst paragon gets a good right up , but the dainese and ruckka is top gear , just shop around for the best price , I got the jacket ,trousers ,and alpine style water proof boots for £800 , which is a massive saving on prices over. Here ,balance it out over the Next 10 years use and it's not to dear, plus having the right gear makes or breaks a trip.

Nightrider,

What Dainese kit did you go for? Was it the Stradon? Motocard is by far the cheapest site to get gear and free delivery too. Very impressed with their pricing and the gear is shipped from their warehouse in Spain so no extra VAT costs  How did you fair out with the sizing? Looking at the review on youtube it says that the Stradon is about half a size larger so the 56 would really be a 57. It looks like a great bit of kit