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Textile Motorcycle Jackets

Leather jackets are for riding in the summer. Wax cotton is more practical than leather in many respects, and can look very cool. But for any form of serious riding, it’s a textile motorcycle jacket that you’re going to need. In the last 20 years, the technology involved in motorcycle clothing has advanced greatly, and nowhere is this more apparent than in textile jackets. A textile jacket doesn’t absorb water like leather, so it is always going to be better in the wet. But a modern textile jacket will often come with features such as a waterproof membrane, a removable thermal-liner, anti-abrasion panelling, waterproof zips, ventilation openings and exhausts, heat reflective coatings, high-vis areas, and so on. It’s a complicated area, and you should seek advice before taking the plunge. If you ride every day, you might want a jacket with a laminated waterproof membrane rather than the drop-liner that appears in most jackets. A laminated jacket is particularly waterproof, and will never ‘wet-out', but laminated jackets can be rather stiff, and so not particularly comfortable to wear.
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Verified customer reviews for Textile Motorcycle Jackets

Klim Latitude jacket in blue

Mike S: Good choice

Took a 5 hour round trip to Motolegends to get sensible advice on which suit to buy. Had in mind Rukka or Klim. Budget of around 1500 quid. Chris and Sara were very helpful. Tried several Rukka jackets on but the fit wasnt great, just too short. The Latitude was perfect for me at 188cms tall. Just felt right when I put it on, plenty of vents and adjustability. Bought the trousers as well, only problems was that the knee armour was far too high in the pockets. Motolegends had the armour pocket moved and delivered at no extra cost took about a week. Only two downsides, the armour is level 1 and not as substantial as Rukkas. The jacket trouser connecting zip is short and a bit fiddly to zip up.

Rukka Nivala 2.0 jacket in black / orange

Al: Clear information on review top marks

New Rukka suit required due to an idiot chucking a U turn on a dual carriageway Infront of me.Nice slide around 30 meters at 60mph collision with two cars suit did its job no burns or abrasions. Prompted research into latest Rukka suits my last one was ten years old and faultless. Anyway watched the great wee film review on the Hybrid by the chap highly recommended to anyone considering buying the best suit on the market,no bullshit just the facts as a life long Rukka user I will be going with the Nivala but will miss the big front pockets on my old suit. Thanks for a great review and clear information for those choosing a suit from Rukka.

Rukka Voyage-R jacket in black

Steve: Superb Kit

I bought this jacket from Motolegends November 24. We all know of the legendary Rukka build quality, so Ill not comment on that. My story started with the intention of buying the best impact and abrasion protection I could afford for motorway riding. These journeys are routinely 250 plus miles and around 4 hours at a time. I wanted the Kingsley but could not afford the kings ransom for the monarch of the Rukka range. Eventually I opted for the Voyage-R, and it was discounted. I know the guys at Motolegends are in love with the Nivala range, but the often-hailed comfort factor was not an incentive for me as I dont ride out and wander round coastal villages or places like Bluewater. With this in mind I really dont worry about the Nivala comfort factor. I actually like the stiffer armoured feel that the Voyage-R offers. I dont have a need for lots of ventilation, as I dont intend to use this for summer riding. I use my other gear and bikes for that. So, in effect this jacket is perfect for me almost too good to use on our crappy roads. Im now saving for the Kingsley pants. I tried a pair, and I really love the fit, perfect, so standby Motolegends.