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Rallye jackets - recommendations
I am looking for a new 4 season off-road rallye / enduro jacket, although it is most likely to be used in hot desert climates, so effective ventilation is very important.
I have tried out the BMW Rallye 2 Pro jacket and it looks and feels good, but is rather expensive - does anyone have any thoughts on how much abrasion protection there is in the event of a crash?
I have also checked out the Hein Gerike and Rukka jackets online, but these seem more touring orientated, rather than enduro or rallye based.
Recommendations please!
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KTM do a couple of Rallye style suits along similar lines to the BMW. I've got one and find it's very flexible - removable thermal and waterproof linings, loads of zipped vents and leather reinforcements on high wear/impact areas. Cost was £260 for the jacket £200 for the trousers. The only downside is the colour scheme - bright blue and orange, with big KTM logos - may be a bit too much for some. They also do a grey/black variation which is a bit cheaper, but is more touring than rally style.
http://www.dirtbikebook.com/acatalog/EnduroRoad.html
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I would recomend the BMW Savanna II, in grey. It's a bit heavier than the RalleyII and very well vented, keeps you nice ad cool in the heat. They can be had on E-bay for a good price and are always available, if your patient. I've been told that abrasion resistance is second only to leather.
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Thanks all.
Mark - I was looking at the KTM Rallye jacket, but saw some negative feedback on Adv Rider about the quality of the construction - just little things like seams / zips etc. Have you had any problems?
I would also be interested to see if any KTM factory riders actually wear their own kit, as most of the rallye privateers seem to wear the BMW suits.
But at least, since I ride a KTM, buying KTM kit will mean i don't have to remove the BMW label!!
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I've owned a lot of different jackets and got a few free ones to test
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I totally reccomend the BMW rallye 2 suit - i bought mine second hand (it had only done a few thousand miles).
Since then i have ridden 35,000 miles (in 16 months)....the last 200 miles were in lashing rain and i arrived at my destination dry. If i need a new suit, i will look to buy another.
Only down point is no waterproof pockets.
....and the temptation to fill all the pockets and make the jacket very heavy!!!
Mark
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