Recommendations for a Jacket and Trousers

[mrjonesybop]

Hi all,

I am looking for an Enduro/touring suit to wear riding my R100GS.
The BMW 'Tosser' suit is really pricey, so I'm looking for alternatives.
Anything good out there? Or anything to avoid?



Cheers,

Jonesybop

[Hockeystorm65]

Hi there,

I use an Akito Sierra Jacket:

https://www.akito.com/sierra.html

And Akito Desert Pants

https://www.akito.com/desertpants.html

Cost £160 for the pair but I think you can get them cheaper on e-bay. They zip together at the back and both have removable thermal linings and the pants also have removable waterproof layer. Both have served me well, kept me warm, dry and comfortable. All protectors are Knox and the positions are adjustable. Only thing is watch the sizing, Akito sizes are pretty small so try one size up to start with.
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[mrjonesybop]

Thanks HS65!

[Grazoid]

I use kit from Jofama

Good as Rukka but so much cheaper

https://www.jofama.se/motorcycle_wear/index.php?lang=2

My suit is the Targa trousers with the Optimal jacket... without the fluro bib!
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I like the Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece - comes off and goes back on in well under a minute.

[Grazoid]

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The road crafter actually has very good vents - think only my joe rocket is better for ventilation that I've used!

When I've worn it in hot climates, I've gone for shorts underneath.

If I'm wearing bike trousers in a hot climate I want them to be VERY easy to get off.

[Grazoid]

[Dazbo666]

Another vote for Akito kit from me...
I've got two textile Akito jackets. Both with removeable pads, and thermal linings...
The Python2 kit that I bought for my CBT and DAS back in 2005. No longer completely waterproof, but really comfortable on long summer rides.
And a newer Akito (but I can't remember the name) which is fully waterproof, and warm as toast for winter rides.

I also still have the Python2 trousers, but I don't wear them cos I've eaten a few too many pies over the 5 years that I've owned them

edit - and I also have an RST textile jacket that's mainly used for commuting etc and/or when one of the others is being cleaned
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[Paxovasa]

Expensive, but worth it

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[Dazbo666]

and I'm fairly sure that Armani suits don't have particularly good abrasion resistance
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