The best 5 laminated textile motorcycle jackets for 2024 - Sportsbikeshop

Laminated waterproof clothing is becoming more prevalent all the time. In this video we run through the best options, based on feedback from Sportsbikeshop customers and our in-depth in-house reviews.

Rukka Nivala 2.0 Gore-Tex 0:55

Richa Infinity 2 Pro 2:17

Rev’it Vertical Gore-Tex 3:33

Rukka Kalix 2.0 Gore-Tex 4:37

Oxford Stormland D2D 5:37

Conclusion: 6:40

[bennettsbikesocial]

Brilliant concise, honest and unbiased. Nicely done!

[benwilkins]

You were born for this Tony - RiDE was only a stepping stone!

[RuiSimonetti]

Have a Rev’it Vertical Gore-Tex, already proved being waterproof, well ventilated and the fit is comfortable.

[mpimpaophoto]

I bought a Richa Infinity 2 Pro after I saw a few reviews, including yours, but returned it as I said in a comment in your original review. I stand by my comment: it was quite comfortably, though a bit tight, but at the first serious rain I caught it leaked horribly on my sleeves, chest and, oddly enough, on my shoulder. I ended up returning it and exchanging it for a Revit non-laminated gore-tex jacket that I use with a Scott ergonomic tennis ball colored cheap waterproof jacket that does wonders. I have seen different buyers complaining about the poor waterproofness of the Richa and yet it is still often recommended.

[xnight_trap]

I personally ride in The Alpinestars Monteira XF and I’m very happy with it. It’s perfectly waterproof and well ventilated. Only the Color options are very small.

[ttmadness]

I bought the Oxford mondial set last year and they are great and not too expensive. Paid less than £400 for the jacket and trousers.

[petervautmans]

Better title: best 5 laminated jackets for sale at sportsbikeshop. I ride 30k kms a year, year round in Belgium and I wear Stadler laminated gear. And it is perfect. IN november i had a lowside and the dealer sent my trousers in for repairs. Two weaks later I had a brand spanking new looking trouser. Don't know about Rukka, butt Stadler certainly outranks Richa and Revit. (I own gear of both ).

[sereneturmoil]

I've been wearing a Rev'it Trench GTX since I started riding five years ago, at 36, and it's been great. Looks good, has useful features, is comfortable, has always kept me dry and provides a sense of safety with its CE2/AA ratings. As my first ever motorcycle jacket, it set a standard that's hard to beat.

As for the list, I think the two suggestions in the Rev'it and Oxford are on point. As for the Rukka options specifically, I'm sort of at a loss as to why anyone would choose them. The Kalix is too expensive for the basic feature set and an unknown abrasion resistance and the Nivala is insanely overpriced. What's the point of staying dry if you get cheese grated by the road in any slide that happens outside of puttering about town. I will, however, give Rukka credit on the Nivala's armour set. The added coverage with CE2 protection should set a new benchmark that pursuades all manufacturers to follow suit.

[MarkShackel]

Check out the Scott Voyager laminated jacket for good price has AA plus L2 D30 - back and chest plates extra £45 back L2 and about £30 chest bought one of these for £435 added the extras - matching trousers as well - Class bit of kit love it .

[peterjohnson]

great video, surprised you didn't mention the kingsley for the double A option from Rukka mine

[RahulGupta]

Stuck between the Alpinestar Andes V3 drystar, the T-Jaws WP and the Bogota Pro drystar and the Richa infinity Pro. Any experiences?

[johngittins]

Lacking Klim jackets and personally I love my Carlsbad.

[neilanderson]

Good review, will you be doing a Waxed jacket review ?
I've used Gortex for years for Mountainineering and Skiing, but recently started using waxed Polycotton; I find them more comfortable especially when windchill is high. Im new to Motorcycling, but i think the same principles apply

[charltheron]

Just a note/reminder for all, the "NIVALA 2.0" -- is there ever a "2.1" or "3.5" iteration of any jacket on the market? -- is called the "Rapto-R" on mainland Europe, and the Rest of the World. ;-)

[chriswhitehead]

Defiantly going laminated next, most probably the Oxford Mondail 2. Been wearing the Alpinestars andes 1, 2 and 3 the past 10 years or so and while they do keep you dry they absolutely get soaked to the membrane, way a ton and take an age to dry. Not great when riding every day in rainy Ireland !

[blitzer]

I have the Kallix 2 Jacket and when I bought it I was told the safety rating was AA. Very happy with it, takes a little while to "break in" but once it does it is very comfortable and extremely waterproof.

[FromTheTree]

Great video, I’m new the textile jackets having spent twenty years in leather’s, my textile jacket sometimes catches the air & inflates, is there anything I can do to help stop it? Maybe if I open the vents on the back (the front vents are closed) the waist adjustment is as tight as it can go

[mikleman]

because we live in the UK and its always bloody raining :D

[ItsAllJustBollox]

No mention of the Klim Badlands Pro A3 possibly the safest textile jacket on the market.

[ScotsmanDougal]

Is there any chance you could do a real world test of the Richa Atlantic 2 and the Rev'it Poseidon 3? Both of those jackets are in my shortlist but I'm having real difficulty picking one. I might just head down to SBS and try them both on, might be the best bet.