Rukka jackets - the definitive guide to Rukka Gore-Tex motorcycle suits

In this review we are going to look at all the Rukka Gore-Tex suits that are available from the Finnish brand in 2023. At the time of writing, 2024 is just around the corner. But what we can tell you is that we have seen the new Rukka collection for next year; and there are no new Gore-Tex outfits coming through next year, although there is one without Gore-Tex. And so what that means is that the range we are going to be discussing today probably won’t change until a least the spring/summer of 2025.
In the interests of keeping things as sweet and short as we can, we are not going to go into great detail about any of the models. We, and other people, have made videos about most of those that we feature in this video. What today is about is trying to help people work out which Rukka outfit is going to work best for their particular needs.
I would make one other point here. We are reviewing Rukka’s jackets here, but each has a matching pant, so every jacket forms part of a suit. But reviewing nine different pants would be a bit dull, so we haven’t said anything about the matching lower halves here. Usually, a pant will match a jacket in most key respects, but if you want all the fine detail visit the website.
07:47 - The Rukka Nivala 2.0
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09:30 - Rukka Kalix 2.0
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11:51 - The Rukka Comfo-R
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13:53 - The Rukka Kingsley
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15:39 - The Rukka Pathfind-R
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17:12 - The Rukka Trek-R
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19:33 - The Rukka Explore-R
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21:24 - The Rukka Rimo-R
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24:09 - The Rukka Voyage-R
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[@afurryball]

Sadly, I don't live in the UK to visit your store in person, but I watch your channel a lot when in need of expert and unbiased reviews on the latest high-quality gear. Chris, thank you for your hard work over these years. You are a legend!

[@glynnoxley4173]

Your honesty on all products is to be admired. If I lived closer I’d be in your store tomorrow. Anyhow I’m going for the Comfo-R. Thanks, great video

[@R71D]

Live in the US, but visiting your shop is another good reason to travel to the UK.

[@ianv7401]

Love my voyager r... After sliding down the road at 50mph in my old rukka ill choose a higher safety rating than a bit of comfort and the voyager r is perfectly comfortable

[@peterjohnson4006]

I bought a Kingsley from you last month, Used it for a damp tour of the Isle Of Wight, Best purchase I've made in a long time.

[@carlospiano6243]

Thank you!

[@paolobaldassari538]

so interesting , as always , thks 🙂 maybe in spring , can you show us the airgobi from rukka, thank u so much

[@tuckerhauser]

Got myself a rukka suit in 2015 and have used it for a lot of milea thru some terrible weather, month of so ago thought it was a time for new suit after looking.at the rukka didn't think it matched the quality & features of my 2015 suit, so i went for stadler combo

[@samsare6034]

Personally I feel that Rukka is just a bit to expensive for what you get in the package. They produce good products, YES! However if you compare it to Stadler who are basicly around the same pricepoint the price is just not fully justified anymore. Quality, Warranty, Fit (immens amount of sizes!!) & Services from Stadler are just superior at almost the same price.

[@danboyd6180]

🙌 yes

[@heiko3048]

One to add: I’ve got the Aramen some years ago. Contrary to the website, it’s not fully windproof, especially at the arms, so it gets uncomfortably cold after 1h at below 20C. In hot conditions, I’d wish it had more vents, especially at the breast and lower arms. But, let’s say between 20C and 28C I love it 😊 It’s definitely waterproof (tested in pouring rain for 2h+).

[@FBFanZone]

Klim Badlands was the most uncomfortable jacket I've ever bought and sold it after a few rides. I do have Rukka Pants Gore-tex with thermal liner for winter and I absolutely love it. It keeps me dry and warm. I also have a Summer jacket from Rukka with huge armors. They do not put flimsy armors in their products like Alpinestar or most Klim products.

[@mariusgutes4780]

Hi Chris, Very good video! Thanks. I am looking for a winter 100% water & windproof jacket/pants (I already own a garmin for mild and hot weather)… any thoughts about the Dainese Antartica 2? Thanks.

[@hartley383]

Interesting overview of the Rukka range but I fall in the category that you mention at the beginning of the video. Weekends , pretty much all year round other than very bad weather and one or two euro tours a year. One I’m considering subject to fit, is the Lindsrands Sunne. What would your recommendation be? ( obviously providing the fit was right)

[@The-Splat]

Chris makes a great point about armour size, and Rukka gets it right. However, the size of your knee armour doesn’t matter when sliding down the road on your backside. Abrasion resistance can save your arse. Also, the video is wrong to claim the CE rating (EN 17092) is merely an abrasion test - it tests for various vital factors, not least seam burst strength and tear resistance. These things matter, as I know from witnessing a mate's high-priced Nivala shred in a low-speed spill 🤕

[@MWS1960]

I was wearing KLIM, but didn’t like the fact that it had no internal shell. I ended up selling the pant to a very fortunate individual and bought pants from RUUKA with a shell included. They were expensive, but I absolutely love this brand. I still wear my KLIM jacket ans living in Arizona weather is mild in thru get, unless heading to Flagstaff, AZ where it gets colder. Great review on RUUKA👍👍 I also find that the pants leg is not as baggy as KLIM.

[@pneumaticman5927]

MWS, Texas rider here. Central Texas is hot AND muggy. Would love to hear what Klim and Rukka you have and how it works for you.

[@MrStormas]

For me rukka Nr1

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Chris & Team, well done and thanks for sharing!! Would it be possible to do 1 video with the same format for Klim? Thanks. 👍👍

[@Motolegends]

Yes. CP.

[@BlackThor15]

@@Motolegends Awesome, thank you Chris!

[@neilrose6558]

Good review of the Rukka gear, but I have to make comment as you do about laminated jackets are not for the serious adventurer rider, that they are too hot off road. I have both Rukka & Klim gear. Here in Australia when it gets to 30-40 degrees Celsius, I can still wear my Badlands suit and just wear a t-shirt underneath. Just last week, it was 23|25 degrees, then started raining for the next 2 hours, I didn’t get wet, didn’t have to stop and remove the waterproof layer to put over the outside of the jacket like you suggest for a “proper adventure jacket “. The next day it was 30 degrees, so I just opened up the many vents and stayed cool. Never had an issue in 8 years. To say those who want to look the part will buy a laminated jacket but then only ride mostly on the road is so wrong. Who can afford to have suits for all seasons? One suit to do all, it may not be possible, but I have to disagree a laminated jacket isn’t made for adventure riding…whatever that is…the definition in itself is what one makes of their adventure, will be different to the next person.

[@barryrob1978]

Anymore info on the Kemi for 2024?

[@robertcorbett4720]

Chris, I bought a Rukka Comfo-R jacket and trousers from you today……wonderful product and very comfortable. Not that I need to wash them for some while but having read all the documentation I can find the best info I can find is to use a little liquid detergent in a light machine wash. What would you recommend?

[@Motolegends]

I recommend not using any detergent, because this will damage the membrane and the taping, and the garment won’t remain waterproof. Use Nikwax or Storm, and re-proof. That is if it’s not too late already! CP

[@bahadirozturk8986]

Just wondering why Shield-R and Raptor-R was not in the scope? I'm planning to buy Shield-RD (with warm down inner jacket) appreciate if you could give us whether they are old version or not pls. Excellent and very informative video. Counting on you..

[@Laurent-wp7cq]

Rapto R in Europe is the same as Nivala in the UK

[@josevilabella]

Hi Chris, thanks for the video, great as always. I trust that Rukka has the tendency of changing their product names depending on the market. Do you know if the Rukka Shield-rd GTX jacket is the European version of the Nivala? Thanks for clarifying!

[@Motolegends]

Yes, they are one and the same. CP

[@edwin1103]

I thougt the Rukka Nivala 2.0 is the same as the Rukka Rapto-R?

[@DonGregers]

@@edwin1103 must be compared to vies of the jackets :)

[@ScotsmanDougal]

Just been on the Rukka website, none of the jackets on this video are on there, has their line-up changed already or is there a UK specific range/website?

[@lennardterhall1082]

Great video! But why is the Rukka Ecuado-r not in the list? Or has this jacket a different name at your place?

[@ScotsmanDougal]

I think there is a seperate line-up for the UK as none of the jackets on this video are on the Rukka (Luhta) website.

[@stephenrhoden1401]

Hi. A little confused. At start of video you said no new suits until spring/summer 25. then after discussing the Kalix 2 you said new 2 layer lam suit in spring 24???

[@Motolegends]

That’s because you weren’t paying attention! No new Gore-tex suits in 2024, but there will be one with a membrane that is not by Gore-Tex. CP

[@stephenrhoden1401]

You didn’t say in the video that the new 2 layer lam suit was not Gore tex. You said it was like a 2 layer Nivala which intimated it is a Gore tex suit.

[@ConciergeMed]

@@stephenrhoden1401You won’t get past his arrogance…!

[@danboyd6180]

How has others experience been purchasing with these guys from Continental States?

[@pneumaticman5927]

I’d like to know that as well. Texas rider here. Trying to decide between Klim, Rukka and BMW. Used to ride NM/CO/UT/NV, but don’t live there anymore.

[@camouflage962]

Are there different model nanes fir the UK ?

[@DonGregers]

yes it seems so :D

[@os6219]

What do you think about Knox and their layering concept?

[@Motolegends]

A bit wwird. Don’t really like it for riding on the road. CP

[@os6219]

@@Motolegendsthank you. what’s so wrong with it?

[@Motolegends]

@@os6219. Not really prepared to get into an online conversation about it. Just don’t think it really works. Prefer the Klim Marrakesh approach. Does the same thing; nicer to wear; easier to live with. CP

[@os6219]

@@Motolegendsok thanks. Just wondered. Maybe it’s just me or an interesting topic

[@ConciergeMed]

@@os6219it ms not you it’s him. They don’t sell Knox and you can’t tell him anything ever such is his arrogance!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Love the nivala 2.0 do you use PayPal has payment 👍

[@Motolegends]

We’ll take luncheon vouchers if we have to; so yes, no problem. CP

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@Motolegends thank you for letting me know 👍

[@muratismailzeren]

The product above its value is called expensive. Rukka is not expensive because my life is not cheap.

[@S12XR]

Chris, this is a great comprehensive video of the Rukka clothing. However the comments you make at 9:14 about the Nivala being the preferred choice of every police rider is simply not true and misleading to your viewers. I would encourage viewers that believe this statement to talk to any police rider they encounter (BikeSafe is a great opportunity to talk to and learn from your local police riders) and to look at the products specially made for the police by BKS, including a full textile suit. Also to take a look at Bennetts Bikesocial video with BKS where they discuss making some of the safest motorcycle clothing in the world, very informative, even if you're not in the market for new clothing. This isn't a pop at you Chris, the rest of the video is superb and showcases the Rukka range very well, but making such broad sweeping statements on such a platform is breeding misinformation that is simply untrue and unproven.

[@The-Splat]

Indeed. Considering Rukka Nivala 2 and Kingsley prices are similar to BKS Made-to-Measure textiles, it’s hard to make an argument for Rukka.

[@sandycarter3731]

This business of looking away from the camera is so distracting,,what’s the point,I’ve got to shut you off.