Had a 50MPH slide down the road in a rukka nivala. I walked away with no damage to me. Jacket and trousers are worn away and have lots of damage, but did the job designed to do. Purchased a Nivala 2 to replace it. Old kit was 5 years old and still working well

I've had the original Nivala trousers for over 3 years and the Nivala2 jacket for almost 12 months. I bought them from sportsbikeshop in their November black friday sales and got a further 10% discount through my insurers. I got a great deal on both occasions and spent less than a total of £1800 so it pays to wait. Like you, I've ridden in all weathers and never had an issue. I wouldn't have anything else now. 😀

I've had Rukka, Dianise and some other brand, all technical kit over the years and they've all let me down after a period of time, I now have Merlin waxed cotton kit for the spring autumn and winter seasons and it's brilliant. Absolutely 100% waterproof, warm and all the Armour, can be re-waxed so ans so on. For summer I wear different kit, a collection of different jackets jeans and it all adds up to a price still hundreds cheaper than 2 grand. But then again I don't ride a GS...

I started my street riding career 48 years ago and I’ve seen riding gear evolve from “fashion leather” and waxed cotton to the modern textiles. The quality of riding gear today is amazing, but you do have to pay the price for quality and durability, however it’s worth every penny! Having unfortunately “danced with the devil” in an intersection altercation many years ago I was glad I was wearing modern riding gear. (And it’s even better now than it was then.)

I was just looking at your video as I was looking around for another suit. Thanks for all the info and explanation. Rukka does however also have a 5 year warranty in Europe, at least in the Netherlands that is. I have a Rukka Realer, I bought it, I think about 7 years ago and my wife has the ladies equivalent of that suit. I bought it when I was still working and rode 55k km annually and it still looks like new. My wife's suit is also looking brand new. They never leaked. I destroyed the zipper, user error, and even that was repaired under warranty (4 years after I bought it) Now I have a second suit, I use that for travelling, the Stadler Tour Evo, which has two layers, the summer suit and the outer Goretex layer. After riding from southern Argentina to northern Alaska last year, it looks worse and more worn than my old Rukka. But I do like the concept as no suit caters to all climates and the Rukka is just too warm in summer or desert climates. There's always decisions to be made... Looking at Klim too.

I have the previous version of that suit, the Nivala 1, it feels extremely safe, I've ridden through horrendous rain storms in it and not a single drop of moisture has ever come through it, it's wonderfully comfortable, in combination with the supplied stuff able down jacket, it's warm enough for me down to about 5c, after that, I use it in conjunction with a Keis heated jacket, I wash it with nick wax detergent and waterproofing agent after every 3 rides and it looks almost like new after 2 years use, I'd recommend this suit in a heartbeat to anyone.

After years of riding motorcycles i can say is investing in gear for ur life is much more important than investing in motorcycle accessories and options, if u have the money go for the best gear available just bought my second rukka, I had crashed 3 times in 26 years and was lucky to wear the best riding gears that saved me from serious injuries 👍🤲

I've owned 3 rukka outfits to date. I still have my old 2001 RUKKA drop liner Goretex outfit, one of my Son's is using it at the moment. Still like new, only one zip tab has failed but zip still works fine. I've had an Armaxion Goretex Pro outfit that was perfect but I put some weight on and had to replace it. I'm using a Rukka Cosmic outfit currently, it's 10 years old this year and is still working well in all weathers. Rukka quality stands the test of regular use over years of riding all year round. I cover 15-18k miles a year on average. 🏍️💨👍

Had a Rukka suit a few years ago and they are very expensive but last longer than most gear. Only downside was in warmer weather, there's a limit to what gore-tex can evaporate.

Bought my Nivala 2 suit for £1600 brand new. It was in a sale, had a voucher and a 10% discount code that needed to be used so was a bit of a perfect storm. It’s my first Rukka suit, owned loads of different brands over the years and this is better than all of them. Only thing I don’t like is the neck. Feels too tight when zipped up and makes it hard to turn my head. Other than that, great bit of kit and 2 years on I don’t regret my purchase. So much so I bought their mesh jacket for summer. I don’t understand people saying they have had one and it has let them down. Keep Goretex clean and it will work. It also comes with a Goretex Lifetime Warranty to keep you dry and an extended Rukka warranty when you register it (specific to uk). I do wear the jacket with a pair of riding jeans quite a bit (so not with the suit pants) and would recommend the Halvarssons belt zip connector to zip the jacket to your pants.

Good video again. I hate to say it but to me , that price is crazy . You really could buy a good bike for that .

I have had both Nivalas and love them! I commute daily so the price is worth it given the comfort and protection levels. When I sell on the previous versions i always get a decent price - £650 for my Nivala 1 so something of this quality is always desirable. Buy cheap and it’s worth nothing second hand. Add the 6 year warranty and it’s overall a compelling package.

Have to agree the investment is worth it if like you say you are a rider that does many thousands of miles a year all year riding in all weather's and the six year warranty is great. For some one like me who does between 7 and 10 k per year spread over 12 months in all weather I've found my halvarssons wien jacket and wish trousers great and totally waterproof in 4 hours of motor way riding in torrential rain for £900 All so I think if you commute fair distance all year you could justify the price of the nivala, good review because you have used the suit all year in all conditions

I have owned this suit for 6 years, now. It’s as good as new, washed properly, with the correct products, it remains 100% WP. I imagine I’ll get another 10+ years from it.👍🏻

I have a Rukka Argonaut jacket which is one of rukkas original goretex pro shell and it’s still going strong after 13 years, the build quality is insanely good. I do worry about whether the armour will need replacing. The right arm sprung a leak after 3 winters and rukka fixed it under warranty, giving me a different jacket to use in meantime. The jacket has always been quite stiff though and having tried a Nivala 2 can see its way more comfortable. It’s just the price😢. TBH I mostly wear my leather jacket with a Scott waterproof over that, never lets a drop in.

I have the new Voyage-R set and it’s brilliant. Totally waterproof, comfortable and mysteriously seems really light when it’s on. Upgraded from a ‘starter’ quality touring jacket & trouser set that were good but didn’t really keep out the rain so needed a waterproof over jacket. My wife reckons as the Rukka set costs 5x the price it bl**dy well should!

Nice one Tony. Brilliant review. I’m a Halvarsson fan boy (my Naren is similar to the Nivala but no doubt Rukka do go the extra mile but at some cost. The suit specific d3o is incredible and you do get the down under layers included in the price. So, you pay your money and takes your choice.

Good review. One thing is I don't accept that Rukka didn't apply for CE 2. That basically means they don't think it will pass which is fair enough but potential buyers need not gloss over that fact. Full disclosure: I own a Rukka Goretex Pro jacket that I am totally happy with and use it in winter with a Helite vest. I use the Rukka since I like having a heated vest underneath which eliminates to option of using Tech Air 5 vest.

I think I would go for a decent breathable water resistant jacket with armour , separate waterproof over jacket plus and air vest for the same price as this Rukka jacket.

Definitely worth the price only thing I would say is the Nivala 1 chest protector is better and have been using mine for 3 years and in some very prolonged heavy rain and never has let any water in Superb kit and also zips to my Halvarssons gear

Great video mate. There’s no excuse for a suit costing £2.5k not to have an AA rating. But the huge level 2 armour does put others to shame as it costs peanuts to make. If you’d like a meeting with John let me know.

Good review, and I get why people might want it. I have the Rukka Kalix 2 suit as it does most what the Nivala does for the type of biking I do.

Great review! I’m looking for a new suit and quality reviews are a big help. Especially since I don’t really have a place near where I live here in the USA that sells quality riding gear.

Very good thorough review. It is a lot of money, but seems like very good quality. On a par with a made to measure item.

Relatively new to your channel and enjoying your reviews. You addressed the price point well and I do wonder why reviewers bother. This type of gear costs what it does because of all the reason you outline. I don't necessarily agree with those that say if you're riding in all weathers, all year, doing high mileage then it can be justified. Justified to who? People have the money they have and they make choices. I have a friend who has two £40K BMWs on his drive but would never buy kit like this to ride his bike. In all the reviews I've watched and read about this gear and Klim etc. nobody has ever said it's not worth the money or it is poor quality in anyway. I have a friend who came on a bike trip last year in Klim gear. We all immediately noted the feeling of quality, number of features to make it suitable for more riding conditions and how it reacted to torrential rain (water ran off it). One of the others had this exact suit. It was the same. The venting on the Klim was better and I don't know why Rukka continue to make everything predominantly in black. 😄😄😄

Bloody hell, there are cheaper wedding dresses...

Thanks for your review, interesting kit, i have allways liked rukka , nevrr really thought i could afford rukka but i think i may look into the cheaper end of the rukka range as i don't need this price point..but I'm looking at other brands so who knows..but I'm glad u like it and it works for you, good presenting without being over dramatic like some on boo tube ..ta ta toodle pip.

Thanks for calling them trousers not pants! That really winds me up

The other point with the rating is its generally based on slide rating not impact. The impact armour on this suit makes it far safer than most other double a rated gear.

I had a Heine Gericke leather goretex laminate jacket and trousers and they were very good, but you couldn't wear it in the summer, even with the vents open it was too hot and sweaty. After many years the jacket started to leak at the right elbow, and I've switched to separate waterproofs. Definitely more faff. The best part of the all in one is just chucking on one jacket whatever the weather (really hot days excluded) and not having to think about it. The Rukka cost though, ouch.

I've owned a Rukka Armaxis suit for over 5 years and most importantly it's kept me dry........ at a price. At 4.5 years old the waterproof zip failed (a week point in my opinion) but Rukka and the Sportsbikeshop sorted it with a replacement jacket while mine was repaired. Rukka has been the only thing that's kept me dry, it's still a good jacket now. Downside is it's simply too hot for comfortable mid summer or European riding so I've not used it on recent tours, preferring vented jackets & jeans with waterproofs when needed. Would I spend that again??? probably not

Oh man, we all want the best helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, but we all have a budget…. I have no doubt the Rukka kit is awesome, but I trust my RST gear at a fraction of the price… I’m never likely to to ride in a fashion where I need Rukka quality or protect me.. Good vid buy the way 😀

I have the original Nivala bought at a heavy discount when the new Nivala came out. Having tried the new one as well there isn't actually a huge amount of difference between the 2. Anyway, I have never even worn it yet but somehow have already managed to lose the detachable storm collar which irritatingly cannot be bought for love nor money separately.

hi Tony Your video's are very informative. I've just watched about 6 in succession. I need a wee now ! ha ha !

Very informative; many thanks.

Very informative thanks 👍🏼

Woah, the level of armour is quite something

Looks good kit Tony 👍

Sure it’s great kit but I’m a Halvarssons fan, in my opinion much better vfm and far more comfortable. Goretex is seriously over priced for its performance but it does the job, I’m happy to use cheaper alternatives.

The armour is superb, other manufacturers should provide decent sizing. The CE tests are suspect.

I don't have a Rukka , but the safety and armors is amazing , but Price is a bit to much for this location as we cannot ride from Dec to April in Quebec Canada due to winter , I do have a klim that is very ventilated and leather jacket with proper armor . rating at this point are a bit off as per many U tube video and I agree. Alain

Is the beard to stop water getting down your neck!!! Great review, just wish I could afford that quality of jacket and trousers

While it’s waterproof and warm (albeit with poor abrasion resistance), the Nivala’s price puts it against bespoke textiles from Hideout and BKS Made-to-Measure. That’s too tall an order for Rukka - it isn’t in their league for materials, protection or made-to-measure comfort.

Thanks for your video

Hi mate, thanks for your useful video! I bought this jacket new and used it the other day under extreme weather conditions and my left arm was wet in the back of my elbow due to a large amount of water leak from the arm vent. The zipper is working well and is 100% well closed. Do you have any idea how to report this issue to the manufacturer? Should I report directly to goretex instead of Rukka? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Gawd. Sorry but too much. Last year's Dianese Carve master in a sale £260. Quality light quilted jacket £80 in a sale. My old Oxford waterproof over jacket is there if i need it. Plus i have a lightweight summer jacket i can pair with the rain jacket and quilted jacket too. To be honest i can't spare £1400 for a jacket, but is that one £1000 better? Especially when it's so short - crotch leak and warmth in sub zero temperatures? I tour with people who wear Rukka and Klim. Klim leaks. Those with Rukka still wear rain jackets over the top. But you pays your money and takes your choice. Ride safe and happy travels 👍

Crikey that's almost the price of the bike I bought!!

I have this suit. Annoyingly the crotch leaked when we were in the Lakes this year. Top was fine. Will be sending it off shortly to be looked at. I was seriously disappointed!

Save 2.5 grand move to Spain 😎👍

No CE2 back and limb protection is a rip off at that price. Why don't they partner with Forcefield instead of D30 so we can get the best protection. Back protection is the next important thing after a helmet. Even more important than abrasion resistance. So I think the folks at Rukka focus purely on waterproof protection and warmth at the expense of everything else. You're better off buying any other gore-tex laminated jacket and suit for around £1100. That'll give you enough change to buy a heated jacket + a Shoei neotec 2/3 helmet + Forcefield Pro Sub 4k CE2 back protection which let's less than 4kn force on impact. I own the Dianese Antarctica Gore-tex which is as expensive as the Rukka and I regret buying it because the material around the limbs is does not stretch at all and this limits your movements to the point of getting cramps as you cannot bend your legs properly if you buy the right size suite. You'd have to size up big time. I think REV'IT and Alpinestars are a no nonsense garuanteed quality, cheap alternative and don't see the justification for £2500 suits, those kind of prices make a mockery out of motorcycling.

If the whole suit is laminated, how come the pockets are only shower proof? surely a potential leak point. I ride thousands of miles all year round and did consider buying this suit but then came to my senses and decided to keep all my riding suits I have collected over the years and invest £50 on Ex NAVY/RAF Goretex over Jacket and Trousers and they do exactly the same job in extreme weather. Plus you you don’t need to be wearing sweaty waterproof clothing when not needed, but they are there to use stashed in my top box if the weather changes. Proofs you don’t need to spend thousands or try and keep up with the GS/Rukka clan, as mentioned all suits fail in the end.

What about closing the rear vents without removing the jacket? top review squire.

If you live in Europe, but I buy my jacket in GB, do I also have a 5-year warranty?🤔

Very good, what height are you? Just looking at the size chart’s

I just paid £1914.87 for both

A whole year in the jacket and you didn't crash test it to see if the single A CE rating is sufficient, lazy! In all seriousness I reckon this jacket will be pretty safe based on the overall construction and the armour included, it's just a bit of a marketing fail on Rukka's part.

No, it's not worth the price. If I was living back in England all year, I would import a one-piece Motoport kevlar mesh suit [including zip in/out waterproof liner] from the USA. Even paying import duty, it would be WAY less than this two-piece. And better in every respect. Nick J

The only thing I don’t like is spending £1200 on a jacket that when you open it says made in china all over it they’re cutting costs in manufacture and just reaping the profit not passing it on to the consumer atleast my Daytona boots are made in Germany arai helmet Japan etc when I buy high end normal clothing it’s normally Italian It also seems that only adv bike riders feel the need for this type of kit you don’t see anyone on a naked supermoto supersport etc with 2-3k of klim or rukka on

Your not selling it that’s far too much. I ride all year round. Live in Scotland and travel down to see family at Christmas. 460 miles in all weather. Don’t need to spend that ridiculous amount of money on kit. Your falling into the fashion trap to keep up with the joneses. I invested in heated gear Set of waterproofs that can be rolled up and put in your too box in the summer or wear as a wind breaker. Never let me down.

I sweat like a pig, I think I’d be wet from the inside out. But at those prices I’ll just have to do with what I can afford

£1399. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Ridiculous price that you mugs keep encouraging.