Reviews Rukka R-Viss Gore-Tex jacket review
Premium Gore-Tex performance meets real-world winter riding - but does this high-end jacket justify its price when the weather turns properly grim?
7 Apr 2026
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Rukka Forsair 2.0 Gloves - Black Great fit very comfortable and cool in the heat
Rukka Kingsley Gore-Tex Textile Trousers - Black 30" waist 32" leg so bought Small Regular length and fit is perfect with room for down filled inner trousers in cold weather. Ventilation is excellent via 2 zipped flaps to front & 2 to rear. Leather inside legs to grip tank is nice touch, as is leather on backside which is also padded and reduces sliding on seat. Oversized armour is comfortable & reassuring as are abrasion resistant patches to knees & hips. Braces are good but can be removed if desired. Another nice touch is velcro pads to keep bottom of legs open until you get your feet through. Trousers stiff initially but softening up nicely. Top of the range trousers at a top of the range price but what price safety & comfort. Hopefully will prove totally impermeable as claimed, but can't verify as yet.
Rukka Kingsley Gore-Tex Textile Jacket - Black Top of the range protection everywhere including front chest protector. All armour is greatly oversized, especially back protector, compared to all other jackets I've owned which is reassuring. Neoprene neck is high but soft and doesn't interfere with helmet. Cuff sleeves within jacket are a great idea and fit well under long gloves to keep out the cold. Zipped outer cuffs fit well over your gloves to keep out rain. Ventilation zips are everywhere and work extremely well in hot weather. Initially jacket feels stiff but soon wears in and is extremely comfortable and well sized. I am normally a medium and medium fits well. Abrasion resistant areas are nice touch and you feel secure.
Yes it's expensive but you get what you pay for and can't put a price on safety and comfort. Can't vouch for waterproofing as yet but have no doubts it will be totally impermeable as claimed. Nice to know that if you get caught in a downpour you'll be ok.
Rukka Forsair 2.0 Gloves - Black Great pair of summer gloves. Identical fit to other Rukka gloves. Easy to get them on and off however hot my hands are. The only thing missing is a built-in visor wipe. Good job it never rains any more.
Rukka D3O XTR Air Hip Protector bought to fit into a pair of oxford original straight fit riding jeans, which they do perfectly, a much bigger area of hip protection than i have had fitted in other jeans before, i find the d30 armour really comfortable and is more breathable than the armour that came with the oxford jeans
Rukka Down-X 2.0 Jacket - Black Saves having to have jacket specific mid layers. Very warm and can be worn off the bike too.
Rukka Virium 2.0 Gore-Tex Gloves - Black Perfect fit and sizing so comfortable i can wear these all day.