Rukka Air Vihti Jacket - Grey

I got these to match my existing Rukka jacket.t. They are expensive but undoubtedly are a quality piece of kit. Superb service as usual from Sportsbikeshop.

If is difficult when choosing a summer jacket. It’s a trade off between safety and keeping as cool as possible. I have just come back from a European tour including the alps. Temperature got up to 40 degrees at one point. For me too hot for a motorcycle. I went for this jacket because it had top protection, lots of pockets which did come in very handy and looked good. I also own an eclipse 2 jacket. You can’t compare the safety factor on both these jackets. The back protector is extra long covering the bottom of the spine.

Temperature an over 29 / 30 degrees you are still going to be hot. When it got well into the 30’s I had to take it off and ride in a t shirt as I was just too hot. Not good I know. Maybe I should has soaked a t-shirt under the jacket.

It’s a top jacket but it won’t be as cool as a very light mesh jacket but of course the protection in a £120 mesh and £520 jacket are very different. Uk summer it’s great although in the 30’s is beginning to be the norm these days here.

Up Stelvio temperature got down to 8 degreess where a wind proof under the jacket was needed, I think it will be ok on its own down to 12 degrees albeit a bit chilly.

For me better that be Marrakesh mainly because of protection and pockets. It’s all about what trade off you are will to take. Very hot days for a local ride 28 and over I will wear the eclipse, longer rides in 25 I will where the Vihiti.

I am 6’3 and 15 stone 12 pounds, with a 36 waist and 44 chest. I normally wear an XL. I went for the 2XL (56). Which I can use the side adjusters that work really well with just a t shirt and can loosen if I wanted a thicker layer underneath. Hope this helps

Absolutely brilliant in hot weather. The Rukka quality is class in these garments. It compliments my other Rukka kit in quality, finish and versatility. I can recommend this suite as 10/10 John Forrester

Always the best quality by Rukka, and always sportbikeshop offer the best service.

Always the best quality by Rukka, and always sportbikeshop offer the best service.

Very comfortable and not heavy while having good level of protection.

I wanted a summer jacket and already owning a Rukka jacket I was happy to buy this jacket online. The Rukka quality and fit was apparent as soon as I tried it on and I look forward to summer.

Purchased a pair of the new Rukka Air Vihti trousers to replace a pair of worn Fosair trousers which are no longer available and was initially unsure of them as a replacement as they are slightly heavier and have more protected amour installed. I needn't have worried as amazing in warm, dry weather which we are having more off, I just keep a pair of Scott lightweight over trousers with me for that guaranteed summer shower. Side pockets are a really useful addition too. I am a 38 waist which according to Rukka is a size 54, to honest I found a 54 too tight so recommend going up a waist size as a 56 (3XL) was far more comfier. Regular length suits an inside leg 31-32 no problem, will feel too long standing up but once seated perfect. Amazing service from Sportsbikshop as I was able to order several sizes to get the perfect fit and return at no cost. Expensive but worth it.

Bought to wear in combination with a Rukka Air Karvic jacket instead of a pair of (expensive!) Rokker jeans- and so glad I did. The fit is comfortable, and with proper, full size L2 armour rather than the small and thin 'ghost' armour of the jeans they feel secure, confidence inspiring and far more likely to protect you. The material in both trousers and jacket has a degree of stretch which makes them comfortable on and off the bike and both being rukka they zip together perfectly. Good size pockets. As for the all-important mesh- in hot weather they're far far better than jeans with the degreee of airflow only dependent on speed and the bike fairing. Brilliant kit.