Klim Kodiak Gore-Tex Textile Jacket - Stealth Black

This is a triple-layer laminated gore-tex pro jacket with lots of pockets, plenty of ventilation, side adjustability, a detachable storm collar and perforated goatskin leather at the shoulders and elbows. It comes with an inner down jacket which is very comfortable, nicely fitting and warm (although mine has managed to poke a small bit of feather through the material).You'll find yourself wearing this off the bike as it works well as a standalone jacket.
Cuffs are snug over winter gloves.
The integrated support belt can be zipped away, or wrapped around your waist and attached to itself with velcro to give the jacket a better fit and spread the weight.
There is D30 armour in the back, shoulders and elbows, and strange square shaped pockets in the chest that I suppose you might find armour to fit in.
I can't speak to the Kodiak's waterproof qualities as yet, but fit and comfort are excellent - once you get the right size. I'm 6'1, 70kg, 32 waist, 34 inseam. According to Klim's size guide I should be a medium, however this was laugably tight. The large was much better (same for the trousers with a long leg). With Klim being an American brand I was not expecting this.
The Klim Kodiak is an obvious challenger to the Rukka Nivala if you're in the market for a quality motorcycle jacket. I tried both, and while the Nivala had the softer, stretchier material, chest protection and storm cuffs, for me, the Klim had a better shape and fit overall.
Is it worth the money? It was slightly more expensive than the Nivala Jacket, but if you're buying the suit, the trousers work out cheaper. If you ride in all weathers and put the miles in you may find it is a good investment. This, my man maths tells me, makes it a good idea.

Absolutely brilliant piece of kit as it should be with the price. Never leaked once in 15k although I have cleaned and resealed twice. Very comfortable to wear for full day / weeks your and vents work well in summer.
Only gripe I have is the neck velcro fastening , absolutely rubbish and never stays fastened. Had a 60 mph crash and jacket survived with a few scuffs and still waterproof tight. Used -10 with the down jacket in and kept me comfortable no issues.

Ok - first things first - be careful when choosing your size for this jacket as the Kodiak model is entirely cut differently to the other Klim range. I needed an XL but am an L in all the other Klim jackets so be warned.
In terms of features you get pretty much everything you could want in a jacket and exactly what you expect given the eye-watering price tag. I have tested it's waterproofing in winter and it passed without issue. Thermal issue is covered well also with the puffa jacket which you may well find yourself using it off the bike also for Tesco runs with the family for extra overlander kudos. Protection is superb with D30 and decent back protector. I chose the grey as it looks cool although accept that I will need to wash it more often. I sold my Rukka Nivala 2 to buy this jacket and am happy as the Kodiak has a better look and feel as well being 100% waterproof which I couldn't say about the Nivala. Overall, it's a stonking bit of kit and will serve me well for many years which is just as well as it will take a few years to accept that I paid more for this than I did for my first motorbike 35 years ago!