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Marc said:

After using a Vason jacket for about 10 years, I am thinking about switching to a synthetic material. I am considering the BMW Rallye 2 Pro.

Any comments?

 
One specific question I had was what is the purpose of those two pieces of fabric located on both sides of the chest that snap back to reveal a triangle of fabric? Are those just vents?  They seem so small.

Also, any idea when/if a v3 is coming out? 

I have the complete Rallye 2 Pro suit. I love it. Did some riding in low temps (20F), heavy rain long distance and have to say I would buy it again. I like the idea of wearing only one suit that fits any weather conditions.

You're correct, the two flaps are part of the venting system.

Anybody, who considers long distance-all-weather-travel should take the Rallye 2 Pro into consideration...

No thoughts on v3 though...

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Marc said:

After using a Vason jacket for about 10 years, I am thinking about switching to a synthetic material. I am considering the BMW Rallye 2 Pro.

Any comments?

I did the same-thing a couple month ago.

I sold my two Vansons (One was perforated ) on ebay and bought a Rally 2 Pro and didn't regretted !

I love having just one jacket for all the weather.

Cheers.

Yep,

I highly recommend it as well. You certainly get what you pay for. My last suit was a British Motorcycle Gear (formerly Belstaff) allyear/all-weather two-piece. Excellent suit but for one thing: one cannot remove the Gore-Tex liner (the winter liner is removable), which makes this suit too warm for me above 80F.  I was concerned about this when I purchased it but was taken in by the considerable savings over the Rallye 2 Pro. Before that Belstaff, I owned BMW's 1998 version of the Rally 2 Pro, the Kalahari. Nine years and almost 130,00miles later, it became time to retire my old friend. Heat, cold, rain (occassional snow and sleet)...nothing mattered with this thing (not even that one embarrasing fall on wet railroad tracks---doing only about 20mph.) The Rallye 2 Pro is an inprovement on what was 10 years ago already an excellent touring suit. The ONLY minus is the price. Again, you get what you pay for.

Papa Gian

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Papa Gian

This suit has been my favourite yet over the last two years.  Very waterproof.  Fits like a second skin and very well armoured.  Not a lightweight at 12 pounds for the jacket but worth every penny.  Would buy this suit again in an instant.  Ride a lot in Mexico and for EXTREMELY hot weather riding you might want something else but it is the best all rounder suit out there I've  found.

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07 R1200GSA, 05 R1200GS, 99 F650

Although I have many Vanson jackets and leather pants, when on a ride that will span many different weather conditions I pack the Savanna 2 jacket and pants.

Both have the Gore-tex liners for wet or cold conditions, and have not let me down as of yet.

Pricy, but well worth the cost. 

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Pete... What?... Me Worry?

What are you guys wearing UNDER all that 2 Pro gear??  Anything besides your skivvies? Then what if I wanted to wear my heated Gerber jacket? Do they make one that you can zip up around the outside over street cloths like a coveralls & still not croak in summer temps? 

And is this high $ BMW stuff as bulky? (Maybe not even in the same caliber), but for example if I remove my TEKNIC jacket & a helmet and want to lock those in the bags on the RT I'd better not have much if any other baggage (like heated jacket), & if I have a passenger equiped the same forget it! The TEKNIC is OK for moderate temps, but that's it. Is the Vason of anything similar?

Then are you ordering this stuff on line (trial & error size) (where?) or can a person find places that stock sizes to actually try on before purchase?

Umm, bulky?  Yup.  It kinda fits in the sidecase of my CLC (pants and Jacket) but not much room, and you gotta kinda bend the armor a bit.  A nice feature is the sleeves on the jacket zip off, so you can spread it around through other bags if necessary.  But if I have it, I am wearing it and not riding with it in a bag. 

I wear t-shirt and biking shorts beneath the suit in normal temps.  If colder, more layers.  i have been known to slip the pants on over my jeans in a pinch, but only once.  I believe that the jacket should fit over a heated vest or similar, but you may want to get a slightly loose fitting jacket to make sure. 

My dealer has a couple in stock and you can check sizes that way.  I am sure most dealers have some for comparison, or at least a different style with a similar fit.  The euro sizing is somewhat misleading until you get used to it.  There is also a conversion to US sizes right on the tag.  If you tell us how big you are and your normal clothing sizes, maybe others here can give you some advice.  Good luck and I love my suit.  Kevin

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SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES .. . . THEY ARE NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT THEY STILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN YOU PUSH THEM DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS.

I love my R2P suit. It truly is the one go anywhere, do (almost) anything riding suit. 

Underneath it's usually just boxers or padded cycling shorts under the pants with some some sort of long sleeve wicking shirt or a basic long sleeve t-shirt up top. I can open or close the various vents to regulate airflow/temp pretty well. Then, as it cools down, I'll either add an additional thin layer of clothing or simply zip in the GoreTex liners, which are surprisingly warm. 

For those who wonder, the zippered vents on the pants are really only there for when you're standing up off road. They do little to nothing as far as venting when seated.

The armor is top notch, although there are many folks who wish it was "hard" armor. Hard, soft, whatever...it's all well placed and makes me feel secure when riding. I especially like the coverage the back pad provides.

The Rallye 2 Pro suit is $$$, but well worth it. Sadly, if I had to do it all over, I think I might choose the Santiago suit. Like the R2P, it is downright expensive, but you get what you pay for. In the Santiago's case it's Dynatec fabric. I've been spending much more time on the highway than I ever planned when I purchased my GS. As such, I find myself wishing I owned a riding suit geared more for the pavement than the dirt. 

Don't get me wrong, the R2P suit will, in all likelihood, do just fine if (God forbid) I were to ever go down on the freeway. I feel especially good knowing I have that oversized back protector in there. Still, I can't help but wonder if I'd be better served getting a suit made of a more tear/abrasion-resistant fabric (e.g., Dynatec, Kevlar, etc.).

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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)

Marc said:

I am considering the BMW Rallye 2 Pro.

 You better go and pump some iron. Have you lifted the jacket with all gear attached. The words "extremely heavy" would be an understatement. My 2 piece Aerostich weighs less than the jacket alone.

I spoke to someone that was wearing one as he was about to leave the local dealer. When it gets wet, it is heavy, he said. I think he meant ultra heavy.

Other than that, its an excellent jacket but not good enough to part with my Aerostich.

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All the best, Alex

Globalrider said:

You better go and pump some iron. Have you lifted the jacket with all gear attached. The words "extremely heavy" would be an understatement.

This was a concern when I first went to look at the suit prior to purchasing it. I'm always amazed by how heavy it feels when I'm carrying it or hanging it up. Funny thing is, the weight is not an issue once I'm wearing the jacket. Also, what little weight I do happen to notice when wearing it serves as a reminder of the quality and wraparound nature of armor/pads. 

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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)