BMW Motorrad Santiago Padded Jacket with Gore-tex Insert Men’s 46L(110)/44L(106)

Serious long distance motorcyclists have always had to combat one major problem - the unpredictable weather. While a quality set of riding leathers undoubtedly look good, they do suffer from two realistic drawbacks; they are impractical when off the bike and less than waterproof if the weather turns nasty. The convenient and pragmatic answer is a riding suit that offers the same (or better) impact protection, looks good, feels comfortable and has a facility to combat all kinds of climatic excess. The Santiago suit from the 2005 BMW Rider Equipment collection has been designed to solve the problem of what to wear when long hours and many days have to be spent in and out of the saddle. Its superior comfort makes it equally suitable for short rides and thanks to a new, matt-gloss finish the Santiago looks good too. Constructed from highly abrasion-proof Dynatec, the Santiago's jacket and trousers feature strategically sited Dynatec and Cordura stretch panels for maximum freedom of movement. The jacket's web mesh lining is kind to the skin and feels light and airy to the touch; soft, artificial leather at the cuffs and collar prevent chaffing; the waistband of the trousers can be adjusted to allow for varying layers of inner clothing; zipped ventilators at the chest, back, sleeves and trousers enable better cooling in hot climates, and retrofittable GORE-TEX inner linings provide windproofing, waterproofing and active breathing.