BMW PRO RALLYE 2 SUIT

Some may remember that 18 months ago, I purchased a Teknic sprint jacket for winter. As such it's done a great job. It's warm, it's waterproof and versatile. It even survived a decent 100kph crash on Mt Hotham last year. But, one thing I have been lacking is a good pair of pants to match it. So today, I went SHOPPING!!!! Woohoo!! After a few months of lean fundings, clients have paid up and I can afford a small amount of retail therapy.

I checked out Peter Stevens in the city first, to see what Dianese had available, but I really hate buying stuff there. Their business practices and customer service always leave a bad taste in my mouth and they are a little robotic for my liking. So I then ventured elsewhere.

Once again, the criteria was warmth, waterproofing, safety, and comfort......Read "Breathability".

I went out to Ringwood, but there was nothing I liked. I then checked out Dandenong and once again after Visiting all the shops in the area came away empty handed!! Terrible isn;t it....wanted to spend some money and nobody could encourage me to part with it. I then had a brainwave and checked out Tiger Angels stuff in West Melbourne. But, it looks OLD and the pants don't have any thermal properties as well as the waterproof material no longer being true Goretex, but an Australian copy of some description.

On a whim, I trundled off to BMW Southbank to see if they had any "Runout" specials on last seasons gear. I had drooled over a Pro Rallye 1 suit a few years back, but couldn't get my head around the then $2200+ asking price.

As I walked into the store, I was greeted by a familiar face. Harold who sold bikes at Moto One for ages and who I knew prior to that, had not long before started work down there, selling bikes. I had a chat and he introduced me to Stephen (Pronounced Steffen) and he gave me a rundown on all the new range of BMW textile suits. I looked at the city, Santiago, Streetgaurd and a few others. But, In the end, it was the new Pro Rallye 2 suit which kept drawing me back.
It has a full goretex removable waterproof/thermal liner in the jacket and the pants, as well as multiple vents for the hotter weather. Naturally it has all the armour as well as a few other features like accommodation for a Hydration pack and a clear map pocket which might come in handy on the odd ride I lead down here in Vic. It zips together as well, which will alleviate the problem I had on the last ride to Sydney when we rode through perhaps THE worst storm I have ridden in and the water ran straight down my back and into my pants. By the time I reached Tallangatta, I was soaked from the waist down!

I was not a big fan of the blue/white/grey colour scheme and voiced this. Stephen, quickly produced the alternative colour scheme, a black/grey/white, which was much more appealing.I had a chat with Harold also, as he owns and uses one. He couldn't speak highly enough about it, so I asked the price question. As luck would have it, Harold was able to sort me a "deal" on a new Pro Rallye 2 suit!! (They have them discounted at the moment anyway...if your interested @ $1700 for jacket and pants, with the liners-the liners are normally sold separately for some reason) So I bit the bullet and it's now hanging in the cupboard.

Admittedly, it was exxie even with the price I paid, but in the end, I think it is worth it. I'll be able to wear it summer or winter, rain, hail....snow...or shine!!! It's versatile enough to start the day in 4 degree temps with rain and end the day with a hot sun and 30+ degrees all while reamaining comfortable.

I'll post a first thoughts after I get to use it on a long ride. A long ride often shows up any inadequacies in a product!

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all you need now is the desert boots and the GS

I hate to admit it, but I already have a BMW Sport Integral lid Which I wear...in public

Well done mate - I always say, & I know you beleive in this too - buy good gear, it works and last longer than cheap shite.

Marty get the winter Gloves mate .... I have been trying my set out lately & although not really cold enough they are 100% waterproof & got the top nod from Aust Rider Mag for wet & cold. I cant wait till the middle of winter & not getting cold hands

Marty get the winter Gloves mate .... I have been trying my set out lately & although not really cold enough they are 100% waterproof & got the top nod from Aust Rider Mag for wet & cold. I cant wait till the middle of winter & not getting cold hands

Oddly enough Rob, I tried to buy a set while there today. But they only had two really large sizes in stock. Two weeks till the next lot arrive, so I'll pick em up then! Thanks for the heads up on them.

Marty get the winter Gloves mate .... I have been trying my set out lately & although not really cold enough they are 100% waterproof & got the top nod from Aust Rider Mag for wet & cold. I cant wait till the middle of winter & not getting cold hands

Due to budget cutbacks we ave gone from BMW winter gloves to Dri-Rider gloves. The Dri-Riders are shit - plain and simple. They stay dry for about 3 minutes in torrential rain. WHen you take your hands out, the lining comes out with it - never to go back in. And if your hands are wet when you first try to put them on.... well, let me introduce you to a little term I like to call "IMPOSSIBLE!!!".

The BMW winter gloves, by comparison, are amazing.

Bloody GFC!

Aardy....... wouldn't that come under OHS issues ?

i wont be seen with you in that gay suit

can u pull the BMW badges off??

and hoffy... marty's had to put up with u turning up in this for years...





and marty u said u didnt want to pay 2200 for the rallye 1 so what did the rallye 2 set u back??

Yeah six, I'm not sure why a guy who hasn't had a girlfriend in a year, is calling a bloke who's had three in a year, a Poof????? Sounds like the Chebacca defense....."It just doesn't make sense"

can u pull the BMW badges off??

and hoffy... marty's had to put up with u turning up in this for years...





and marty u said u didnt want to pay 2200 for the rallye 1 so what did the rallye 2 set u back??

If you actually read the post Pinchy , it says that BMW Southbank already have the Pro Rallye 2 suit on special for @1700 and I paid less than that! How much exactly I won't say, as it's not fair on my mate. But that should give you some idea!

Aardy....... wouldn't that come under OHS issues ?

Gotta be careful what you complain about mate...

If you actually read the post Pinchy , it says that BMW Southbank already have the Pro Rallye 2 suit on special for @1700 and I paid less than that! How much exactly I won't say, as it's not fair on my mate. But that should give you some idea!

my bad

sounds like a nice deal!!!

im trying to research some new textile gear as well...

time to hang up the hoody eh Pinchy??

if you wanna wear leathers and travel light, a rainsuit is the go.

but if you plannin big kms and comfort, go the full textiles, cant beat em

yeah im having a change of mind on the leathers... going for full textiles for both touring and commuting...the hoodie worked surprisingly well at keeping me dry on the supers run tho