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Rukka Kingsley jacket in black

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The Rukka Kingsley jacket is new for the 2021 season. And technically it now sits at the very top of the Rukka range. Indeed, it is more expensive than the superlative Rukka Nivala that has proven so popular in recent years. For some people, we suspect, the Nivala will still be the better suit. And that is because the Nivala will be the more comfortable option.
 
The Rukka Kingsley has been created as a suit largely to meet the needs of the British police. They told Rukka that they required a riding suit to be accredited to at least the new CE AA standard. Now the Nivala technically doesn’t do this because, when it was first created, it achieved its CE accreditation through a different route; a route that technically precluded it from being considered for government tenders. What we would stress, however, is that if the Nivala had been tested to the new standard it would have easily met the AA standard. Of that we have no doubt. But given that the Nivala is coming to the end of its natural life cycle, Rukka decided not to re-submit it for accreditation. Anyway, that’s the back story. 
 
Like the matching pant, the Kingsley jacket is made from a Gore-Tex laminated 3-layer Pro Shell; the most robust and waterproof construction for motorcycle gear, although traditionally perhaps not the most comfortable. The Rukka Nivala uses the same laminate construction, but uniquely with the Nivala the outer fabric is infused with a stretch material for added comfort. It is to this same end that the Rukka Kingsley jacket features stretch panels on the chest, in the shoulders and on the elbows. Likewise, there are adjusters on the arms, at the hem and at the sleeve ends. But despite al of this, the Kingsley will, for most people, still not match up to the Nivala when it comes to wearability.
 
On the shoulders and elbows you will find a panel of Keprotec laid over an area of Armacor. Now this would certainly suggest that, in these areas, the suit will outperform the Nivala in an accident scenario, because Keprotec is very strong, and both supremely tear and abrasion resistant. The armour in the Kingsley is D3O Air XTR. It meets the higher Level 2 standard, and comes as standard also in the back. You also get, as you do with the Nivala, a Level 1 chest protector. Venting is a strong suit for the Rukka Kingsley. It is better vented than any road suit ever produced by the Finnish brand, with vents on the sleeves, up the flanks, on the chest and across the back. The jacket is also positively festooned with hi-viz, reflective stripes and panels for better night-time visibility.

Rukka always make a big thing these days about their storm collar that, on its latest jackets, zips into to a compartment at the back of the neck. Rukka proudly make the claim that this stops anyone from stealing the collar from your jacket. We can only assume that this kind of theft has reached epidemic proportions in Finland. Here in the UK we haven’t yet witnessed such unconscionable acts.
 
Thermal protection comes courtesy of the superb Down-X duvet-style liner to be found in the Nivala. The jacket also has a fixed Outlast liner. A combination of the two should mean that the Kingsley will be warmer than the Nivala. But, because of the Outlast, potentially cooler  in the summer too. The neck is lined with neoprene, both for comfort and to stop rain running into the jacket. Pockets are, as ever with Rukka, in plentiful supply. You get three on the outside and one on the inside. Of course, the jacket will zip into the matching Kingsley pant, or indeed into any Rukka pant. But if that is too much hassle, there is also an elasticated crotch strap that will keep the jacket in place. The sleeves come with GTX cuffs. These cuffs create a double seal around the sleeve ends so that rain can never go up the sleeves and get into your gloves. Finally, as with all of Rukka’s outfits, you get a six year warranty, provided that you register the purchase with the importer.
 
All the other details for the jacket are pretty much as you would expect. So where do we stand on the Rukka Kingsley? Well, from a comfort and wearability perspective we would almost certainly go for the Nivala. But others may have a good reason for preferring the Kingsley. Some people will be persuaded that the Kingsley is safer to ride in than the Nivala. But to us this is a little like saying that a 200 horsepower motorbike is faster than one with 185 horsepower.  This might conceivably be the case but, in the real world, this is a distinction without a difference, as both are going to be way too fast for any road-going motorcyclist to ever be able to discern between them. The fact is that both the Nivala and the Kingsley are going to be supremely protective.
 

Read our Rukka Kingsley suit review.

Specification

  • Gore-Tex 3-layer laminated construction
  • Armacor and Keprotec reinforcements on shoulders and elbows
  • Vents on sleeves, sides, chest and back
  • Stretch panels on chest, shoulders and elbows
  • Adjusters on arms, hem and sleeve ends
  • Crotch strap and long connecting zip
  • Three external pockets; one internal
  • D3O Air XTR in shoulders, elbows and back. Level 2
  • Chest protector. Level 1
  • Fixed Outlast lining. Neoprene in collar. Fixed neck collar
  • Gore-Tex cuffs
  • Supplied with Down-X jacket
  • EN 17092 certified to AA level
  • Six-year warranty upon registration

Warranty

Rukka jackets have a five year warranty, extendable to six years if you register within 30 days of purchase

Size Chart

Rukka men's jackets. Please note:available sizes for this product are shown on the product page.

EU TO FIT CHEST (INCHES)
44 34
46 36
48 38
50 40
52 42
54 44
56 46
58 48
60 50
62 52
64 54
66 56

Product Reviews

Reviews

David: Decent kit

Bought this after a fair bit of research. I was looking for a high quality suit that was weather proof and offered good protection. As Im 604 the option of long trousers on this suit was a major factor in my decision. However its a shame the jacket doesnt have the same option. There are people who are 506 with a 44 chest too. As a result Ive found the sleeves ride up a fair bit and expose my wrists, so I dont get the benefit of the double lock water proof sleeve. I think this is a pretty big flaw. Similarly, it gets a double AA rating, which is why I favoured over the Nivala. However there are much cheaper options attaining AAA ratings. This wasnt a deal breaker but an observation. At this price it should be the pinnacle. The quality is excellent however and the down jacket does a great job at keeping you toasty in the winter. The armour is excellent providing good coverage. Hoping it serves me well.

Rob: Quality

Ive been riding around in a Dainese suit for at least 10 years in all weathers, all year round, and never really thought about how protective it was. Having learned a bit about the levels of protection from the old chap in the cap Ive now realised this drop liner suit was, whilst comfortable, was probably not very good in the event of sliding down the road. Having reached the stage where this suit had lost all of its waterproof abilities, despite re-washing etc, I decided it was time to invest. The Kingsley suit is exactly how its described - quite stiff and therefore super protective, but in a way I appreciate this. Its obviously really well made, and the details are well thought out. Super warm as it should be with the down jackets and trousers - which is important to me as someone of a certain age where my circulation has gone to pot and I feel the cold. Obviously super water-proof too - my commute is regularly an hour, and Im often on the bike for 4 trips a day, and can get up to about 400 miles in a week. Recently the weather has been rubbish - but Ive not been wet or cold, in temperatures down to about 2 degrees here in the sunny north east. I try not to ride in the snow. So - to sum up - yes very expensive, but for me worth it. When you work out how much you pay for this suit over a year - and if you ride a lot in all weathers - it makes total sense. Top service as always from the Motolegends team - and the main mans advice and videos are super helpful.

Mike Denning: Sturdy, solid, safe, suit!

I owned a Nivala suit for 6 years before replacing it with the new Kingsley suit. Its a very sturdy suit that really feels like it will protect you if you are unfortunate enough to need that protection! It feels a little like you could be wearing a leather jacket and that has both good and bad features. The good is the waterproof, wind proof and safety points. The less good is the slight loss of comfort compared to the Nivala. My Nivala was the first time I had ventured into the Rukka brand and this is a different feel due to the lack of elastic fibres in the material. Motolegends are fantastic and they made it very clear that this suit is more typical for Rukka and they stressed it would be a different feel and fit. It is different but after a few months with it I have come to love it. Its full of pockets and reflectors and vents. My only gripe with the general cut is that for my size the neck collar is very high. I am used to it now but it does occasionally impinge on your helmet helmet strap if you are not very definite with the collar velcro fasteners. Thanks Motolegends for your usual level of service. Brilliant.

Philip: The last jacket motorcycle jacket I will ever buy.

Ive waited a good few months before reviewing what is by a considerable margin the most expensive item of clothing Ive ever bought. And it is worth every penny. Totally waterproof. Venting that has been perfect on the hottest of summer days. Safety not tested phew but it looks and feels the part. Maybe it is a distinction without a difference but reassuringly expensive has a placebo effect if nothing else! I dont have a two hour commute and I havent managed more than six hours of riding in a day this year but within those bounds it has been supremely comfortable and I dont have any slight longing for a Nivala. It is almost certainly the last motorcycle jacket I will ever buy, The old leathers dont get a look in now for any ride. Bad news for the ever-excellent Motolegends, sorry. Service second to none! I have developed a taste for expensive biker socks though

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