The fit is made more for upright riding so it gears toward adventure and touring more than sport riding. The Alpinestars Frontier Gore-Tex jacket is available in Black, Yellow or Grey colors in sizes ranging from S-4 XL and the pants are available in S-3 XL.

If you want a motorcycle riding suit that can handle various different climates / environment the Alpinestars Frontier Gore-Tex definitely can adapt, it has a removable Gore-Tex liner that is waterproof and breathable, the jacket is great looking and worn over top.

Hold-on there are more inner liners, the next one being a thermal liner for keeping heat in on colder rides and there is a permanent jacket built-in mesh liner with stretch panels or ease of movement.

Finally, there is the shell jacket which is well designed and good looking, made of sturdy 475-denier polyurethane (PU)coated textile shell for great waterproofing.

To keep cool and dry there are 2 large chest area zip panels that can be taken off to allow air flow in and there is also a mesh panel in the back to vent out hot moist air from your back. There are also smaller zippers on the bicep and wrist of each arm sleeve. As you can see air flow to keep you cool on hot days is quite sufficient.

As for visibility and being conspicuous, both the jacket and pants features reflective logos and reflective piping that add to night riding safety.

Now for the Alpinestars Frontier pants which are made of the same rugged PU textile material and same liner system.
For breathing there are vent panels in the thighs. For storage there are cargo pants pockets that are easily reached by the rider. The pockets are waterproof so you do not have to worry about your belongings getting soaked.

If you take a spill you would want to a riding suit that can protect you and Alpinestar gear are generally known for pretty good protection the Frontier jacket has CE-approved armor in the shoulder and elbows and also “closed-cell” foam in the upper chest and back.

For your lower half the Alpinestar Frontier pants has CE-approved armor in the knees and shin and also foam protection in the hip area.

So, if you are looking for a riding suit for your next touring adventure, take a look at the Alpinestar Frontier jacket and pants, but it won’t come cheap. The total price for the suit will run you about $1200 USD.

Jacket Price: $699
Pant Price: $599

The G-Force Z2 is their sport riding model and features the G-Force Sure Fit retention system which keeps the faceshield intact and in place should the helmet hit objects during a crash.

Price: $119

At $50 a piece, they can make a good safety addition to your motorcycle.

Price: $50

The EVS CTR vest is made specifically for cooling the wearer’s core temperature.

No matter what you are riding a sportbike, cruiser or tourer on a hot day this vest

will help keep you cool.

The CTR Vest is thin and there are layers of really absorbent polymer that are placed in areas to reduce your temperature. These polymers once soaked with water will slowly release or disperse the water against your skin to help keep you cooler and for a longer period.

If you are looking to ride longer and in more comfort take a look at the EVS CTR Cooling Vest.

Price: $45

The Rukka Arma S motorcycle riding suit is not cheap, however it is a unique piece of motorcycle gear. Almost the entire suit is made of 3-layer Gore-Tex shell and it features a technology called Armacor which is a combination of synthetic fibres…Corduar and Aramid to be precise.

In critical areas have tear and abrasion resistant GTX Super-Fabric reinforcements. Another great feature of the suit is that it keeps rain water at bay, on the surface. All you have to do is give your body a quick shake and the water beads right off. There is guaranteed to be waterproof.

The Rukka Arma S jacket is available with bright day glow yellow color on the shoulders, so that you are highly conspicous. A great safety feature.

Although it is quite expensive, if you can afford it the Rukka Arma S motorcycle riding suit can be the right suit for touring or just crusing without the weight and bulk of leather.

Jacket Price: $1400
Pant Price: $900