BMW Motorrad GS Rallye GTX Jacket, GS Adventure Riding Jacket

The BMW Jacket Motorrad GS Rallye GTX Jacket is a waterproof, GORE-TEX adventure riding jacket with NP3 body armor and a multi-zone venting system, engineered for GS riders who move between gravel trails, highway miles, and sudden weather changes on the same ride.

Overview: One Jacket, Three Kinds of Riding Days

Ask any long-time GS rider what actually ruins a trip and the answer is rarely the terrain. It’s the jacket that can’t keep up when the day changes underneath you: soaked through by noon, overheating on the climb, or too stiff to move in once you’re standing on the pegs. The GS Rallye GTX Jacket was built around that exact problem.

BMW paired a genuine GORE-TEX waterproof membrane with an abrasion-resistant shell and a full venting system, so the jacket adjusts instead of forcing you to stop and change gear. It’s sold through BMW Motorrad’s official channels and specialist dealers, and it’s become something of a default recommendation on rider forums like Adventure Rider for anyone building out a GS-specific kit from scratch.

Below, this page walks through how the jacket performs across the three situations that actually define an adventure ride: wet weather, off-road heat, and the highway stretch in between. Then it covers materials, fit, and how it compares to standard touring and mesh jackets.

Scenario One: The Sky Opens Up

This BMW Jacket where a lot of “adventure-style” jackets quietly fail, because water resistance and waterproofing are not the same thing. The GS Rallye GTX uses a GORE-TEX outer rated to a 27,000mm water column, which is a genuine barrier against sustained rain, not a coating that wears off after a season. Under that membrane sits an abrasion-resistant polyamide-cotton blend (52% polyamide, 48% cotton) that stays tough even when it’s soaked and dragging through mud on a downed bike. A snap-fastened collar and a stepless, hook-and-loop adjustable cuff seal out water at the two spots riders forget about until it’s too late.

Scenario Two: Standing on the Pegs in the Heat

Off-road riding generates heat fast, and a jacket that traps it becomes dangerous, not just uncomfortable. The Rallye GTX answers this with an AirVent system: mesh lining plus a separate zipper, backed by additional ventilation zippers on the sleeves, front, and back. Open everything up on a climb and the jacket breathes almost like a mesh shell; zip it closed again and you’re back to full coverage in seconds. A 3D spacer fabric panel at the back specifically ventilates the area around the back protector, which is the one place riders usually overheat first and rarely think to check when comparing jackets.

Scenario Three: The Long Highway Stretch Between Trails

Most adventure routes aren’t all dirt. The connecting sections on pavement are where fit, storage, and small conveniences matter most. The jacket offers four front pockets, one large back pocket, one small sleeve pocket, and two zippered interior pockets, along with an external-access pocket built for a TrinkPak hydration bladder, so you’re not pulling over to dig for a phone or snack. A BMW quick adjustment device lets you fine-tune sleeve width without removing gloves, and a waist connecting zipper pairs the BMW Jacket to matching GS Rallye pants for a sealed, full-body setup once the miles start adding up.

The Protection Underneath It All

None of the above matters if the jacket doesn’t protect you when something goes wrong, and this is where the GS Rallye GTX separates itself from jackets that only look the part. It includes NP3 joint protectors at the shoulders and elbows plus a long NP3 back protector, and the jacket carries a Class AA rating under EN 17092, the European standard for motorcycle protective clothing.

Riders researching that standard in more depth can check the official EN 17092 documentation summarized by CE-marking.org for what Class AA actually certifies, or read testing breakdowns from ADV Pulse, which regularly reviews adventure gear against real abrasion and impact data rather than marketing copy. Overland Journal has also long tracked how GORE-TEX and NP3 armor perform across multi-day expedition testing, which is useful context if you’re deciding between this jacket and a lighter alternative.

Fit, Sizing, and Layering BMW Jacket

The GS Rallye GTX is cut for a riding-specific fit rather than a street-casual one: adjustable cuffs, a BMW Jacket quick adjustment device for sleeve width, and a waist connecting zipper for matching GS Rallye pants. Because it’s a 3-season enduro jacket rather than a heavily insulated winter shell, most riders add a base or mid-layer for cold mornings and let the AirVent system manage heat once the temperature climbs.

Shopping for the right size or coordinating gear? Browse the full Men’s Riding Jacket collection for size charts and companion pieces, or check the Women’s Riding Jacket collection if you’re outfitting a riding partner.

Which Jacket Fits Your Riding Style

How to Care for the BMW Jacket

• Hand wash only; the polyamide-cotton shell and GORE-TEX membrane are not machine-wash safe
• Re-treat the outer shell with a GORE-TEX-compatible DWR spray periodically to keep water beading rather than soaking in
• Air-dry away from direct heat to protect the membrane and reflective prints
• Check NP3 armor placement after washing or extended storage to confirm it’s still seated correctly
• Store on a wide hanger so the adjustable cuffs and waist zipper keep their shape

Frequently Asked Questions BMW Jacket

Is the GS Rallye GTX Jacket actually waterproof, or just water-resistant? It’s genuinely waterproof. The GORE-TEX outer is rated to a 27,000mm water column, which is a real barrier rating, not a light coating that degrades quickly.

Does the BMW Jacket include body armor? Yes. NP3 joint protectors come installed at the shoulders and elbows, along with a long NP3 back protector, so there’s no need to buy inserts separately.

Is this BMW Jacket too hot for off-road summer riding? No. The AirVent system, sleeve and back ventilation zippers, and perforated mesh lining are specifically built to keep the jacket breathable during high-effort off-road riding, not just highway cruising.

What does the EN 17092 Class AA rating mean? BMW Jacket a European motorcycle protective clothing standard, and Class AA places the jacket in one of the higher-rated protection tiers under independent testing, rather than a self-described safety claim.

Can this BMW Jacket connect to riding pants? Yes. A waist connecting zipper pairs it with matching GS Rallye riding pants for a sealed, full-coverage setup on longer or wetter rides.

Ready to Gear Up BMW Jacket?

The GS Rallye GTX BMW Jacket is built for the riders who actually use their GS the way it was designed to be used: on gravel, in the rain, and on the highway in between. Add it to your cart now, or explore the complete men’s motorcycle jacket range and women’s motorcycle jacket range at Flick Leathers to find matching riding pants, gloves, and hydration gear for your next adventure ride.