Meet The 2010 BMW Rally 3 Suit!

Hey Everyone and welcome to another exciting addition to the San Diego BMW Motorcycles blog. Today we're proud to announce the arrival of the 2010 BMW Rally 3 suit. Deigned for both on and off road use the Rally line of BMW apparel has long been the industry standard in high end four season functionality. For 2010 a specific change to the waterproof inner liners of the jacket and pants is to be noted. While previous models of this suit have used Gore-Tex brand thermal / waterproof elements this new suit uses BMW's very own C.A.R.E climate membranes. This ultra high tech material allows the inner layer to provide a breathable (when warm) yet waterproof layer between the rider and the elements. However, when temperatures drop the sophisticated C.A.R.E. material reacts but contracting and closing the pores that would otherwise allow air to flow through. BMW pioneered this functional material in it's highly successful Comfortshell suit in 2009.

The Rally 3 suit comes equipped with adjustable and removable NP protectors in the shoulders, elbows, back, hips and knees. The NP technology protectors are the absolute most impact absorbant protectors available on the market today. Also retained from the Rallye 2 suit are the removable sleeves allowing a rider to take a short walk around while still able to conveniently carry some necessities in the multitude of pockets on the vest. This brings me to my next and possible favorite part of the new Rally 3 suit...

The chest and lower torso pockets have been angled in along the tops for ease of reaching in for items stowed inside. In 2003 while serving in the United States Marine Corps the Commandant and Washington authorized a new Utility (camoflag) uniform that integrated angled pockets in the same places. The newer designed pockets are FAR easier to use and access especially when in a hurry. I was immediately impressed with the revised design and amazed at how such a simple change could make a very impressive garment even better. Kudos to BMW for realizing the advantages and making this change.


The Rallye 3 pants have retained the leather inserts along the inner side of the knees allowing the rider a sure grip on the tank while weighting pegs or hanging off a bit. Kevlar stretch zones above the knees and pelvis combined with stretch material on the lower legs, provide incredible freedom of movement.

Air flow is still handled by removal zippers at the front of the sleeves, the sides around the waist and on the upper legs. Additional ventilation provided by vent surfaces on the chest opening and closing with hook-and-loop fasteners and two generous exit vents at the back.


The new Rallye 3 boots are completely designed from earlier models. Finally, the buckles are located entirely on the outside of the calf eliminating the possibility of hanging a strap up on a footpeg. Considerably more "motocross" in design the boots still offer the most walkable sole and ankle articulation of any off road boot on the market. The inner sole is now made of elastic and neoprene and the laces that existed on the previous versions have been done away with completely. An intermediate sole with steel spring integrated prevent crushing or hyperextension injuries to the ankles or feet.


And finally the Rally 3 gloves. The "superfabric" used for 2010 brings together the protection of leather with the comfort and function of high tech textiles. "The bone shell made of hard plastic and featuring special ventilation holes interacting with 5 millimeters thick Suprotec® protector foam serves to enhance the riders level of safety. The rider’s fingers are protected by light foam at the top, his finger hands by stretched leather zones. While the complete upper hand is padded, the inner hand remains unpadded for better grip and feeling even under the most demanding off-road riding conditions. The kangaroo leather on the inner hand is resistant to sweat and is extra-strong for enhanced safety both on and off the road. The fingertips come with double layers and are printed with silicon."

The new Rally 3 retails as follows:
Jacket $799.00
Pants $549.00
Boots $399.00
Gloves $89.00

Thanks for reading
-Sean DeAngelis