We chose KLIM Motorcycle Gear for our RTW Trip because they are the leading brand for Adventure Motorcycle Gear. Fiona and I wanted to ensure that we have the best possible gear suited to our needs. It had to be comfortable, breathable, 100% waterproof and offer the best possible protection! So the answer was simple: Klim Motorcycle Gear.
KLIM is the most VERSATILE MOTORCYCLE GEAR for Round-The-World Trips
We needed gear that would keep us warm in Alaska and when riding through Patagonia. But it was also important for it to get us through hot temperatures, upwards of 30 degrees Celsius. As soon as we started asking around, the ADV community would almost instantly point us to KLIM Motorcycle Gear. We hadn’t previously heard of them (they are the go-to brand in the USA but less known in Europe) but after many recommendations from various people we checked out their gear. Klim gear is expensive but we knew we wanted to get this part right and QUALITY was our TOP PRIORITY.
So what do we think after riding in Klim Motorcycle gear for over 1 year covering more than 30,000 miles? We rode in temperatures ranging from 5 degrees Celsius to about 46 degrees Celsius (Death Valley in August was definitely not a sensible choice). We are just as happy with our gear today than when we first got it. What’s more, after putting 30,000 + miles on our bike wearing the gear it looks just as new. We put it through torrential rain, mud, dusty dirt roads and washed it quite a few times too. You really can’t tell what it’s been through and there is no doubt this suit will last for a round-the-world trip and beyond.
Detailed review of the KLIM KRIOS PRO HELMET, KLIM ARTEMIS and ALTITUDE SUITS, KLIM QUENCH PAK and what we love about it below!
Meet the Klim Krios PRO
THE WEIGHT IS OVER – literally !
I owned quite a few different helmets over the years but the KLIM KRIOS PRO really does blow everything else out of the water!
Quick Overview
- Made of carbon fibre
- Transition Photochromic Lens
- Fid-Lock Strap closure system
- 1.3kg / 3lbs
- Lightest Adventure helmet on the market !
Everything about this helmet has been thought through in a lot of detail: refined aerodynamics, comfort, performance and airflow.
It’s also very versatile and can be adapted to any style of riding:
- ADV helmet: peak + transition lens.
- Dual Sport: add goggles
- Off-road: remove face shield and add goggles
- Street helmet: remove peak
I will point out that the KLIM KRIOS PRO is the only helmet which comes in size XS. At first we wanted to buy the regular KRIOS (non-pro version) which starts at 329.99 USD. But Fiona and I are both size XS so we couldn’t. It’s certainly common to wear size XS in Europe (we even get XXS over here) so we found this surprising. But of course we are super happy that this pushed us to discover the KRIOS PRO.
Why we love it
The comfort of wearing such a light helmet makes a huge difference at the end of a long riding day. There’s nothing worse than a heavy helmet for long-distance riding. In addition you can fasten the straps with your gloves on in a matter of seconds – so convenient! The vents offer fantastic airflow too.
At 699.99 USD the helmet might seem expensive. However, given the quality, highest safety standards and comfort it provides we felt it was completely justified and money well spent!
Meet the Klim Artemis Adventure Suit
This adventure suit has been designed with one purpose in mind: getting you around the world and offer comfort across a wide range of temperatures. And it does exactly that!
One size does not fit all !!
But before we get into all the details, may I just point out one of my favourite things about KLIM. At 1.80m I have always struggled to get motorcycling trousers that are long enough. Often the arms on the jackets are too short so. As a result I often bought gear designed for men, usually sitting baggy on me. It’s very rare for me to find something that fits properly. Not all brands offer “extra long” and even those are sometimes too short for me. But KLIM truly offers motorcycle gear for ALL SIZES. You can buy any suit in short, regular or long length! I think it’s great and really appreciate that! Now let’s talk about the gear.
Klim Artemis Jacket
Quick overview
- Gore-Tex Performance Shell will keep you dry at all times
- 10 well located vents for maximum airflow
- Plenty of pockets including hidden stash pocket
- D30 armour
The Klim Artemis Jacket feels like a quality suit as soon as you put it on. It has a Gore-Tex Performance Shell guaranteed to keep you dry. So unlike other adventure suits it doesn’t require you to pull over and throw on a waterproof layer. We have ridden through torrential rain many times and never got wet!
What sets it apart for me from other adventure suits on the market are the 10 well located vents throughout the suit. It has 2 chest vent pockets, 2 cross-core vents, 2 forearm vents, 2 bicep vents and two vertical back exhaust vents. One of my favourite features is also that you can clip the collar back maximising air flow. It’s such a clever design and it adds so much more ventilation. And most importantly it has plenty of pockets to stash things away of various sizes, including a hidden stash pocket.
It features D30 armour throughout – one of the best armour systems in the world. In addition it also has Klimatech cooling fabric technology in the mesh armour pockets for enhanced ventilation.
KLIM Artemis Trousers
The Klim Artemis Trousers have 6 pockets in total (2 thigh front and two on the back and two zippered cargo pockets). My favourite feature? The goat leather on the inside of the knees which adds tremendous grip on the gas tank when riding standing up.
In my opinion the Artemis Suit is the perfect choice no matter what the terrain or weather conditions. If you are looking for a versatile adventure suit that offers you the highest standard of comfort, safety and convenience then look no further! The jacket costs 699.99 USD and the trousers 569.99 USD
Meet the Klim Altitude Suit
Fiona went for the Altitude Suit. It offers the same outstanding quality and all the features mentioned above but is a little lighter. She doesn’t get cold as easily and has the added benefit that I’m sitting in front of her absorbing the majority of the wind. So far she has been just as satisfied with it as I have with mine. Here is what Fiona has to say:
“I love the look of the leather overlay on elbows and forearms. It’s a really well thought through design. The trousers have zippers allowing for a wider opening at the bottom and the straps on the jacket and around the hip allow you to further adjust the fit and style to your liking. I’m loving the clever ventilation system and the amount of pockets it has inside out. It offers maximum airflow in hot weather and keeps me dry and warm in cooler climates”.
Fiona Cheng
The Altitude jacket costs 629.99 USD and the Altitude Trousers cost 549.99 USD.
Klim BASE LAYERS Motorcycle gear
Klim offers excellent base and midlayers. Check out the 1.0 baselayers for warm weather or the 3.0 baselayers for colder climates (like the ones we are wearing above). Little sidestory about the picture…
We met Tracy on the of the Belize / Guatemala border. Another GS riders with Klim gear – spot the world traveller! We got on like a house on fire and ended up climbing a volcano together. It might not look it but it was freezing cold up there. As soon as we arrived at base camp we hopped into our tents and started layering up. When we came out we couldn’t believe that we happened to have the same base layers with us. What are the chances? Of course everyone on the tour thought our mum forced us to wear matching outfits (no one could believe we had literally just met).
Coming back to the clothes, I believe this particular model is discontinued. But you can check the new models out here. We each travelled with 1.0 base layers for everyday riding and 3.0 base layers for cooler climates. The 3.0 layers were meant to keep us warm in Patagonia and Alaska. Never mind that we never got to either of these destinations. As you can see we found alternative use for it along the way ;- )
Klim Quench Pak Motorcycle gear
The Klim Quench Pak is light and keeps you hydrated while riding. You can carry two liters of water with you. It also has a little space for a small camera and some essentials. Of course it’s super handy even for hikes when you are off the bike. It never leaked and wearing it while riding made it so much easier to ensure we keep hydrated at all times! The Klim Quench Pack costs 79.99 USD.
Why KLIM Motorcycle Gear?
To wrap it all up, Klim really does live up to its reputation of being the global world leader in designing, developing and manufacturing the most advanced riding gear! When wearing Klim you can really feel the thought process and passion that has gone into enhancing rider experience. We feel that we made an excellent choice choosing Klim for our round-the-world adventure. And we have no doubt the suit will hold up nicely for many years to come.
Are you familiar with Klim yet? Share your experience and let us know what your favourite piece of gear is – we’d love to hear from you!
