Clothing, boots, gloves – BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of equipment for bikers – Ensemble moto TourShell

BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of motorcycle equipment

Clothing, boots, gloves - BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of equipment for bikers - Ensemble moto TourShell

Thanks to the S1000RR and F800R, the image of BMW Motorrad is no longer limited to the single Flat Twin equipping big and expensive road cars. The Bavarian brand now wants to highlight its “ Ride ” collection of motorcycle equipment… Presentations.

TourShell Motorcycle Set

Bikers – and bikers! – to the more traveling soul this time, BMW presents its new "TourShell": "the C.A.R.E. that it incorporates makes this sporty set breathable and at the same time windproof and waterproof", describe the Germans.

Of course, the TourShell set is meant to be safe: "to achieve maximum flexibility and abrasion resistance, specialists have used a mixture of materials formed by polyamide, polyester and elastane", exposes Behème.

"The unusual triple layer laminate in this segment is also lined with ultra abrasion resistant Cordura on the areas exposed in the event of a fall (knees, hips, elbows, shoulders)".

Against shocks this time, the jacket and the pants are equipped with "NP" reinforcements in the back, on the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees developed in " internal at BMW Motorrad and (which) are distinguished by extreme damping qualities (certified according to EN-1612)". They are adjustable to three heights and removable.

Finally, in hot weather, "the integrated thermal jacket is easy to remove by unbuttoning it and stowing it in its own inside pocket where it takes up little space". Practice in mid-season, when the sun can beat hard! In the middle of summer,"this lightweight quilted jacket also cuts a fine figure when worn on its own and helps minimize luggage weight while traveling".

The men’s TourShell jacket is available in black and mineral gray, the quilted jacket in mineral gray and Deep Sea. The women’s version is available in black and Deep Sea, the quilted jacket in plum and black. The pants are black in both versions.

  • Men’s sizes: 46 to 60, 98 to 110

  • Women’s sizes: 34 to 46, 17 to 22

  • Jacket price: 459 €

  • Pants price: 359 €

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