Whether you ride long-distance tours or tackle rugged adventure routes, KLIM offers a wide range of jackets with Hi-Vis panels across both categories. These bright sections are carefully combined with strategically positioned reflective elements. The goal is to ensure that riders are immediately and unmistakably recognised as human beings, not just moving objects. KLIM calls this standard Bio-Recognition, and it is built into every one of their products.

The result is a collection of striking designs for anyone who values safety as much as performance. All jackets come with the GORE-TEX promise—Guaranteed to Keep You Dry!—and feature highly efficient ventilation systems. This makes them excellent companions for year-round use, offering reliable protection from the elements while keeping the rider visible and stylish in every season.

Colours / Sizes / Prices

Badlands Pro Jacket

Colours: Hi-Vis
Sizes: SM – 3XL and special sizes
Prices: € 1.450,00

Latitude Jacket

Colours: Castelrock – Hi-Vis
Sizes: SM – 4XL
Prices: € 970,00

Altitude Jacket Women

Colours: Castelrock Hi-Vis
Sizes: XS – 2XL
Prices: € 850,00

Technical Specs

BADLANDS PRO JACKE

• GORE-TEX 3-LAYER PRO SHELL
• GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™
• CUSTOM-ENGINEERED VARIABLE-DENSITY SUPERFABRIC® ON SHOULDERS, ELBOWS AND FOREARM
• HIGHLY ABRASION RESISTANT 630D KARBONITE™ RIPSTOP PANELS IN KEY IMPACT AND WEAR AREAS
• OPTIMIZED 400D AND 200D FABRIC LAYOUTS IN MAIN BODY AND MEDIUM ABRASION AREAS
• 630D CORDURA® TWISTED YARN ON CHEST AND CARGO POCKETS
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ REFLECTIVE MATERIAL
• KLIM AERO PRO D3O® CE LEVEL 2 VENTED SHOULDER & ELBOW ARMOR
• D3O® VIPER PRO CE LEVEL 2 VENTED BACK PAD
• IMPROVED KIDNEY BELT W/ ADDED ACCESS PORTS IN LINER TO EASILY ADJUST AND STOW AWAY THE BELT
• PERFORATED XRD® IMPACT IMPACT PROTECTION CHEST PADS
• 14 TOTAL POCKETS
• INTERNAL ORGANIZER COMPARTMENTS IN RIGHT HAND POCKET
• EXTERNAL MOLLE-COMPATIBLE CHEST UTILITY PANEL
• ARTICULATED SEAMLESS UNDERARM GUSSETS FOR MOBILITY
• SOFT LEATHER CUFF TRIM FOR COMFORT
• ADJUSTABLE COLLAR, BICEPS, FOREARMS, BOTTOM HEM, CUFFS, KIDNEY BELT
• MOISTURE-WICKING POLYGIENE ANTI-ODOR TORSO LINER
• CE AA RATING CERTIFIED TO EN 17092-3

LATITUDE JACKET

• GORE-TEX PERFORMANCE SHELL
• GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™
• STRETCH GORE-TEX UNDERARM GUSSETS, SIDES, BACK SHOULDERS FOR MOBILITY
• 600D CORDURA® OVERLAYS ON SHOULDERS
• PERFORATED GOAT LEATHER OVERLAYS ON ELBOWS
• GOAT LEATHER TRIM DETAIL
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ CARBON BLACK REFLECTIVE MATERIAL
• D3O® LP1 LEVEL 1 VENTED SHOULDER/ADJUSTABLE ELBOW ARMOR
• D3O® VIPER CE LEVEL 1 BACK PAD
• 6 TOTAL VENTS
• 6 TOTAL POCKETS
• MOISTURE-WICKING ANTIMICROBIAL BREATHABLE MESH LINER
• ADJUSTABLE WAIST, BICEP, FOREARM, COLLAR, BOTTOM HEM, CUFFS, HIPS
• SOFT LEATHER CUFF & COLLAR TRIM FOR COMFORT
• CE A RATING CERTIFIED TO EN 17092-4

ALTITUDE JACKET WOMEN

• GORE-TEX PERFORMANCE SHELL
• GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™
• STRETCH GORE-TEX UNDERARM GUSSETS, SIDES, BACK SHOULDERS FOR MOBILITY
• 600D CORDURA® OVERLAYS ON SHOULDERS
• PERFORATED GOAT LEATHER OVERLAYS ON ELBOWS
• GOAT LEATHER TRIM DETAIL
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ CARBON BLACK REFLECTIVE MATERIAL
• D3O® LP1 LEVEL 1 VENTED SHOULDER/ADJUSTABLE ELBOW ARMOR
• D3O® VIPER CE LEVEL 1 BACK PAD
• FEMALE-SPECIFIC VENTILATION MAPPING
• 6 TOTAL VENTS
• 6 TOTAL POCKETS
• MOISTURE-WICKING ANTIMICROBIAL BREATHABLE MESH LINER
• ADJUSTABLE WAIST, BICEP, FOREARM, COLLAR, BOTTOM HEM, CUFFS, HIPS
• SOFT LEATHER CUFF & COLLAR TRIM FOR COMFORT
• DESIGNED FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN
• CE A RATING CERTIFIED TO EN 17092-4

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The summer break is over and we’re back.

We’ve been travelling, working on the cars, writing and recording … which means we’ve got a ton of new stories lined up for you over the next few months. I must say, it feels really good to have all the ducks in a row.

But now, let’s jump into the latest episode of the @overlandeurope podcast.

Today’s guest sums up her philosophy in one line: “I’ve found that all I need in life is the right attitude and what can be comfortably carried on a Royal Enfield.”

After raising a family and working as a nurse and health visitor, Jacqui Furneaux packed a bag in 1998 and set off solo for the first time in her life. What began as a one-year journey became something much bigger.

Southeast Asia, Pakistan and India lit the spark and with the dawn of the new millennium, she swapped her backpack for road maps and, for her 50th birthday, bought a Royal Enfield Bullet in India.

With no plan, no grand design—just the right attitude—Jacqui rode off.

Twenty countries and countless stories later, she’s still proving that the best adventures often begin when you don’t overthink them.

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The American premium gear maker continues to flex its technical muscle. The magic behind the INDUCTION PRO? A cutting-edge fabric known as KLIM Karbonite™ Mesh—engineered for maximum ventilation without compromising on protection.

This is no token mesh jacket. The CE-AA certified design combines D3O® Level 2 armour, abrasion- and tear-resistant carbon mesh, and perforated goatskin in key zones. It’s lightweight. It’s flexible. And thanks to a 4-way stretch build and moisture-wicking mesh lining, it stays comfortable—even when summer roads start to melt.

But KLIM isn’t stopping there. The INDUCTION line-up now includes:

• the standard INDUCTION jacket
• the ultra-lightweight INDUCTION pant
• and the women’s-specific AVALON jacket

Each piece features KLIM Karbonite™ Mesh and D3O Level 1 armour, delivering all-day airflow and peace of mind. Whether you’re riding through city heat or chasing mountain switchbacks, KLIM has built this gear to keep you safe—and sane—through the hottest rides of the year.

Colours / Sizes / Price

Colours: Stealth Black, Asphalt Hi-Vis, Jight Rise-White
Sizes: SM – 3XL
Price: from 600,00€

Technical Specifications

• KARBONITE™ INDUSTRIAL GRADE NYLON MESH CONSTRUCTION
• PERFORATED GOAT LEATHER ON ELBOWS & SHOULDERS
• DURABLE KARBONITE™ MICROMESH 4-WAY HEAVY STRETCH 1000D CORDURA®
• ON SIDES, ABOVE SHOULDERS & STRETCH ZONES
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ CARBON BLACK REFLECTIVE MATERIAL
• D3O® CE LEVEL 2 ELBOW, SHOULDER AND BACK PADS
• MOISTURE-WICKING BREATHABLE MESH LINER
• ENTIRE JACKET IS EXTREMELY VENTED
• 8 TOTAL POCKETS
• LOW PROFILE HOT-WEATHER FRIENDLY COLLAR
• ADJUSTABLE CUFFS & FOREARM STRAPS

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So if you’re sweating just looking at your motorbike, take a cue from KLIM and suit up in something that actually makes sense when the mercury’s high: the Baja Adventure Combo.

All Mesh, All Business

KLIM doesn’t muck about. The Baja S4 jacket and pant combo is practically a rolling air conditioner. It’s built almost entirely from mesh — not the flimsy kind that gives up after a season, but high-end Schoeller® Nylon Mesh and KLIM’s own Karbonite® MicroMesh in the stretch zones. That pairing delivers maximum airflow without turning you into a parachute, and it moves with you like second skin.

This isn’t a fashion exercise. It’s the gear you reach for when the ride doesn’t care about the forecast.

Ventilation Meets Protection

Of course, cooling off is only half the battle. The Baja S4 carries a CE AA rating, meaning it’s got the chops to take a tumble. KLIM has packed it with D3O armour at the joints — elbows, shoulders, knees, and hips — all vented except for the back protector. Add in Superfabric® overlays, carbon-reinforced and laser-placed over high-impact zones, and you’ve got a seriously tough shell that just happens to breathe like a hammock in a hurricane.

Add Rain? No Problem

Feeling adventurous enough to tempt a thunderstorm? KLIM’s got your back with the Enduro S4 Overshell – a waterproof, stretchy, tough-as-nails softshell layer that turns the breezy Baja into a full-blown adventure system. Pop it on when the weather flips, or if you’re planning to climb into colder altitudes. Rain stays out, movement stays free, and you stay focused.

No Excuses

Whether you’re tackling trails, carving alpine switchbacks, or weaving through tree-lined gravel tracks in 35°C heat, this is the setup to keep you cool, protected, and ready for whatever’s round the bend.

Check below for colours, sizes and full specs. But fair warning: once you’ve tried proper airflow, you’ll never look at regular gear the same way again.

COLORS / SIZES / PRICE:

Baja S4 Jacket:
Colours: Black-Fiery Red,High-Rise Nightfall Blue,Monumentum-Black,Slate Gray-Peyote
Sizes:       SM – 3XL
Price:      from € 720,00

Baja S4 Pant:
Colours: Black-Fiery Red,High-Rise Nightfall Blue,Monumentum-Black,Slate Gray-Peyote
Sizes:      30-44 / Tall: 32-38 / Short 30-40
Price:      from € 630,00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

JACKET:

• Full-time ventilation through exclusive use of mesh materials
• SCHOELLER®-DYNATEC® high tenacity nylon mesh at the torso and arms
• Air permeabiltiy through KARBONITE™ MICROMESH 4-WAY STRETCH 1000D CORDURA® in stretch zones
• SUPERFABRIC® overlays at shoulders and elbows
• D3O® Back armour and vented shoulder and elbow armour, CE LEVEL 1
• Adjustable KLIMATEK™ Armour pad pockets
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ refelctors in carbon black wiht biomotion recognition
• Durable 750D CORDURA® for pockets, cuffs and hem
• YKK® Zippers
• 10 pockets
• Moisture-wicking POLYGIENE® anti-odour liner
• Adjustable sleeve cuffs, underarm and bottom hem
• CE “AA” certification prEN 17092-3
• Developed to kit with the Enduro S4 Jacket for cold and wet conditions

PANT:

• Full-time ventilation through exclusive use of mesh materials
• SCHOELLER®-DYNATEC® high tenacity nylon mesh at the torso and arms
• Air permeabiltiy through KARBONITE™ MICROMESH 4-WAY STRETCH 1000D CORDURA® in stretch zones
• SUPERFABRIC® overlays on knees
• VENTED D3O® armour on hips and knees, CE LEVEL 1
• ADJUSTABLE KLIMATEK™ Armour pad pockets
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ refelctors in carbon black wiht biomotion recognition
• Durable 750D CORDURA® for pockets, hips and pant bottom cuff
• YKK® Zippers
• Perforated goat leather on inside of knees
• 2 expandable thigh pockets
• Moisture-wicking POLYGIENE® anti-odour liner
• Adjustable pant bottom cuff, waist and calf
• Fits over off-road boots
• CE “AA” certification prEN 17092-3
• Developed to kit with the Enduro S4 Pant for cold and wet conditions

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Designed specifically for off-road and dual-sport riders, the KLIM Mojave line offers serious airflow without sacrificing durability. With materials like industrial-strength mesh, Cordura®, and genuine leather where it counts, this is gear for riders who don’t park up when the heat hits.

KLIM Mojave Pants – ITB or OTB, Built for Summer Rides

KLIM offers the Mojave Pant in two styles: In-the-Boot (ITB) and Over-the-Boot (OTB). Both versions feature Karbonite™ mesh for maximum ventilation, reinforced with Cordura® on the seat and knees. Inside the knee you’ll find heat-resistant leather for added grip and protection — ideal when wearing braces or pushing hard through technical sections.

The ITB version is light, breathable, and trimmed for riders who prefer a tucked fit. The OTB version adds D3O® compatible armour pockets, 3M™ reflective elements, and mud-friendly snap/Velcro closures at the hem. Both feature stretch panels where it matters — knees, crotch, and the back of the leg — plus a moisture-wicking liner to keep things dry under pressure.

KLIM Mojave Jersey – Built for Airflow and Movement

KLIM’s Mojave Jersey is fully ventilated, with open mesh across the torso and underarms, and more durable stretch fabric on the sleeves and shoulders. The fit allows for elbow armour or light pads without restricting movement.

Whether you’re riding in 40°C heat or long days in the dust, this jersey delivers the airflow you need with the durability you expect from KLIM.

KLIM Mojave Gloves – Lightweight, Breathable, Purpose-Built

The Mojave Glove is a hot-weather glove done right. Mesh on the backhand and fingers, perforated AX Suede™ palm, silicone grip zones, and a snug fit that works with touchscreen devices. TPU knuckle protection and reinforced stitching keep them functional long after the trail gets rough.

Want more? The Mojave Pro version adds tougher materials and higher protection while still breathing like a summer glove should.

KLIM Mojave – Colours, Sizes and Pricing

Pants ITB:

Price: €250
Sizes: 28–42
Colours: Black, Peyote/Asphalt, Petrol/Golden Brown, High Rise/Nightfall Blue

Pants OTB:

Price: from €290
Sizes 30–42 (Tall 32–38)
Colours: Black, Peyote, Cool Gray

Jersey:

Price: €95
Sizes SM–3XL
Matching colours across the range

Gloves:

Price: €45–€85
Sizes SM–3XL
Standard and Pro versions available

Verdict?

If you ride through the summer, the KLIM Mojave is about as good as it gets. Breathable, durable, and built for the heat. This isn’t fashion. It’s function. And it works.

Technical Specs:

MOJAVE ITB Pant
• FULLY VENTILATED OFF-ROAD PANTS
• HIGHLY DURABLE KARBONITE™ MESH INDUSTRIAL GRADE HIGH-STRENGTH MESH PANELS
• ABRASION-RESISTANT 840D CORDURA® KNEE AND SEAT FOR DURABILITY
• GENUINE LEATHER ON INNER KNEES FOR GRIP/PROTECTION
• DURABLE MATERIAL INSIDE KNEE RESISTS KNEE BRACE WEAR
• BREATHABLE STRETCH-WOVEN PANELS ABOVE KNEES, BACK OF LEGS AND IN CROTCH
• 2 ZIPPERED THIGH POCKETS
• MOISTURE-WICKING BREATHABLE LINER WITH STRETCH ZONES
• LIGHTER COLOR OPTIONS REDUCE SUN HEAT ABSORPTION

MOJAVE OTB Pant
• FULLY VENTILATED OFF-ROAD PANTS
• HIGHLY DURABLE KARBONITE™ MESH INDUSTRIAL GRADE HIGH-STRENGTH MESH PANELS
• ABRASION-RESISTANT 840D CORDURA® KNEE AND SEAT FOR DURABILITY
• GENUINE LEATHER ON INNER KNEES FOR GRIP/PROTECTION
• DURABLE MATERIAL INSIDE KNEE RESISTS KNEE BRACE WEAR
• BREATHABLE STRETCH-WOVEN PANELS ABOVE KNEES, BACK OF LEGS AND IN CROTCH
• 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ C790 CARBON BLACK REFLECTIVE ON BACK OF LEG
• D3O® COMPATIBLE ARMOR POCKETS IN HIPS AND KNEES (ARMOR SOLD SEPARATELY)
• 2 ZIPPERED BILLOWED THIGH CARGO POCKETS
• PUSH-THRU BUTTON SNAPS + VELCRO ON BOTTOM HEM FOR FASTENING IN MUDDY CONDITIONS
• MOISTURE-WICKING BREATHABLE LINER WITH STRETCH ZONES
• LIGHTER COLOR OPTIONS REDUCE SUN HEAT ABSORPTION

MOJAVE Jersey
• HIGHLY VENTILATED JERSEY W/ DURABLE STRETCH SLEEVE FABRIC
• FULL OPEN MESH TORSO AND INNER SLEEVES FOR EXCELLENT AIRFLOW
• FITS OVER ELBOW CUPS OR LOW PROFILE PADDING
• HYBRID OPEN MESH + DURABLE MESH SLEEVES FOR NON-RESTRICTIVE FULL RANGE OF MOTION
• DURABLE STRETCH MESH SLEEVE MATERIAL (SAME AS IN DAKAR JERSEY)
• BODY-MAPPED FABRIC PLACEMENT FOR HOT WEATHER COMFORT AND DURABILITY

MOJAVE Glove
• VENTED MESH OFF-ROAD GLOVE
• IMPROVED FIT AND UPDATED DESIGN
• VENTED TPU KNUCKLE PROTECTORS
• PERFORATED AX SUEDE™ SYNTHETIC LEATHER PALM
• SILICONE PRINT MIDDLE & RING FINGER + PALM FOR GRIP
• HIGHLY BREATHABLE STRETCH 3D MESH MATERIAL IN KNUCKLE AND FINGERS
• HIGH BREATHABLE LYCRA MATERIAL IN FINGER FOURCHETTES
• LIGHTWEIGHT BREATHABLE BACKHAND CUFF FOR LOW BULK
• HOURGLASS FINGER CONSTRUCTION
• WRAPPED FINGER TIPS FOR INCREASED SEAM DURABILITY
• SOFT VELCRO CUFF TAB
• MULT-E-TOUCH™ SCREEN FUNCTIONALITY
• ENTRY ASSIST PULL TAB

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The brief came straight from the source: female riders wanted something tougher than XC Lite, but with more stretch, ventilation and day-long comfort. In short, something like the men’s KLIM Dakar — but made to fit, function, and perform for women.

KLIM listened. The result is the REBELLE dual-sport line. It’s rugged enough for singletrack enduro, light enough for summer travel, and smart enough for full-blown adventure touring.

The REBELLE jacket blends mobility and durability using ripstop nylon and stretch materials in all the right places. Zip-off sleeves turn it into a vest. Adjustable vents let you dump heat when the tempo rises. And it’s cut to work with armour if you want extra protection.

The REBELLE “In The Boot” pants are equally sharp. Tailored specifically for women, the bib design ensures a reliable fit — with built-in stretch, cooling fabrics, and proper airflow. Like the jacket, they’re armour-ready.

Three colourways, matching gloves and jerseys, and one key idea: this isn’t style over substance. It’s technical riding gear for women who want to get out there and get on with it.

Colors / Sizes / Price :

Jersey

Colors:  Dewberry-Black, Asphalt-Black, Ember Orange-Black
Sizes:    XS – 2XL
Price:    95,00 €

Jacket

Colors:  Dark Sea, Black, Teak
Sizes:    SM – 2XL
Price:    360,00 €

Gloves

Colors:  Black, Teak
Sizes:    XS – 2 XL
Price:     50,00 €

Overall (Bib Suspender Pant)

Colors:  Dark Sea, Black, Teak
Sizes:    SM – 2 XL
Price:     340,00 €

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Summary

Without wanting to give away too much detail, Noraly sold everything (including her Ducati Monster) and flew to India, where her journey begins.

Now Basanti, her Royal Enfield Himalayan, may only have one cylinder, just over 400cc, and a modest 24 horsepower, but this story is by no means sloth-like. It’s a whirlwind of gargantuan proportions.

This epic adventure starts in the Himalayas on a rental. Then, there’s a traditional Indian wedding, new friends, the purchase of Basanti, and wads of cash being exchanged for a carnet in a restaurant. From that moment on, Noraly is driven by an insatiable appetite to explore and, more importantly, to keep going.

I’m not going to reveal exactly where she went, but suffice it to say that her anticipated end-stops became waypoints as the journey unfolded across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe—22,370 miles (35,792 km) in all.

What works?

Noraly is bold. And brutally honest. She tells a bloody good story. And she is humble. Before this expedition, her riding experience was limited to wrestling her Monster through the urban jungle. Boy, did she have a lot to learn when the asphalt disappeared.

People skills isn’t something you can just acquire overnight. Noraly is a natural, and fearless when it comes to opening conversations with people who speak foreign languages she doesn’t understand. We’re drawn right into the daily rhythm of her encounters.

The writing is almost conversational. If you could close your eyes, Noraly might as well be sitting in the same room, enthusiastically telling one story after another. And the conversational aspect takes the book to another level because, just as in real life, her mind occasionally wanders and she calls on the past to explain something that’s happening now.

Riveting? Hell, yeah. As I said, I opened my pre-pub PDF and read it from cover to cover.

Personal connection. Who should read it?

A good book can be informative, amusing, thought-provoking…it can be so much. Free Ride is all of that and more. But is it only for motorcyclists eager to become the next Long Way to Somewhere? I don’t think so.

I can relate to Free Ride because of its simplicity. We’re talking Royal Enfield one-pot thumper. Essentials for survival and a huge portion of enthusiasm. Where skill and experience were lacking, humour and endurance prevailed.

So who is the audience? Experienced and novice overlanders alike. But also anyone still stuck on the couch wondering how to start an expedition should pick up a copy of Free Ride—it doesn’t matter if you want to walk it, ride it, or drive it. Free Ride is inspirational because there are no hi-tech bells and whistles that cost an arm and a leg. Noraly buys a solid piece of simple engineering, dresses up in her riding gear, and goes.

Just to be clear, this book is about getting out and doing stuff with the bare minimum of everything. Ok, Noraly stays in hotels. But come on, in certain parts of the world, that’s the best choice for a solo female traveller on two wheels.

I drive a 1963 Land Rover. You can’t get much more basic than that. So when I listen to Noraly, I can certainly identify with her motivation.

Criticism?

I really can’t fault the book at all. Except that it ends with the promise of a future instalment, and I’m left waiting…impatiently.

This may be Noraly’s first attempt at putting ink on paper—her blog never achieved the success of her YouTube channel (2.8 million subscribers!)—but it works. The prose is honest, compelling, and refreshingly free of kerfuffle. So no. No criticism.

Bottom line?

I can’t say much more without giving anything away. So, if adventure and travel inspire you and you enjoy a good read, buy Free Ride. Then clear your schedule—you won’t want to put it down.

ITCHY BOOTS

ISBN-13: 978-1668092491

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KLIM’s been banging on about “next-gen” adventure gear for a while now, but the X1 Alpha might be the first time they’ve really nailed it. It’s not just about crash protection anymore—it’s about stopping the crash from happening in the first place.

Brains Behind the Brawn

Here’s the big idea: if your helmet’s cooking your brain, crushing your neck, or humming like a wasp’s nest, you’ll lose focus. And out in the wild, losing focus gets you hurt. So KLIM doubled down on both passive and active safety: protection when it all goes wrong, and comfort to stop it going wrong in the first place.

Hand-Crafted Carbon and Custom Fit

The shell is carbon fibre, shaped and smoothed by hand. No bulk. No wasted weight. Just a lean, strong shell with proper airflow built in. Three outer shells. Five inner. Tailored liners. It fits like it was made for your skull—and it’s light enough you’ll forget you’re wearing it until something hits it.

They’ve even thought about the edge: a sleek “infinity edge” that makes slapping on your intercom system easy, without needing a DIY project.

Inside Job: Shock, Heat, and Fatigue

Inside, there’s a layered trio of tech: EPS foam, a Koroyd® core, and more EPS. That Koroyd honeycomb isn’t just for show—it absorbs energy, moves air, and dumps heat before it cooks your head. Heat is the silent killer on long rides, and KLIM knows it. Vents pull air through when you’re moving, and keep it flowing even when you’re stuck behind a herd of goats in 40°C heat.

Four front vents are adjustable. Two cool your head, one your face, and one keeps your visor clear. Simple, effective. No gimmicks.

See Sharp, Stay Sharp

Most riders don’t realise how much their helmet screws with their vision. Distorted optics and jittery transitions fry your brain. KLIM’s Super-HD visors stop that. No blurring. No distortion. Certified Optical Class 1, with or without the Pinlock® anti-fog lens. UV400 protection. And yeah, they go photochromic by default—so you’re not squinting like a mole when the sun hits the ridgeline.

Cuts Through Air, Not Corners

KLIM put this lid through hell in the wind tunnel. Then they did it again on the road. The result? Low drag, no lift, and noise levels that won’t leave your ears ringing for days. The peak visor’s tool-free and tuned for stability, not just style.

Final Verdict?

The X1 Alpha is not cheap. But it’s not trying to be. It’s trying to keep you alive—and keep your head in the game while it does. KLIM set out to raise the bar. They may have just kicked it clean off the stand.

Colours: Gloss Metallic High-Rise Monument, Gloss Concept High Rise-Electric Blue Lemonade, Gloss Metallic Asphalt-Monument, Carbon Matte Black, Matte Peyote-Teak, Gloss Hi-VisWhite, Gloss Concept Petrol-Strike Orange


Sizes: XS – 3XL


Price: from €1,030

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