The Short Answer
The number after a Leatt ADV product indicates its level: the higher the number, the more layers, waterproofing, and protection. The name before it tells you what it's designed for. FlowTour is ventilated for warm weather, DriTour is waterproof for all seasons, MultiTour is a system jacket with removable layers, and Rally is off-road oriented. For most riders, a 5.5 DriTour or MultiTour is the logical starting point.
What Do Those Numbers Mean?
Leatt uses the same logic across its entire line, from motocross gloves to adventure jackets. The number indicates a level within the same category. A 7.5 jacket is more extensive than a 5.5 jacket, and an 8.5 is even higher.
What generally increases with the number:
- the water column of the membrane, expressed in K (20K, 30K, 35K)
- the number of removable layers
- the number of pockets, ventilation openings, and adjustment points
- and often the weight and price
Important: a higher number is not automatically better for you. An 8.5 with five layers is overkill if you primarily ride in spring and summer. In that case, you'd mostly be carrying extra weight that stays in your pannier.
The Names: What Is It Made For?
FlowTour: Warm Weather
Ventilation is the starting point. Large air inlets in the panel, and a separate HydraDri rain jacket included for when it does pour. So you ride dry through the shower, but the jacket itself is not waterproof.
This is the choice if you mostly ride in season and feel stifled in a closed jacket.
DriTour: Waterproof in the Jacket Itself
Here, the membrane is integrated into the jacket, so there's no separate rain layer you have to pull on at the roadside. For the climate, this is often the more practical choice.
The 5.5 DriTour features a 20K membrane, AA certification, and Level 2 protectors. For commuting and weekend rides, this is a complete package.
MultiTour: The System
This is the jacket you wear throughout the year. Removable thermal lining, removable membrane, and underneath, a ventilated outer layer. The 7.5 is 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 depending on the version, the 8.5 goes up to 5-in-1.
If you ride all year round and don't want two jackets in your closet, this is the line for you.
Rally: Off-road oriented
More tightly cut, designed for standing riding and loose ground. The 7.5 Rally features a 30K HydraDri Max membrane.
If you ride TET or a lot of gravel, this is the cut that moves best with you.
The Helmet: ADV 8.5
Within its adventure line, Leatt offers the ADV 8.5, a helmet with a removable peak and a photochromic visor that darkens with the light. This saves you from changing visors halfway through the day, and on a long ride through changing weather, that's not a luxury.
If you primarily ride on the road and rarely off-road, a regular touring helmet is perfectly fine. An adventure helmet's peak can cause some lift and noise above 120 kilometers per hour. However, if you ride a lot on sand and gravel, you'll appreciate the peak for blocking sun and flying debris.
For young riders, there's the ADV 7.5 in children's sizes, with goggles included.
What do 20K, 30K and 35K mean?
The K-value represents the water column: how many millimeters of water pressure the material can withstand before moisture penetrates. 20,000 millimeters is 20K.
| Value | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| 20K | More than sufficient for ordinary rain and normal ride duration |
| 30K | Long days in continuous rain, more pressure on shoulders and seat |
| 35K | The top of the line, for those who travel long distances even in bad weather |
In practice, most jackets don't leak through the membrane, but through seams, zippers, and the collar. This is often where the difference between levels lies.
What do AA and Level 2 mean?
Two separate things that are often confused.
AA refers to the garment itself: how well the textile resists abrasion and tearing, according to the European standard EN 17092. The scale ranges from A to AAA, with AAA being the highest. AA is a common and robust level for touring and adventure clothing.
Level 2 refers to the protectors inside, on shoulders, elbows, knees, and sometimes the back. Level 2 allows less force through than Level 1.
Note: back protection is rarely standard in a jacket. Check if it's included or if there's just a pocket for it.
Gloves and Boots
The same logic extends throughout the rest of the line. For gloves, you'll see X-Flow for ventilated and HydraDri for waterproof.
For boots, the HydraDri 7.5 is the most popular adventure boot, with a short version for those who prefer a lower ride.
Three Combinations That Work
Within the ADV line, jacket and trousers connect with a zipper, and the colors are coordinated per series. This makes it easier to put together a set that also looks like it belongs together. Three setups that work in practice:
The Summer Rider
- Jacket: ADV FlowTour 5.5
- Trousers: ADV FlowTour 5.5
- Gloves: ADV X-Flow 7.5
- Boots: ADV HydraDri 7.5 Short
- Helmet: ADV 8.5
Everything focused on airflow. The FlowTour rain jacket goes in your pannier. Choose the short boot if you also need to walk a bit at your destination.
The All-Rounder
- Jacket: ADV DriTour 5.5
- Trousers: ADV DriTour 5.5
- Gloves: ADV HydraDri 5.5
- Boots: ADV HydraDri 7.5
- Helmet: ADV 8.5
The set for those who ride all year round and don't want to worry about the weather. Waterproof from top to bottom, without loose layers you have to put on along the way.
The Off-Road Rider
- Jacket: ADV Rally 7.5
- Trousers: ADV Rally 7.5
- Gloves: ADV X-Flow 7.5
- Boots: ADV HydraDri 7.5
- Helmet: ADV 8.5
More generous cut for standing riding, 30K membrane for long days in the rain, and high boots because you want more ankle support on loose ground.
If you assemble one of these sets via our Leatt gear builder, the volume discount will automatically apply: 10 percent off three items and 15 percent off five. For a complete set of five components, that's a difference of several hundred euros.
Which line suits you?
| Rider Type | Jacket | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mainly summer and good weather | FlowTour 5.5 | Ventilation first, rain jacket in the pannier |
| All year, regular rides | DriTour 5.5 | Waterproof without a separate layer, all-in-one |
| All year, also long trips | MultiTour 7.5 or 8.5 | Layers in or out depending on the weather |
| Lots of off-road and gravel | Rally 7.5 | Cut for standing riding, 30K membrane |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 7.5 twice as good as a 5.5?
That depends on your mileage. The difference lies in layers, water column, and finish. If you primarily do short rides, a 5.5 DriTour will provide almost everything you need. If you take multi-day trips in changing weather, a MultiTour will pay for itself in comfort.
Can I combine a Leatt jacket with trousers from another brand?
You can, but you'll miss the connecting zipper that links the jacket and trousers. On a motorcycle, this prevents drafts in your lower back. Within the Leatt ADV line, jackets and trousers connect to each other.
Can I wear an adventure helmet on the highway?
You can. However, be aware that the peak can cause lift and noise at higher speeds. With the ADV 8.5, the peak is removable, so you can take it off for a long highway ride.
Do I size large or small with Leatt?
Leatt uses a fairly athletic fit. If you wear insulating layers underneath in winter, keep that in mind. Our sizing advice page provides tables per brand.
What is the difference between HydraDri and HydraDri Max?
HydraDri Max is the higher variant of the membrane, with a greater water column. You'll find it in the 7.5 Rally line.
Where to Start?
First, choose when you ride, not which number you want. Summer rider: FlowTour. All year round and preferably no fuss: DriTour. Long trips through all seasons: MultiTour. Lots of off-road: Rally. Only then do you look at which level within that line fits your budget.
If you're still unsure, feel free to send us a message with your motorcycle, your annual mileage, and when you ride. We'll help you figure it out.