I bought the cheaper (£50!) Tuareg jacket about 5/6 years ago in a kind of lovely nylon type finish but it kept me warm and dry until a couple of years ago when sure enough, it began to fail. I didn't notice the logo on the back when I bought it but noticed it on someone else - and it did look daft. And I certainly wouldn't recommend buying a predominantly white jacket either, especially for all year round riding 
As a devotee of Hein Gericke gear, I replaced it with an all seasons jacket (£199) this has all the bits you'd expect like removable breathable liner, pockets all over the place (but only the breast ones stay dry) and even a detachable bum bag. But what sets it apart, what makes this jacket so good is the removable neck warmer that provides a complete windproof and waterproof seal around your neck. I tuck mine into my BMW 4 helmet and it really is the biz. Then in the summer you just unzip it or if you want a bit of protection, just pull it right down. I've only worn it in England but riding all year it's taken all weathers in it's stride. I also bought one a size bigger than I needed so it is actually quite a loose fit but it's SO comfy on my R1100GS.
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