Modern Vespa

I have rain pants but my jackets are not waterproof.

Should I get a poncho, and what is recommended?

poncho can be a bit unpractical... a light rainjacket on the top of your normal jacket should work OK.

When I'm riding with my leather jacket on, I have a rainjacket with me, just in case.

If westher forecast says rainy, I wear goretex just because it's easier.

Ponchos are super practical. Slip one over your head. Sit on the seat, pull poncho over your knees and ride away.

the only parts of me that got wet while riding in the rain in Indonesia was my feet from the spray from other scooters.

At destination remove poncho hang up to dry, fold up and put back under the seat.

There will be some "tuning" but that happens with all rain gear. Small towel or ... around ones neck to tighten the poncho against to stop rain from the face /visor running down through the potential gap.

You don't need anything fancy if you don't want to spend the money. Just get something waterproof that fits over your regular armour. I have this Corazzo jacket which is not armoured and fits over my gear. I have a few other similar jackets I wear that I toss in the bike storage when it might rain. You just want to make sure whatever you wear doesn't have any strings or loose bits that may get stuck on something when you're riding.

https://www.psntuning.co.uk/scooter_parts.php?prt_id=2177

https://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/Motorcycle.shtm

You can find reviews here. Frog Togg does so-so.

I use the M51 Fishtail Parka like in Quadrophena.

https://www.rothco.com/product/rothco-m-51-fishtail-parka

If you ride a Vespa, then you need a GorTex rain jacket and pants.
If you ride an old No Name scooter then a poncho is fine. I always found ponchos to work great when I stood or walked and terrible when I rode. The best was a green Army surplus I had years ago.

Seriously, I've tried everything from plastic garbage bags to GorTex rain suits. The problem with PVC coated fabric is you will sweat a lot inside.
My motorcycle gear is a lightweight jacket with a mesh lining.
Then, If I lived in the UK, I'd get the best knowing I need it a lot.

I keep an old Army PT jacket rolled up under my seat to slip over my riding jacket if caught in the rain. While it's not 100% waterproof, it keeps me 'mostly' dry 'most' of the time.
Added bonus is that the dark stripes on it are retroreflective and there are large 'pit-zips' for venting.

This hits a bit on my thoughts....my gear is supposedly waterproof, but a lot depends on how you're riding.....if its light to medium rain and I only have my short commute, I'm happy with what I have. If it's an extended and rainy ride, you're most likely going to want something more effective..... and a second layer of protection never hurts....

WTF do you know about riding in rain? Lol

I use Frog Toggs. I know there are better rain suits than Frog Toggs.

Last year on the first day ride to Wisconscoot 2018, I rode through driving rain parallel to a tornado (did not know the tornado was in the forecast). The wind driven rain actually went through the Frog Togg Pants. The Frog Togg jacket kept me dry, but the pants failed. There was so much water, it pooled up like a lake on my crotch. I think this is why the pants failed.

I am currently shopping for a better water proof pant.

The previous year, I made the idiot mistake of putting my old Frog Togg jacket in the washing machine (warm water). It took off all the rain resistance.
I then read the instructions on the jacket - hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Of course, I did not realize the mistake until I was soaked on the next rain ride.

Bob Copeland
Minnesota

I have a stearns sailing jacket that is very rainproof and fits over my regular riding jacket. It has a hood that I can slip over my head and then put on my helmet - which means no water down the back of my neck!

The rain pants I have are simply some nylon running pants that I've treated with Kiwi Camp Dry tent waterproofing. The water just beads up and rolls off.

I also keep surgical/medical exam gloves in the glove box to wear over my normal riding gloves to keep my hands dry. I'm sure there are other options for this.

I've been taught by the pros. 8)

My Corazzo 2.0 is basically waterproof. I picked up some Rain Chaps for $20 thanks to my VCOA membership (Or was it the AMA???).

Got some Dry Muffs from the Freecycle thread...so I'm pretty set for rain, now that it looks like it won't rain in my part of California again for a week or two...

Whenever I tried a hooded rain jacket, the negative air pressure behind the helmet would turn the hood + helmet combo into a garrote!
If the hood has a vent between the neck and shoulders it should be ok, though.

I keep yellow household cleaning gloves to put over my riding gloves in rain weather. Surgical gloves are great for inside, but cause your hands to sweat.
The best are three-finger waterproof over-mitts.

For keeping feet and shoes dry, use two supermarket carrier bags (one inside the other) on each foot and tied around the lower calf.
Put them on before the rain pants and they'll go on and off much easier.
If they flap a lot, use a rubber band over the arch area ahead of the heel.

Respect for Ryan/F9 (serious respect, in fact), but here's what I've sorted out from year-round NE riding:

- A good, MC-specific jacket with a water-resistant zip-in is preferable to throwing a rain jacket over whatever you normally wear on a ride. Yes, the latter is better than nothing, of course, but thinking long-term in regard to riding gear is the best way to go IMO.

- Going for "warm-enough": The gloves I upgraded to last year (Joe Rocket Windchill) have the same insulation Ryan mentioned with the gloves he reviewed, and have a rubber visor-wipe as well, but (1) were all-(weather-treated) leather, and (2) roughly half the price:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-windchill-gloves

As far as water-resistant lowers are concerned, I'm still sorting that out: I was about to pull the trigger on RevIt!'s cheaper bottoms ($39) via RevZilla, until I read reviews regarding sizing. I'm now going between those and Frog Toggs' Bull Froggs:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/frogg-toggs-bull-frogg-pants

Obviously, all of this is dependent on individuals and conditions.

For cold weather riding on a scooter a skirt with good waterproof boots does a great job of keeping you dry. I have a pair of waterproof Frye's and find only the very bottom of my pant legs get wet even in heavy rain. For non skirt season besides the Corazzo I have a few pairs of waterproof hiking pants with the big zippers. They do a great job but also were not that cheap. I like the ability to toss them on over jeans.

Gloves I have Gore-Tex KLIM and Dainese. I love the KILMs but ironically a PITA to put on with wet hands. If you wear a 3/4 or FF finding gloves with a visor wipe is great. Also Rain-X is your friend. I keep a bottle in all my bikes.

Patagonia makes some good stuff and I have an RLX rain jacket that I love.

Budget is really what it comes down to. Anything Gore-Tex is going to cost you and generally you get what you pay for. You can get less expensive true waterproof gear but generally the downside is breathability. So OK for short rides but not great if it is warm out and you will be on the bike for a while. We makes mistakes when we are uncomfortable so it's worth spending a little if riding in the rain is something you do often.

As far as riding on the rain - I love it, there's something peaceful about it.

Test a small area first. My riding buddy used Rain-X on his windshield, and it turned splotchy and couldn't be removed. Ruined the plastic.

I have not had this issue. Perhaps just the manner in which I put it all on or how the neckline is tailored. Good tip in the yellow household gloves and grocery bags.