October 17, 2013 – Here’s a quick video only of the Impulse LED jacket. This is a new company that...
Outstanding air flow, great looks, super-comfy stretch fabric and Dainese quality make this a current favorite for riding during the...
The 2010 AGV Sport Tempest is a good all-around jacket at a very reasonable price. It’s comfortable in cooler weather and it does a good job at keeping out moisture on casual rides. There are literally dozens of motorcycle jacket reviews that have been published on webBikeWorld over the years,...
You have to give a lot of credit to Icon. After all, they busted in to a market jam-packed with motorcycle...
The Dainese Alien Leather Jacket (“Giacca Alien Pelle”) and Alien Leather Pants (“Pantaloni Alien Pelle”) are made with supple ultra-quality leather...
It doesn’t get much cooler than this. The Firstgear Hypertex Mesh II jacket has excellent air flow. The pants aren’t quite as cool if you’re riding behind a fairing however. Both the jacket and pants are very comfortable. The jacket runs true to size; the pants seem a touch short....
The Joe Rocket Blaster perforated leather jacket is relatively inexpensive. It also mates to all current Joe Rocket pants. But...
As I pulled this jacket out of the box, I have to admit, my expectations were not high. I had...
Finer mesh than some competitors provides better fit. Nice styling and very good air flow keeps you cool on the hottest days. Comfortable pants have full-length liner and stay cool when you’ve reached your destination. The jacket has a simple but effective wrist closure. The pants have zippers on back...
The Castle Slate jacket is inexpensive but it has all the basics, including a Hitena nylon shell, a mid-weight removable...
For those who like the simple approach, the Courageous is a no-frills waterproof jacket with retro styling, armor, back padding...
I covered the Rynus Ruah jacket in part one of this three-part series on Rynus motorcycle clothing. I’m not sure why I decided to write about the Ruah first, when the Charisma is the “top-of-the-line” Rynus jacket, but no matter. Rynus also makes the “Genesis” jacket, and it holds the number three...
The Tourmaster Intake Air Series 2 is one of several Tourmaster jackets that have similar design features. It is available in...
I was very excited to test the Alpinestars Core leather jacket because it is offered in a perforated model which...
The Teiz Motorsports Tioga perforated leather jacket and the Camino non-perforated leather jacket have the styling and comfort of textile and the protection of leather, all at a relatively low price. The Teiz Motorsports Cross Continent textile mesh one-piece suit was reviewed on webBikeWorld just about one year ago. Teiz was a new...
The goal: a winter motorcycle riding outfit without the bulk. We’ve done this before — sort of. Long-time webBikeWorld readers...
The M-Tech T-Sport leather jacket is a modern take on the classic leather motorcycle jacket. It has a few hidden...
Great-looking short jacket with external armor that is also a design feature. Relatively light weight nylon shell makes this a jacket for warmer weather. It has a number of zippered vents on the outside, but permanently attached internal liner prevents most of the air from getting through. Teknic is known...
First Impressions A Niche Filled Getting stuck without suitable riding gear when encountering challenging riding conditions can be uncomfortable, even...
AGV Sport has been in the motorcycle apparel business for many years and their gear is very popular with street...
Summary The Speed and Strength Coast is Clear jacket has a surprise up its sleeve — literally! Match it with a pair of Coast is Clear pants for a do-it-all outfit at a bargain-basement price. Background There must be a zillion motorcycle apparel brand names, all competing with each other...
A well-constructed, stylish leather jacket with elbow and shoulder protection for the fashion-conscious rider. Cut specifically for a woman’s body,...
I’ll have to confess that I don’t know much at all about Rynus clothing, other than “Rynus” must have something...
Comfortable jacket works surprisingly well in warm weather. The wild “Rasta” colors are also highly visible and the jacket is available with several other unique graphic patterns. If you’re a smaller motorcycle clothing manufacturer competing with the big guys, what do you do? Don’t follow — lead! It’s a story that has...
I take safety seriously and encourage ATGATT riding. From that perspective, the jacket is second only to a helmet in...
Is this the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycle clothing? That’s the analogy that kept coming to mind as I peeled...
A good looking, versatile riding jacket that is built to last. MotoGP Apparel — you see adverts for it now and then… But they don’t seem to have as much of a marketing push as many of the big names like Joe Rocket, Fieldsheer and Scorpion (yep, I think they’re...
Summary Comfortable jacket for street or touring is adaptable to a wide variety of weather conditions. Good looks and relatively...
Very good quality open weave mesh jacket with hefty-feeling armor and excellent air flow. Mesh motorcycle clothing has evolved dramatically...
Note: This article was first published in 2004. The Vortech jacket has since been discontinued, although a few can still be found at various retailers. Leather is back! Leather motorcycle jackets have been around forever, but they’ve been collecting a bit of dust on the racks over the last few years...
No, you’re not seeing the theoretical offspring from a union of Honda and Energizer battery logos in the photo above....
The best of both worlds? The leather should provide good abrasion protection and the textile provides good air flow. Comfort...
The Super Speed Tex (the official name) jacket is one of the most popular Dainese summer-weight textile jackets in 2013. In fact, it’s so popular that it has nearly sold out in every color and size this summer, with retailers asking for more. It’s functional yet stylish, with right on fit...