Outstanding air flow, great looks, super-comfy stretch fabric and Dainese quality make this a current favorite for riding during the...
The new Klim Badlands Pro jacket and pants outfit is the very definition of “extreme duty” adventure touring gear —...
When it comes to the Women’s Automag 2 jacket, ICON Motosports claims, “We understand the core needs of the street-focused rider.” They aren’t lying. The jacket does many things and does them all well, which is a rare find for a price under $250. The Automag 2 doesn’t just perform...
My first impression of the Olympia X Moto 2 jacket was very good. The first thing that I noticed when...
The Rev’It Levante textile mesh jacket is a good, solid piece of gear that means business. It’s suitable for wear...
The Rukka Armas jacket and pants represent the highest level of technology for motorcycle gear available today. It includes “everything but the kitchen sink”, as the idiom goes. This includes high-tech goodies like Gore-Tex Pro Shell With Armacor, Superfabric, an Outlast liner and the latest iteration of the Gore “Lockout” closure system (report)....
For those who like the simple approach, the Courageous is a no-frills waterproof jacket with retro styling, armor, back padding...
Much has been written on this and many other sites about “The Quest for the Holy…..” err, sorry…. the “Perfect...
Foreword A big shoutout to Chris at Volt Heat who supplied wBW with the Motorcycle 12V Heated Jacket liner reviewed here, along with the Fusion 12V/7V Dual Source Leather Motorcycle Heated Gloves and Fusion 12V/7V Dual Source Heated Vest already reviewed. I am a warm rider. Introduction While warmer spring...
Ugh, jackets. I have searched long and hard for a 12 step program for jackets. Bags too. The problem with...
The Clover Tekno jacket is the world’s first motorcycle jacket with detachable layers that is certified to the CE EN-13595...
As a born and raised Canadian whose day job consists of pulling wrenches at a diamond mine up in the sub-Arctic half the year, it’s safe to say that I’m an expert on the subject of cold weather and how to deal with it. This Fieldsheer Hydro Heat Textile jacket...
What exactly does “Tuk Tested” entail, you might ask? This jacket has been tested more thoroughly than any other piece...
The Super Speed Tex (the official name) jacket is one of the most popular Dainese summer-weight textile jackets in 2013. In...
The Helite Adventure jacket includes the Helite “Turtle” airbag vest, which is similar to the Helite Airnest vest we reviewed in 2012. But the Adventure jacket isn’t just about the airbag. It’s an premium jacket in its own right and it’s packed with features. Start with a Cordura shell and a “Humax” water-...
Just when you thought that every possible iteration of the classic 3/4-length motorcycle jacket had been done, along comes the...
The British Motorcycle Gear BMG Adventure II jacket is a recent update to the original BMG Adventure jacket (review). The updates include...
In a world where there is very little differentiation in 3/4-length motorcycle jackets, the Dainese Teren is a standout. This adventure-touring flavored design feels as rugged as they come and it includes a host of unique and cleverly designed features. Speaking of unique, Dainese has also designed a simple but...
Fieldsheer is back! Remember them? The Fieldsheer brand is owned by the U.S.-based Helmet House distributor and sales are focused on...
Classic styling, excellent construction, unique D-Dry liner and probably the best venting of any non-mesh 3/4-length jacket I’ve tried makes...
Last year I reviewed the Richa Airstorm WP Jacket and Softshell Mesh Pants and liked them. So when I saw that Richa was introducing the new Brutus GTX jacket and pants, I reached out to Richa to see if I could do a review. They immediately agreed and also sent...
iXS is a new name to the U.S. motorcycle apparel scene. The Swiss company traces its lineage all the way back...
The Held Carese II jacket is designed to compete in the high-end category of all-season 3/4-length adventure-touring motorcycle jackets. The Carese...
The REV’IT! Horizon HV (High Visibility) jacket is a very nice upgrade from the REV’IT! Energy HV jacket we reviewed in 2011. The Horizon jacket, also available in light gray or black, would be an excellent choice for general four-season use. The major difference between the Horizon and the Energy is the...
About KLIM KLIM is well-known amongst motorcyclists for being a technical apparel brand that strives for quality and high performance...
The Alpinestars Cape Town Air Drystar jacket is both unique and unusual. It’s a 3/4-length jacket but the outer shell...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding styles, different weather conditions, hell, there are jackets for even the most niche of markets. Armored hoodies, anyone? Now, add in the fact that the big-n-tall crowd has more than...
The newly revised Firstgear Jaunt T2 jacket could very well be the best 3/4-length motorcycle jacket bargain going today. Everyone...
Introduction to “The Decathlete”: The Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket When I was young and started watching the Olympic Games, the...
Before I dive into why I’m so satisfied with the Mosko Moto Basilisk jacket, let me first talk about another excellent jacket to put things into perspective. For the past three years whenever I’ve undertaken a multi-day adventure motorcycle trip I’ve always turned to the most comfortable, trusted, and reliable...
Introduction With the Summer of 2021 fast approaching (or already here depending on my publish date), I found myself looking...
Introduction wBW has been doing REV’IT! product reviews, collection, and new product line roundups and long-term evaluations of their products...
I’ll admit it: I’m a Belstaff fan and have been for a number of years. Belstaff was the “It” brand back in the day…I’m talking about the way, way back, when engineer boots, jeans and a thrift store leather jacket were all we had. Yep — add a pair of leather garden...
The 2010 AGV Sport Tempest is a good all-around jacket at a very reasonable price. It’s comfortable in cooler weather...
Introduction I’m not seeing much, if anything, in the way of Motonation riding gear being worn or being sold here...
The Belstaff Tourist Trophy jacket is based on the iconic Belstaff Trialmaster jacket (review). But it’s now modernized with D3O protectors and a removable quilted lining. This type of waxed cotton water-resistant design has been used for well over 100 years and has been proven by sailors and anyone requiring protection from...
This is it, folks – get ’em while you can. It’s the end of the ride for the very famous Belstaff...
The Rukka Airway jacket and AirVision pants combo is designed for hot-weather riding. But unlike most mesh motorcycle clothing, this gear...
Introduction Back in Summer, 2018, I was introduced to Czech riding apparel maker, Trilobite. They were a new name to me when I was reviewing their 1860 Ton Up jeans last year despite the fact they have been around since 2012. Having made their mark in Europe over the past...
The new Rev’it Everest GTX jacket is the company’s top-of-the-line product for 2011. It uses the most recent Gore-Tex technology,...