Review Summary The Richa Infinity 2 Adventure is a well-ventilated jacket with Level 1 D3O shoulder, elbow, and back armor...
Review Summary If you’re looking for the main takeaways from this review, here is my summary of Akin Moto’s Defender...
Review Summary The Odessa has vented and stretch panels and feels really comfortable to wear, because of the stretch, it molds to your body nicely Detachable quilted liner and detachable waterproof liner come as standard making this an ideal jacket for touring in as you can take out the liners...
Review Summary The Raven Rova Falcon Textile Jacket is available for a retail price of $271.00 USD CE-1 back protector...
Review Summary Urban styling and really lightweight. Perfect for those that want protection without the bulk or look of a...
Review Summary Comfortable, casual hoody for urban motorcycling and off-the-bike wear. This is not a robust, highly technical piece, but rather, a casual jacket that is very easy to live with, and that offers reasonable protection for short, local rides. It is also, it must be said, pretty cool-looking. A...
Review Summary If you’re looking for the Coles notes version of my Spidi Hoodie Armor Light Women’s Jacket review, here...
Review Summary The Weise Dakota Ladies Jacket offers lots of comfort, CE rated armor, waterproofing, and windproofing at an affordable...
Introduction to “The Decathlete”: The Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket When I was young and started watching the Olympic Games, the athletes who I most admired were the decathletes. Their pole vaulting, hurdle times, javelin throw distances, etc. were never the best compared to those who specialized in only one of...
About KLIM KLIM is well-known amongst motorcyclists for being a technical apparel brand that strives for quality and high performance...
The Gryphon Moto Copper Canyon Pants can be purchased directly from the manufacturer and many retailers across North America. The...
I have long admired REV’IT!’s ability to combine a high degree of technical specification with modern style – clean, slim lines and a look that works just as well off the bike as it does on. That ability shines through in the latest iteration (version 2.0) of the company’s Tracer...
I admit I was intrigued when I saw this jacket described as a four-season garment. As a year-round commuter, I’ve...
Last year I reviewed the Richa Airstorm WP Jacket and Softshell Mesh Pants and liked them. So when I saw...
REV’IT! Sport REV’IT! is a Dutch powerhouse in the motorcycle industry, with a wide range of products spanning virtually every rider type, but the company’s roots are in the adventure and sport touring spaces. That heritage is very much on display with the Component H2O jacket, a lightweight, waterproof, active...
Ugh, jackets. I have searched long and hard for a 12 step program for jackets. Bags too. The problem with...
Introduction With the Summer of 2021 fast approaching (or already here depending on my publish date), I found myself looking...
The Vancouver is a complete technical ADV / Touring suit for around $500 for both jacket and pants. It features waterproofing, tons of pockets for storage, ventilation, CE Level 2 protection, and an included insulated jacket. Straight away, that adds up to a lot of value for the money. I...
Before I dive into why I’m so satisfied with the Mosko Moto Basilisk jacket, let me first talk about another...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding...
Several years ago RevZilla and Cycle Gear (and now J&P Cycles) merged under COMOTO Holdings. This has allowed RevZilla’s team of designers to be involved in the redesign of the house brands and address a lot of the issues from previous generations. Sedici is one of these in house brands,...
Foreword A big shoutout to Chris at Volt Heat who supplied wBW with the Motorcycle 12V Heated Jacket liner reviewed...
First Impressions A Niche Filled Getting stuck without suitable riding gear when encountering challenging riding conditions can be uncomfortable, even...
In some ways, motorcycling is all about appealing to your inner dream. Think about it – adventure-style bikes now dominate the sales charts with the promise (made largely to an aging motorcyclist population in Europe and the US) that these bikes can cross the Sahara, plow paths through thick jungle,...
Introduction It’s not often that I write a multi-part review but I felt it was necessary in the case of...
Introduction I’m not seeing much, if anything, in the way of Motonation riding gear being worn or being sold here...
Introduction wBW has been doing REV’IT! product reviews, collection, and new product line roundups and long-term evaluations of their products for years, and for all the right reasons – they have a diverse product line featuring innovative and versatile riding gear. Past Gear Limitations & Current Option Diversity For most...
When it comes to the Women’s Automag 2 jacket, ICON Motosports claims, “We understand the core needs of the street-focused...
Throwback! The early 60s meets mid-80s or something like that. Belstaff meets Barbour meets M65 Field jacket. The MH1000 jacket...
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...
Introduction If one has been riding motorcycles for a while then the name Aerostich is likely a familiar name. Starting...
I’m not one to shy away from that which is bold, so when ICON introduced the Overlord SB2 Wild Child,...
Due to the lack of motorcycle jackets made specifically for ladies, in the past, a selection was made mostly based on what came the closest to fitting properly. But with the huge influx in ladies on bikes, manufacturers have spent millions of dollars designing and creating motorcycle jackets and full...
With the Albertan riding season now coming to a close, it’s time for the review of this Cadence to go...
My first impression of the Olympia X Moto 2 jacket was very good. The first thing that I noticed when...
First, some background: REAX is a new riding apparel line recently launched by Comoto Holdings – that’s RevZilla and Cycle Gear to you and me. I am fortunate to have friends working within this group, who were willing to speak candidly with me about it, on the condition they be...
What exactly does “Tuk Tested” entail, you might ask? This jacket has been tested more thoroughly than any other piece...
As a born and raised Canadian whose day job consists of pulling wrenches at a diamond mine up in the...
Rukka has rolled out this jacket (and matching pants) for the adventure rider that rides in multi-season, hotter weather doing serious off-road work. That much is immediately clear when you look at how thin, really lightweight and breathable it is designed to be. First Impressions “Is this a windbreaker or...
I’ve had the good fortune of getting to review several pieces of Pilot gear over the past couple of years...