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Macna motorcycle gear arrives

Macna Traction jacket

Motorcycle riding jackets, pants and gloves from European company Macna is now being imported to Australia by Link International.

The company has been making riding gear since 1991 and features a range of jackets, pants, gloves, safety protectors and casual wear for all riding styles.

However, Link International will only import men’s and women’s jackets, pants and gloves.

Macna are a sponsor of international road racers including Jordi Torres, Andrea Locatelli, Jules Cluzel, Julian Simon, Simone Corsi, Michael Laverty, Danilo Petrucci plus Australian Mike Jones.

The company claims their commitment to racing drives innovation and technical advance.

You can check out all the Macna gear available in Australian motorcycle shops here.

Macna Traction jacket

All Macna products use armour sourced from Italian company Safe Tech.

As an example of the products being imported the Traction jacket (pictured top of page) features CE-approved armour for the elbow and shoulder.

For those who want the technical details the CE number is EN1621-1:2012, type B and protection level 1.

The soft back protector is non-CE synthetic rubber.

The all-weather sport-touring jacket is claimed to be waterproof and warm thanks to the Raintex membrane with a detachable thermo lining.

It is available at $249.95 in three colours (Black/Ivory/Orange, Black and Ivory/Black/Fluro Green) and a range of sizes from Small to 3XL.