I'm going all-out... narrowed it down to these two...

muffinman · May 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM

... leather jackets / upper body protection. I want leather, HEAVY ventilation, and chest protection built-in --> Alpinestars.

I'll be getting these two upgrades for whichever jacket I purchase:

1.) Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket + A* Bionic Race Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$600

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4408

1.) Alpinestars SP-1 Perf. Leather Jacket + A* Bionic Race Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$580

The SP-1 is fully perforated on the front and has a perf'ed air hump. The Alloy has perf. front panels and mesh in certain areas for more airflow.

I like the sportier styling on the SP-1 and the additional protection that the small air hump provides.. however, my old Dainese perf'ed black leather jacket still felt too hot for me, so I'm really liking the mesh panels on the Alloy.

kahslghalg.. need to pull the trigger today - would appreciate any feedback.

kazam58 · May 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM

If you want the ventilation (which I assume is a major issue looking back at your post) then got with the Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket. You're already bolting an armadillo to your back with that protector, so the little extra protection offered by the air hump won't matter much. That's just my two cents....

snowlife · May 10th, 2009, 05:23 PM

mesh.
I have a Shift air avenger. You can still get pretty warm in it. over 35c=102f anything is hot.
I think the mesh/leather would get hot around 30c=92f with air flow

Remember that any jacket gets hot if you don't have any air flow.

Strider · May 10th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket ... just cause it looks cooler

Snake · May 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM

I prefer the mesh/leather jacket.

TnNinjaGirl · May 11th, 2009, 07:25 AM

Alloy. Looks mo betta.

BlueTyke · May 11th, 2009, 09:11 AM

How is the fit?

muffinman · May 11th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys - I bought the Alloy Mesh/Leather

Both of them are very fitted.. not loose at all (motivation to keep the pounds off)

I'll post some impressions when I get them

paterick4o8 · May 11th, 2009, 05:59 PM

anything with a hump's always got my higher vote

View Poll Results: Which jacket should I buy?
Alpinestars Alloy Perf. Leather/Mesh	8	61.54%
Alpinestars SP-1 Perforated Leather	5	38.46%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

May 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#1
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	I'm going all-out... narrowed it down to these two... ... leather jackets / upper body protection. I want leather, HEAVY ventilation, and chest protection built-in --> Alpinestars. I'll be getting these two upgrades for whichever jacket I purchase: 1.) Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket + A* Bionic Race Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$600 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4408 1.) Alpinestars SP-1 Perf. Leather Jacket + A* Bionic Race Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$580 The SP-1 is fully perforated on the front and has a perf'ed air hump. The Alloy has perf. front panels and mesh in certain areas for more airflow. I like the sportier styling on the SP-1 and the additional protection that the small air hump provides.. however, my old Dainese perf'ed black leather jacket still felt too hot for me, so I'm really liking the mesh panels on the Alloy. kahslghalg.. need to pull the trigger today - would appreciate any feedback.

May 11th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#7
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	How is the fit? __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

May 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#2
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	If you want the ventilation (which I assume is a major issue looking back at your post) then got with the Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket. You're already bolting an armadillo to your back with that protector, so the little extra protection offered by the air hump won't matter much. That's just my two cents....

May 10th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#3
snowlife ninjette.org member Name: snow Location: Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW f800gs Posts: 31	mesh. I have a Shift air avenger. You can still get pretty warm in it. over 35c=102f anything is hot. I think the mesh/leather would get hot around 30c=92f with air flow Remember that any jacket gets hot if you don't have any air flow.

May 10th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#4
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket ... just cause it looks cooler

May 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I prefer the mesh/leather jacket.

May 11th, 2009, 07:25 AM	#6
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Alloy. Looks mo betta.

May 11th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#8
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Thanks for the feedback guys - I bought the Alloy Mesh/Leather Both of them are very fitted.. not loose at all (motivation to keep the pounds off) I'll post some impressions when I get them

May 11th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#9
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	anything with a hump's always got my higher vote