RS Taichi

thisisbenji · September 17th, 2015, 04:22 PM

Anyone have any experience?

I just picked up a couple of pieces from them. I got the All Season Parka and the Matrix Overpants. I'm hoping they will keep me somewhat warm commuting to work in the fall.

The jacket doesn't seem like it has must abrasion resistance, but it does have armor. It seems like it'll be good for commuting/city riding, but not aggressive riding.

The over pants, well, they're pants. Seem to have more abrasion resistance than the jacket, knee armor is in a good spot. I'll know more after I wear them a couple of times.

snot · September 17th, 2015, 06:22 PM

That is the brand of my 2 pc leathers.
I love them, they saved me when I lowsided.

thisisbenji · September 17th, 2015, 06:32 PM

That's good to hear. I currently have alpinestars two piece leathers but am thinking about picking up a one piece in the spring. I've been eyeing the RS Taichi just to have something a bit different.

Ausoi · September 17th, 2015, 10:49 PM

I have their leather jacket and it saved my shoulder when I went down in the rain. It's held up almost perfectly these 3 years too.

Jasonm163 · September 20th, 2015, 03:09 PM

i have their gloves and jacket, good quality. think its more of non usa product but seems top notch

jkv45 · September 20th, 2015, 07:37 PM

A friend of mine, that races mostly, is sold on RS Taichi.

If you are serious about personal protection, I would recommend a good set of armored street boots if you don't have them. Ankle injuries are a real pain. All it takes is a slow low-side.

MattRichling · September 21st, 2015, 08:11 PM

Replaced my old leathers with the RST arrow jacket and motion pants, plus gloves (forget which ones). Did a good deal of reading and am beyond glad I got them over D or A*. Very happy with fit and quality.

rc racer · September 22nd, 2015, 05:23 AM

I live a few miles away from the US distributor of RS Taichi, Motoliberty in Dallas so I get to see all their products first hand and they are great. Many of the racers in our club including me wear RST suits and they hold up extremely well with seasons of use and crashing.

I don't have as much experience with RST's street apparel but seeing the quality and thoughtfulness they put into their racing gear I'm sure the street gear is also high quality.

snot · September 22nd, 2015, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc racer

I live a few miles away from the US distributor of RS Taichi, Motoliberty in Dallas so I get to see all their products first hand and they are great. Many of the racers in our club including me wear RST suits and they hold up extremely well with seasons of use and crashing.

I don't have as much experience with RST's street apparel but seeing the quality and thoughtfulness they put into their racing gear I'm sure the street gear is also high quality.

I bought mine from Motoliberty in Dallas, they were at MotoGP 2 years ago. Service was great, and the selection was great.

September 17th, 2015, 04:22 PM	#1
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	RS Taichi Anyone have any experience? I just picked up a couple of pieces from them. I got the All Season Parka and the Matrix Overpants. I'm hoping they will keep me somewhat warm commuting to work in the fall. The jacket doesn't seem like it has must abrasion resistance, but it does have armor. It seems like it'll be good for commuting/city riding, but not aggressive riding. The over pants, well, they're pants. Seem to have more abrasion resistance than the jacket, knee armor is in a good spot. I'll know more after I wear them a couple of times. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

September 17th, 2015, 06:22 PM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	That is the brand of my 2 pc leathers. I love them, they saved me when I lowsided. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 17th, 2015, 06:32 PM	#3
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	That's good to hear. I currently have alpinestars two piece leathers but am thinking about picking up a one piece in the spring. I've been eyeing the RS Taichi just to have something a bit different. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

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September 17th, 2015, 10:49 PM	#4
Ausoi ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Loomis, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 (Black) Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 151	I have their leather jacket and it saved my shoulder when I went down in the rain. It's held up almost perfectly these 3 years too.

September 20th, 2015, 03:09 PM	#5
Jasonm163 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Tyler Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 56	i have their gloves and jacket, good quality. think its more of non usa product but seems top notch

September 20th, 2015, 07:37 PM	#6
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	A friend of mine, that races mostly, is sold on RS Taichi. If you are serious about personal protection, I would recommend a good set of armored street boots if you don't have them. Ankle injuries are a real pain. All it takes is a slow low-side.

September 21st, 2015, 08:11 PM	#7
MattRichling ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black Posts: 72	Replaced my old leathers with the RST arrow jacket and motion pants, plus gloves (forget which ones). Did a good deal of reading and am beyond glad I got them over D or A*. Very happy with fit and quality.

September 22nd, 2015, 05:23 AM	#8
rc racer ninjette.org member Name: robert Location: Dallas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2015 R3, 1969 CB160, 2002 TTR125, 2007 KX250F Posts: 96	I live a few miles away from the US distributor of RS Taichi, Motoliberty in Dallas so I get to see all their products first hand and they are great. Many of the racers in our club including me wear RST suits and they hold up extremely well with seasons of use and crashing. I don't have as much experience with RST's street apparel but seeing the quality and thoughtfulness they put into their racing gear I'm sure the street gear is also high quality.