Scooter-specific gear?

arnette · December 28th, 2010, 09:48 PM

Anyone have experience with Corazzo or Armadillo 'scooter' specific riding gear? Just wondering about their quality/reputation. I have a leather Icon jacket that I love to death but if I ever pick up a cheap scooter I may want to change my look

http://www.corazzo.net

http://www.armadilloscooterwear.com

johnjohn · December 29th, 2010, 03:59 AM

Pretty stuff, also pretty light weight in the way of protection. Different strokes for different folks.

gfloyd2002 · December 29th, 2010, 04:13 AM

Haven't had experience with the armadillo stuff, but looking at it the high price and really low protection are a bad mix. Clearly a fashion thing that it is hard to get behind from a saftely standpoint.

I have had a friend with a Corazzo jacket. It actually has good protective qualities, 1000Denier and Knox armor. Looks good, too, in a way you could easily wear off the bike and blend in. Cool stuff, imho.

KURT · December 29th, 2010, 07:27 AM

We've all seen folks on scooters, tooling down the road, wearing less gear than their motorcycle brethren. 40 mph; no helmet, gloves or even long pants. Living in denial. The bike may be light weight, but the asphalt is still hard as a rock!

One reason I wanted a sportbike, rather than the Harleys and cruisers most guys my age are buying... It's un-cool, not to wear ATGATT on your crotch rocket. So I'm less tempted to go without.

(If you're 16 years old, and your parents are on the fence about getting a sportbike, point that out to them.)

arnette · December 29th, 2010, 09:03 PM

Most scooter riders I see out there are about 50% to having 'good gear' habits. I'll see people with proper riding jackets but only lightweight wool trousers. Or helmets but with open-face and shields (I have a fear of smacking my chin on asphalt at 40 mph and needing serious maxillofacial reconstructive surgery).

The Corazzo jackets do look fairly decent - not sure of the armor though.

JMcDonald · December 30th, 2010, 07:27 AM

I'd still say knee armor, elbow armor, good gloves, and a decent helmet will cover most of your bases under a pair of jeans and a mildly durable jacket (like a Peacoat or something), especially for the in-town jaunts. This would be probably the best compromise between protecting yourself while still being able to get off and walk strait into the coffee shop and look right at home, if that convenience is important.

I do agree, though, that it is nice how I can look right at home on a Sportbike completely decked out in gear :P .

petiteninja · January 4th, 2011, 08:00 PM

my armadillo jacket is a windbreaker with about 1/8" of foam in the shoulders and elbows...maybe it would protect me if i tripped while walking to my scooter. the padding floats everywhere so it really won't protect you in a crash.

check out dainese for scooter gear. highly protective and incredibly discreet with the padding.

December 28th, 2010, 09:48 PM	#1
arnette ninjette.org member Name: Brent Location: Pasadena CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54	Scooter-specific gear? Anyone have experience with Corazzo or Armadillo 'scooter' specific riding gear? Just wondering about their quality/reputation. I have a leather Icon jacket that I love to death but if I ever pick up a cheap scooter I may want to change my look http://www.corazzo.net http://www.armadilloscooterwear.com

December 29th, 2010, 04:13 AM	#3
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Haven't had experience with the armadillo stuff, but looking at it the high price and really low protection are a bad mix. Clearly a fashion thing that it is hard to get behind from a saftely standpoint. I have had a friend with a Corazzo jacket. It actually has good protective qualities, 1000Denier and Knox armor. Looks good, too, in a way you could easily wear off the bike and blend in. Cool stuff, imho. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

December 30th, 2010, 07:27 AM	#6
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	I'd still say knee armor, elbow armor, good gloves, and a decent helmet will cover most of your bases under a pair of jeans and a mildly durable jacket (like a Peacoat or something), especially for the in-town jaunts. This would be probably the best compromise between protecting yourself while still being able to get off and walk strait into the coffee shop and look right at home, if that convenience is important. I do agree, though, that it is nice how I can look right at home on a Sportbike completely decked out in gear :P . __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

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December 29th, 2010, 03:59 AM	#2
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	Pretty stuff, also pretty light weight in the way of protection. Different strokes for different folks.

December 29th, 2010, 07:27 AM	#4
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	We've all seen folks on scooters, tooling down the road, wearing less gear than their motorcycle brethren. 40 mph; no helmet, gloves or even long pants. Living in denial. The bike may be light weight, but the asphalt is still hard as a rock! One reason I wanted a sportbike, rather than the Harleys and cruisers most guys my age are buying... It's un-cool, not to wear ATGATT on your crotch rocket. So I'm less tempted to go without. (If you're 16 years old, and your parents are on the fence about getting a sportbike, point that out to them.)

December 29th, 2010, 09:03 PM	#5
arnette ninjette.org member Name: Brent Location: Pasadena CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54	Most scooter riders I see out there are about 50% to having 'good gear' habits. I'll see people with proper riding jackets but only lightweight wool trousers. Or helmets but with open-face and shields (I have a fear of smacking my chin on asphalt at 40 mph and needing serious maxillofacial reconstructive surgery). The Corazzo jackets do look fairly decent - not sure of the armor though.

January 4th, 2011, 08:00 PM	#7
petiteninja ninjette.org member Name: LMG Location: nyc Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 177	my armadillo jacket is a windbreaker with about 1/8" of foam in the shoulders and elbows...maybe it would protect me if i tripped while walking to my scooter. the padding floats everywhere so it really won't protect you in a crash. check out dainese for scooter gear. highly protective and incredibly discreet with the padding.