Your Favorite Jacket Brand...And Why!

justinocean · March 29th, 2014, 08:24 PM

What is your favorite brand of Jacket? What makes it your favorite? Style? Protection? Insulation? Reflective ability? Comfort fit?

JohnnyBravo · March 29th, 2014, 08:54 PM

I like my speed an strength jackets, good protection, fit, style. Pretty sweet company!

eddiekay · March 29th, 2014, 10:23 PM

I bought a used Dainese and I never saw a garment made as precisely. Every stiitch is tight, even, in a straight line or perfect curve. I had high end scuba gear and even they were not as well done.

justinocean · March 29th, 2014, 10:33 PM

Im impressed by Dianese. Im thinking maybe getting leather next year...or this fall.
I just picked up this...love the style so much I got it even though its custom CBR. Thought about unstitching the Honda and CBR patches and taking them off. But I don't know. Any thoughts?

alex.s · March 29th, 2014, 11:13 PM

i'm on my second dainese suit and still using my dainese street jacket. not many people make leathers like dainese. they are cut very stylishly but very comfortably. they do their job extremely well and take a beating. very repairable. good breathing. plus it says dainese on it. very well made leathers. i can't name a brand that beats dainese. unless you go custom made

antiant · March 30th, 2014, 07:12 AM

I only own one jacket and that is Rev'it Ignition 2. I am bias in that I love Rev'it and Dainese out of all the brands due to their styling and overall thought out construction. They also have a little more Euro svelte look, which fits my body perfectly. I do not own any Dainese jackets yet, just boots and I love those. A*s may come in after those two. As far as other brands, I am not fond of the styling (flowery, pink stuff) or I think it's cheap shiit (not protective enough) or both.

250rr · March 30th, 2014, 08:33 AM

Scorpion. SAS Tec armor is standard. Reasonably priced.

JohnnyBravo · March 30th, 2014, 09:32 AM

I know I absolutely love scorpion helmets!

Yakaru · March 30th, 2014, 10:08 AM

Jackets? First place Rev'It, Second place Dainese. The RevIt gear is a bit more functional, Dainese is a bit higher quality and more fashionable.

Jono · March 30th, 2014, 10:09 AM

I like my Alpinestars GP Plus Leather Jacket. Mainly because I got it for a killer deal $250 new! I'll see how I like it whenever I crash. As of now I can't truly say I love it since I don't even know how well it will work. Probably a hell of a lot better than my crappy Bilt jacket I bought when I first started riding. Threads on that jacket are coming undone and the cheap ass leather is falling apart. I'll stick to either alpinestars or dainese, because I feel I get my money's worth with them. My Dainese boots have been through a lot yet they are still looking and working great!

misfitsailor · March 30th, 2014, 10:27 AM

I enjoy my Cortech GX-2 textile sport jacket. It has zippered vents for summer, and a liner for winter. It also has all the usual armor, and isn't too expensive.

JohnnyBravo · March 30th, 2014, 11:23 AM

I feel like I shoulda threw a extra few hundred bucks at the A* suit I really wanted... Damn cycle gear and their we don't have that in store

rasta · March 30th, 2014, 01:48 PM

I also like Cortech

nickjpass · March 30th, 2014, 02:45 PM

one that fits my weird body...

JohnnyBravo · March 30th, 2014, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

one that fits my weird body...

How is your body weird?

nickjpass · March 30th, 2014, 02:51 PM

my nipples are real long

JohnnyBravo · March 30th, 2014, 05:31 PM

You got man boobs? Nipples don't effect jackets

justinocean · March 30th, 2014, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

I enjoy my Cortech GX-2 textile sport jacket. It has zippered vents for summer, and a liner for winter. It also has all the usual armor, and isn't too expensive.

Like the look of your Cortech...too bad they are discontinued.

By the way looks like you have a Puig DB windscreen..?

misfitsailor · March 30th, 2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinocean

Like the look of your Cortech...too bad they are discontinued.

By the way looks like you have a Puig DB windscreen..?

Yup. That's a Puig.

nickjpass · March 31st, 2014, 06:04 AM

@JohnnyBravo mine do.

sharky nrk · March 31st, 2014, 06:17 AM

Fieldsheer, their gear just feels like a bit more quality for a bit less money than some competitors

Jx3 · April 2nd, 2014, 08:31 AM

I have one of the higher price point Joe Rocket jackets and so far, so good. Pretty comfy and lots of options to seal out the wind or let it in. Trim little shape for my petite body, too.
Only went down with it once (ran off the road into a ditch) and she held up great, but dirt/grass and pavement are two different worlds.
Hopefully she never sees the day I meet pavement.

Bigballsofpaint · April 2nd, 2014, 09:01 AM

Love my Shift jacket, going on my 4th season now and its still fine. Also survived my lowside great. Barely noticable marks on the elbow and shoulder, small hole from where the tire pressure gauge was in my front pocket while i superman'd down the street.

capt_bugaloo · April 2nd, 2014, 10:13 AM

I have a Dainese mesh jacket for hot weather. I find it looks great and functions very well - but this brand is quite pricey to buy in the store though.

I have a nice-looking Teknic jacket. Nice quality leather and armour. I'm sure it would do well in a spill, but find that the fit around the shoulders is a bit off: the right shoulder seems a lot tighter than the left. Also some of the minor stitching around the collar has torn after only a couple of thousand miles - not something I would expect from a $400+ jacket. I will not be buying this brand again.

Klondike1020 · April 2nd, 2014, 09:18 PM

ICON
ALPINE STAR

If I could afford dianese ....

And I have been looking at S&s
Are they new ?

cbinker · April 2nd, 2014, 09:35 PM

I have a teknic, what the dealer had other then Icon.

JohnnyBravo · April 2nd, 2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

@JohnnyBravo mine do.

Yuck

nickjpass · April 3rd, 2014, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Yuck

ez12a · April 4th, 2014, 10:05 PM

I have a scorpion assailant jacket, i like it but i'm also eyeing the A* Jaws jacket sometime in the future.

justinocean · April 6th, 2014, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

Yup. That's a Puig.

Puig gets first place for 250 upgrade windscreens in my book. Not that I have a book..

Sirref · April 6th, 2014, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ez12a

I have a scorpion assailant jacket, i like it but i'm also eyeing the A* Jaws jacket sometime in the future.

I wanted that jacket when I started riding but I was short $50 due to spending extra money on getting my 250 past inspection. brakes sucked when I got it :/

Good thing I got the cheaper jacket that I could afford though cuz my arms would look tattooed with scars if I didn't

what size is the jacket? if it's a S/M then I may be interested in picking it up secondhand while you get your A* depending on condition ofc.

justinocean · April 6th, 2014, 02:10 PM

What I really need is a jacket I can wear most of 3 seasons (Down to 55 degrees staying warm enough). And one that looks good and can be worn around somewhat regularly as a jacket (telling people I own a bike without the "Captain America just walked into Wal-Mart" look.
And I'm willing to pay for leather.

JohnnyBravo · April 6th, 2014, 02:12 PM

I wanna dianese jacket so baaaaaaad :/ an a new hi-viz helmet with a big ol sticker on top

Sirref · April 6th, 2014, 02:13 PM

^ can't argue with that, dianese is like the armani business suit of riding.

JohnnyBravo · April 6th, 2014, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinocean

What I really need is a jacket I can wear most of 3 seasons (Down to 55 degrees staying warm enough). And one that looks good and can be worn around somewhat regularly as a jacket (telling people I own a bike without the "Captain America just walked into Wal-Mart" look.
And I'm willing to pay for leather.

Perf'd leather is amazing to me

it flows air like nobodies buisness an I'm less scared to fall... I wear light colored gear though, I always shake my head at my buds in their black leather when it's hella hot out

justinocean · April 6th, 2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Perf'd leather is amazing to me

it flows air like nobodies buisness an I'm less scared to fall... I wear light colored gear though, I always shake my head at my buds in their black leather when it's hella hot out

Thats smart. I'm looking at a the A* Jaws Leather Perforated Jacket right now. Looks sharp and has good reviews. Wish it were less $$$

JohnnyBravo · April 6th, 2014, 02:37 PM

I wish everything costs less or I got paid more... Stupid everything is getting inflated except my paycheck

JohnnyBravo · April 6th, 2014, 02:38 PM

@justinocean
You copyin my kitty?

Sirref · April 6th, 2014, 02:45 PM

I do like that the increasing gas prices don't affect me as heavily, while I may be getting a truck in the fall that'll only get 20mpg for now my bike saves me a lot of pain at the pump. I do miss sub $10 fill ups though.

justinocean · April 6th, 2014, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

@justinocean
You copyin my kitty?

No lol not copyin da kitty (sounds like a slang term for something) but do love the look on your cats face. Nah after i used the "kawasaki sith lord" I remembered I had a pic of my cat with red eyes.

March 29th, 2014, 08:24 PM	#1
justinocean Kawasaki Sith Lord Name: Alex P. Keaton Location: Atlantis Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 62	Your Favorite Jacket Brand...And Why! What is your favorite brand of Jacket? What makes it your favorite? Style? Protection? Insulation? Reflective ability? Comfort fit?

March 29th, 2014, 08:54 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I like my speed an strength jackets, good protection, fit, style. Pretty sweet company!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 29th, 2014, 10:23 PM	#3
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	I bought a used Dainese and I never saw a garment made as precisely. Every stiitch is tight, even, in a straight line or perfect curve. I had high end scuba gear and even they were not as well done.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

March 29th, 2014, 11:13 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i'm on my second dainese suit and still using my dainese street jacket. not many people make leathers like dainese. they are cut very stylishly but very comfortably. they do their job extremely well and take a beating. very repairable. good breathing. plus it says dainese on it. very well made leathers. i can't name a brand that beats dainese. unless you go custom made __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2014, 08:33 AM	#7
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Scorpion. SAS Tec armor is standard. Reasonably priced.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 30th, 2014, 07:12 AM	#6
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	I only own one jacket and that is Rev'it Ignition 2. I am bias in that I love Rev'it and Dainese out of all the brands due to their styling and overall thought out construction. They also have a little more Euro svelte look, which fits my body perfectly. I do not own any Dainese jackets yet, just boots and I love those. A*s may come in after those two. As far as other brands, I am not fond of the styling (flowery, pink stuff) or I think it's cheap shiit (not protective enough) or both.

March 30th, 2014, 09:32 AM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I know I absolutely love scorpion helmets!

March 30th, 2014, 10:08 AM	#9
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	Jackets? First place Rev'It, Second place Dainese. The RevIt gear is a bit more functional, Dainese is a bit higher quality and more fashionable.

March 30th, 2014, 10:09 AM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I like my Alpinestars GP Plus Leather Jacket. Mainly because I got it for a killer deal $250 new! I'll see how I like it whenever I crash. As of now I can't truly say I love it since I don't even know how well it will work. Probably a hell of a lot better than my crappy Bilt jacket I bought when I first started riding. Threads on that jacket are coming undone and the cheap ass leather is falling apart. I'll stick to either alpinestars or dainese, because I feel I get my money's worth with them. My Dainese boots have been through a lot yet they are still looking and working great!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 30th, 2014, 10:27 AM	#11
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I enjoy my Cortech GX-2 textile sport jacket. It has zippered vents for summer, and a liner for winter. It also has all the usual armor, and isn't too expensive. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

March 30th, 2014, 11:23 AM	#12
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I feel like I shoulda threw a extra few hundred bucks at the A* suit I really wanted... Damn cycle gear and their we don't have that in store

March 30th, 2014, 01:48 PM	#13
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I also like Cortech __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

March 30th, 2014, 02:45 PM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	one that fits my weird body... __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2014, 02:51 PM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	my nipples are real long __________________________________________________
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March 30th, 2014, 05:31 PM	#17
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	You got man boobs? Nipples don't effect jackets

March 31st, 2014, 06:04 AM	#20
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	@JohnnyBravo mine do. __________________________________________________

March 31st, 2014, 06:17 AM	#21
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Fieldsheer, their gear just feels like a bit more quality for a bit less money than some competitors __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

April 2nd, 2014, 08:31 AM	#22
Jx3 ninjette.org member Name: Jaria Location: Panama City Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 19	I have one of the higher price point Joe Rocket jackets and so far, so good. Pretty comfy and lots of options to seal out the wind or let it in. Trim little shape for my petite body, too. Only went down with it once (ran off the road into a ditch) and she held up great, but dirt/grass and pavement are two different worlds. Hopefully she never sees the day I meet pavement.

April 2nd, 2014, 09:01 AM	#23
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	Love my Shift jacket, going on my 4th season now and its still fine. Also survived my lowside great. Barely noticable marks on the elbow and shoulder, small hole from where the tire pressure gauge was in my front pocket while i superman'd down the street.

April 2nd, 2014, 10:13 AM	#24
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I have a Dainese mesh jacket for hot weather. I find it looks great and functions very well - but this brand is quite pricey to buy in the store though. I have a nice-looking Teknic jacket. Nice quality leather and armour. I'm sure it would do well in a spill, but find that the fit around the shoulders is a bit off: the right shoulder seems a lot tighter than the left. Also some of the minor stitching around the collar has torn after only a couple of thousand miles - not something I would expect from a $400+ jacket. I will not be buying this brand again. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Last futzed with by capt_bugaloo; April 3rd, 2014 at 05:24 AM.

April 2nd, 2014, 09:18 PM	#25
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	ICON ALPINE STAR If I could afford dianese .... And I have been looking at S&s Are they new ? __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

April 2nd, 2014, 09:35 PM	#26
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	I have a teknic, what the dealer had other then Icon. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

April 4th, 2014, 10:05 PM	#29
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	I have a scorpion assailant jacket, i like it but i'm also eyeing the A* Jaws jacket sometime in the future.

April 6th, 2014, 02:10 PM	#32
justinocean Kawasaki Sith Lord Name: Alex P. Keaton Location: Atlantis Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 62	What I really need is a jacket I can wear most of 3 seasons (Down to 55 degrees staying warm enough). And one that looks good and can be worn around somewhat regularly as a jacket (telling people I own a bike without the "Captain America just walked into Wal-Mart" look. And I'm willing to pay for leather. Last futzed with by justinocean; April 6th, 2014 at 02:10 PM. Reason: Grammar correction

April 6th, 2014, 02:12 PM	#33
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I wanna dianese jacket so baaaaaaad :/ an a new hi-viz helmet with a big ol sticker on top

April 6th, 2014, 02:13 PM	#34
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^ can't argue with that, dianese is like the armani business suit of riding.

April 6th, 2014, 02:37 PM	#37
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I wish everything costs less or I got paid more... Stupid everything is getting inflated except my paycheck
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 6th, 2014, 02:38 PM	#38
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	@justinocean You copyin my kitty?

April 6th, 2014, 02:45 PM	#39
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I do like that the increasing gas prices don't affect me as heavily, while I may be getting a truck in the fall that'll only get 20mpg for now my bike saves me a lot of pain at the pump. I do miss sub $10 fill ups though.

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