Anyone familiar with Xelement?

Josh_kcco · January 21st, 2014, 11:09 PM

Curious if they have decent jackets? With the level 3 armor.
If you have any exsperience with this brand please do tell.

Alex · January 25th, 2014, 02:56 PM

Some related threads linked below; no experience with them myself.

tnr4 · January 29th, 2014, 03:24 PM

My first jacket was an xelement jacket, and I still have it. But I only bought it because it was before I knew anything, and I thought leather=good, regardless of details. It's a nice-looking jacket, and I now wear it only as that -- a lightweight leather jacket for going out. But I will never ride in it. The leather feels thin (compared to my Shift leather jacket), and none of the 'sport' details are there. It feels and fits more like 'designer' leather than riding leather.

It's totally possible that they make better stuff than I bought (mine didn't even come with armor), or that they make better stuff NOW (this was in 2006, I believe). But my jacket is not really even a motorcycle jacket; it's a motorcycle STYLE jacket.

Hope that helps. If it's an issue of money, check into the closeouts on sportbiketrackgear, revzilla, motorcyclecloseouts, and various other sites. You can get legit jackets at ridiculous prices if shop around.

ai4px · January 29th, 2014, 03:32 PM

I had an xelement jacket, only complaint was the velcro was weak and not too sticky. It was a good textile winter jacket, I was actually quite impressed with it. Gave to a friend when I upgraded and he still uses it.

alex.s · January 29th, 2014, 03:46 PM

from my experience with them they are pure ****

Gaige · January 29th, 2014, 03:50 PM

I almost got one but then I found an Icon on sale for $125 bucks - and at that price I figured there was no reason not to get the name brand.

adouglas · February 1st, 2014, 11:11 AM

What is this "level 3 armor" of which you speak?

Neeever heard of it.

cbinker · February 1st, 2014, 11:35 AM

Never heard of the brand. If it is priced good and u like the style go for it, just remember sometimes u get what u pay for.

Josh_kcco · February 1st, 2014, 12:08 PM

I ended going with a racing style xelement jacket. I am on a budge at the moment so I wanted something that would protect me a little. even tho I always wear my striker vest.
this is what I went with...
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Text...et/115632.html

I honestly have no complaint as of right now. it has armor in the elbows and forearm and shoulders along with a back pad. its comfortable, and has a removable inner liner. it keeps me warm and has a lot of vents for summer.

I previously had a scorpion textile jacket but the pads wouldn't stay in place and the local shop didn't have a very good selection of jackets.

stubshaft · February 3rd, 2014, 07:40 AM

I have one of their mesh jackets and find it veerry breathable and comfortable. The type 3 or level 3 armor consists of foam CF pads in the elbows, shoulders and back.

Relatively cheap and better than nothing.

Rogue · February 3rd, 2014, 10:05 AM

My first riding jacket was an Xelement textile and I had no complaints with it. For the price, it was very well put together.

January 21st, 2014, 11:09 PM	#1
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	Anyone familiar with Xelement? Curious if they have decent jackets? With the level 3 armor. If you have any exsperience with this brand please do tell.

January 25th, 2014, 02:56 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Some related threads linked below; no experience with them myself. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 29th, 2014, 03:32 PM	#4
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	I had an xelement jacket, only complaint was the velcro was weak and not too sticky. It was a good textile winter jacket, I was actually quite impressed with it. Gave to a friend when I upgraded and he still uses it. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

January 29th, 2014, 03:46 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	from my experience with them they are pure **** __________________________________________________

February 1st, 2014, 11:11 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	What is this "level 3 armor" of which you speak? Neeever heard of it. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

January 29th, 2014, 03:24 PM	#3
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	My first jacket was an xelement jacket, and I still have it. But I only bought it because it was before I knew anything, and I thought leather=good, regardless of details. It's a nice-looking jacket, and I now wear it only as that -- a lightweight leather jacket for going out. But I will never ride in it. The leather feels thin (compared to my Shift leather jacket), and none of the 'sport' details are there. It feels and fits more like 'designer' leather than riding leather. It's totally possible that they make better stuff than I bought (mine didn't even come with armor), or that they make better stuff NOW (this was in 2006, I believe). But my jacket is not really even a motorcycle jacket; it's a motorcycle STYLE jacket. Hope that helps. If it's an issue of money, check into the closeouts on sportbiketrackgear, revzilla, motorcyclecloseouts, and various other sites. You can get legit jackets at ridiculous prices if shop around.

January 29th, 2014, 03:50 PM	#6
Gaige ninjette.org member Name: Kenneth Location: Tri State Area AZ Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 16	I almost got one but then I found an Icon on sale for $125 bucks - and at that price I figured there was no reason not to get the name brand.

February 1st, 2014, 11:35 AM	#8
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	Never heard of the brand. If it is priced good and u like the style go for it, just remember sometimes u get what u pay for. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

February 1st, 2014, 12:08 PM	#9
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	I ended going with a racing style xelement jacket. I am on a budge at the moment so I wanted something that would protect me a little. even tho I always wear my striker vest. this is what I went with... http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Text...et/115632.html I honestly have no complaint as of right now. it has armor in the elbows and forearm and shoulders along with a back pad. its comfortable, and has a removable inner liner. it keeps me warm and has a lot of vents for summer. I previously had a scorpion textile jacket but the pads wouldn't stay in place and the local shop didn't have a very good selection of jackets.

February 3rd, 2014, 07:40 AM	#10
stubshaft Rode with the Dinosaurs.. Name: Joe Location: middle of the pacific Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 486	I have one of their mesh jackets and find it veerry breathable and comfortable. The type 3 or level 3 armor consists of foam CF pads in the elbows, shoulders and back. Relatively cheap and better than nothing. __________________________________________________ *Fortune favors the brave!*

February 3rd, 2014, 10:05 AM	#11
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	My first riding jacket was an Xelement textile and I had no complaints with it. For the price, it was very well put together. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300

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