REV-IT RADAR JACKET

by Big Dave
I was riding back over the Western Causeway and got stuck in one of those heavy showers that blow down off the Waitakeris. I got soaked.
The waterproofing ability of my old Touring jacket had gone - after 6 very good years and a lot of miles.
I’ll give it a wash and re-treatment, but it’s a bit road weary and ready to be classified as ‘Adventure Riding kit’ – where a bit of mud and grunge doesn’t matter.
Back on the Western I was cold, said ‘stuff this’ and took the Motomail exit with memories of the Rev-it Adventure Riding Jacket I had borrowed for the Can-Am Spyder test.
I tried some of the Adventure Jackets on, but just wasn’t as comfortable with the thermal liners in place as I was in Radar model, that I rode away wearing.
The Radar has been cut as a Touring or Regular fit.
It’s shaped to be at its best when sitting on a motorcycle with a mostly upright ergonomic.
Tres comfy. It makes a difference having the pre-shaped arms,
I also really like the three-layer system. The thermal and the waterproof layers are removable; it means that it’s a viable jacket for all seasons. It has large vents that should see it turn into a good hot weather alternative too.
The waterproof liner zips out and stows in a pocket at the rear.
Cuffs are fastened with Velcro and it has Velcro fastening over the zipper. The collar is adjustable.
The two big storage pockets at front don’t bunch up when seated – even with glasses case in them and it has two interior pockets for phones and gadgets. (and as I was checking the specifications I read that it also has a document pocket – that I haven’t found yet.)
What I have found is that it’s very warm and very comfortable. I’ve been nice and dry and looked pretty fly through the rest of the winter so far.
The recommended retail price is $550.
I'm very happy with it.
Here’s a video from motomail explaining the Jacket system.

Price and availability subject to change. Talk to the guys at motomail for the full run-down.
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