Summer mesh jacket recommendations?

[PosterFZ6]

Hey guys,

Can anybody recommend me a summer mesh jacket?

Budget: upto $250

I am looking for city riding, for highway speeds I have a Rev'It's RS perforated leather jacket.

I am only going to use the mesh jacket for stop and go traffic in the city.

I want high viz preferrably or lightly coloured jackets (white, yellow etc)

Protection is important, but i want a really good air flow too.

 

[GTPAddict]

Here's what I have for my summer jacket...

Scorpion Hat Trick Mesh Jacket - Blue/Black - New - LG | eBay

I bought it a the local Honda/Yamaha dealer for about $129 last year. It flows really well, comes with 2 liners - one pleated and one waterproof. I really like this jacket.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I have a built mesh jacket that I've had for about a year now and it is still like new even being a "el cheepo" brand. It works great for air flow but doesn't have much armor. I want to get either the A-stars or daniese mesh armor sometime soon.

 

[Motogiro]

I use the Joe Rocket UFO 2 jacket and I think it gets good air flow and has decent protection and armor in the right areas.

 

[Jim Karam]

You didn't say what size you are, but if you can handle an XL or XXL, NewEnough has a great deal on yellow mesh Cortech by Tour Master GX Air Series 2 Jacket :: MotorcycleGear.com . I've enjoyed the blue version for a few years. I particularly like the leather on the elbows and shoulders for protection. It's less than half price if you're the right size!

 

[huy]

I was looking for the same thing and settled with a RS Taichi Armed High Protection Mesh Jacket. I wanted a mesh jacket for the summer but I also wanted a lot of protection and this jacket has it all. It gets good airflow, good quality and has ce armor in the chest, back, elbow and shoulders.

The Rev'it airwave jacket looks pretty good too except for the back protector. I have the pants and they feel very well made.

Here's a link (not affiliated with sbtg):
RS Taichi Armed High Protection Mesh Jacket - RSJ275 White from SportbikeTrackGear.com

 

[crowelor]

If you can find it, I really like my Olympia GT Air with Hi-Viz.

The front and back panels zip down and tuck into the jacket making the air flow really well. They stopped making it, so it might be hard to find in your size.

Olympia GT Air All Season Transitions Jacket - $199.99 closeout special! In stock NOW! :: MSRP: $299.99

 

[PosterFZ6]

I am a size large. Sometimes a medium if the cut is generous.

42inch chest

kind of broad shoulders though


I like that RS Taichi jacket! I think I can swing it.

I considered the Rev it Airwave, the Alpinestars T GP Air and the Icon Hooligan 2.

I have ordered AGV's Solare high viz jacket for $100. I still haven't received it though. I started reading up on it and it seems that it's flimsy.

When i say that I want protection, I am taking the fact about shoulder and elbow armor as a given.

I want a good quality fabrics for good abrasion resistance. In the city I can pull upto 80mph while going over a bridge etc. I would have to see myself sliding on a piece of shit jacket that would burn through and I would be riding on my skin.

On another hand I don't want to overdo protection wise if I am in stop and go traffic.

 

[IndyFZ6]

Here's what I have for my summer jacket...

Scorpion Hat Trick Mesh Jacket - Blue/Black - New - LG | eBay

I bought it a the local Honda/Yamaha dealer for about $129 last year. It flows really well, comes with 2 liners - one pleated and one waterproof. I really like this jacket.

+1 on the hat trick. Great Jacket for virtually all seasons.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I want to try and get one of these and just wear it over my shirt, and since I ride to work every day I could wear it over my work shirt too.

 

[PosterFZ6]

I want to try and get one of these and just wear it over my shirt, and since I ride to work every day I could wear it over my work shirt too.

This might be good for stunt riders since they dont really face the danger of sliding on pavment for hundreds of feet.


I would be worried with the mesh fabric holding all the armor in place from breaking during sliding. Once it breaks none of the armor will stay in place protecting you. It is kind of useless dont you think.

I definitely wouldnt wear something like this, even for casual rides around the city.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I don't think dainese or alpine stars would make something useless, and either way it still would offer more protection then nothing during those 100* Atlanta summer days

 

[PosterFZ6]

I don't think dainese or alpine stars would make something useless, and either way it still would offer more protection then nothing during those 100* Atlanta summer days

It's not useless, it's just not usable for distance rides whether short or long.

I am not an expert on stunters, but they are not usually in danger of sliding across pavement.

They are most likely going to fall and tumble at worst for which these jackets look great.

They are not constrictive thus allowing a lot of freedom of movement as well as air flow for a bike stunt rider.


This would be best used when used under a jacket of some sorts for abrasion resistance.


Ultimately, yes that is better than nothing. But again i wouldn't wear it alone without anything for abrasion resistance.

 

[mayassa]

Dainese Shotgun Jacket - RevZilla

shotgun
or
Dainese Air-Flux
Dainese Air-Flux Textile Jacket - RevZilla

and
Dainese Air-Frame
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-air-frame-textile-jacket

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Being that you're from NYC, I would stick with the High Vis. You know, Rev It USA is based in NYC, I think Brooklyn to be exact. Rev It has a new line of High Vis jackets, I think mesh too.

I have the Rev It Tarmac air mesh in the color blue.

 

[QwickFliCk]

i wear the Icon ARC Mesh jacket..i think i got it for $100 flat from a local dealer

 

[j2theb]

I recently picked up Joe Rocket 5.0 for the summer months (white & black). Decent protection and very open w/o the liner. Great for 75-100 degree weather during the summer.

 

[sloring]

FirstGear Rush Mesh Jacket - 2010 :: MotorcycleGear.com

Too bad you didn't buy this earlier, they had $40 promotional gift card, now it's only $5. But still a good jacket, and you can get teh hi-vis version you wanted. Looks cool and is cool with the mesh.

 

[JimStl]

FirstGear Rush Mesh Jacket - 2010 :: MotorcycleGear.com

Too bad you didn't buy this earlier, they had $40 promotional gift card, now it's only $5. But still a good jacket, and you can get teh hi-vis version you wanted. Looks cool and is cool with the mesh.

That is the same jacket I just got in day glow hi-vis. I'm 6'7" 200 lbs. so I got a large tall. The fit is great, the mesh lets a good amount of air in on hot days, it has good armor, and the price was $150 with a 5% off coupon that The Motorcycle Superstore often runs. I totally recommend it too!

Side note on the day glow color. I have no way to really verify this, but it sure seems to me that I'm being given more space in traffic with this jacket, and that just helps to make for a nicer ride.

 

[PosterFZ6]

Cortech GX Air Series 2

Cortech GX Air Series 2 looks pretty interesting to me.

Any thoughts or comparable jackets out there?