Top 10 summer motorcycle jackets 2024
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- In this review we are going to be looking at ten of our favourite summer jackets. We don't do every brand out there, obviously, but we do tend to be quite picky, so I think you can be reasonably confident that we're going to be talking about some of the better, summer jackets on the market.
But I suppose the first question has to be: 'what is a summer jacket'? And for us the answer is any jacket without a waterproof membrane. There are, of course, a lot of lightweight, waterproof jackets out there; but the way we see it, when it's hot the last thing you want anywhere near your body is a waterproof membrane. And that's because a membrane is going to get in the way of our ability to sweat effectively. And when it's hot we need to be able sweat properly, as this is the body's natural mechanism for cooling itself down.
When we're hot, glands beneath the skin secrete sweat, allowing it to come to the surface. This liquid then needs to be able to evaporate; and when it does, the transition from a liquid state to a gaseous one, requires energy. The creation of this energy draws heat from the skin, and as a result we feel cooler. It's a process known as 'evaporative cooling'. But if your sweat cannot evaporate, it stays on the surface of the skin, and instead of cooling down, we just get hotter.
Now even though all waterproof membranes are, to some degree, breathable, any membrane is going to impede the escape of sweat in its gaseous form. And that's why, in the hottest conditions, or when we're working hard on the bike, you want to be wearing a jacket that does not have a membrane.
But there are lots of jackets that don't have membranes. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are heavier; some are lighter. Some flow lots of air; others flow less. And, of course, the styling of jackets without membranes knows no bounds. And so what we are going to do today is look at lots of different summer jackets. There's more than one way to skin a cat, and so we are going to be talking about many different jackets that all have one thing in common.
They are all designed to help you stay cool when the weather gets hot. Anyway, let’s take a look at some of these jackets.
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As a bit of trivia, it is surprising the difference in comfort between a white (light coloured) mesh jacket and a black mesh jacket when riding in 38C temperatures in Queensland. Interesting variety that you covered. You do a good job on these videos.
For me it isnt suprising at all. Black cars get significantly more hot in the sun than white ones. Ships are coloured white so the a/c doesnt have to work as hard. Common knowledge honestly.
@@XxAdminChllaxXLeaves one to wonder why so much of summer motorcycle gear is only ever sold in black.
@@TeslasSecret I agree.
Klim Marrakesh is good for maybe 70-85degF. It does not flow as much air as needed in the hot SW USA. I bought it last year after your reviews. Then I decided on trying the Klim Induction jacket and pants as well. Much better about 80degF. In fact, I just returned today from 1800 miles trip from central Arizona up to SW Wyoming and back wearing the Induction gear. This morning at 9,000ft elevation campsite it was 58degF when I started. Had T-shirt, Klim Zephyr, Klim Induction and Scott’s rain jacket over it. As I dropped in elevation it started warming. By the time I arrived home it was 98degF and I was down to the T-Shirt and Induction jacket and it was tolerable.
Great info as always..thanks Chris. That waistcoat plays havoc with my HDTV..😁 .
Thank you for all your helpful reviews!
I bought the Klim Marrakesh Jacket and Pants as my first riding gear and you are completely right with the comfort of it and the flexibilty with the layering approach. Im always happy to put it on and riding in it, as you dont even notice it after a few minutes.
Please do keep in mind that you need at least some parts of the layers always with you to be prepared for a condition change, so you will at least need a somewhat big tankbag or something similar. The Scott layers dont pack that small, but i always have those and the zephyr with me to be prepared, as i dont want to ride cold or wet, so my tankbag is always 70% filled with only that already. Still, no regrets on my decision to buy it - comfy, flexible, good looking and easy to put on even with a normal office outfit under it (jeans, tshirt and sweater).
Just one quick note about the video production:
I do find it a bit strange to see camera angles where cap doesnt look into the camera, it feels like this could be improved easily. The different angles could then be used to show the gear from other perspectives or close ups.
Still, im looking forward to every new video of you. Thanks again for the great content! ❤
Best regards from germany
Very informative. Thank you.
I’ve done a 1000km in a full GoreTex jacket under 34 degrees. As long as you’re riding it’s feasible. On my way back I had torrential rain and heavy winds, reason why I decides to wear this jacket instead of my simple Mesh. Good decision!
I just bought a riding shirt… two days ago, just missed me. Still love my Berring Norris!
Highly recommend
Came for jacket reviews and learned about science of sweating😅
What's happened to the halvarssons light grey coloured merino base layers with the orange stitching btw??
That line discontinued. Replaced by Comfort Outlast which is same (without the orange lines)! www.motolegends.com/motorcycle-accessories/base-layers?Brand=Halvarssons&
That Rokker shirt interesting design. I need to source a rack/holder for my bike so I can carry an axe. But I suppose I’d not be able to ride through London, right?
Do you gents across the pond never wear the Klim Induction Pro? The sizing is huge but then thats room for layering.
“Summer” at the Arctic Circle or the Tropic of Cancer?
I'd like to match Brema with Brema AA pants
Hi,why not include prices as at time of making the video?
Driving traffic to their website….
Gossamer?????
Are you saying it’s rubber Johnny thin? 😂😂😂
Still no Knox… still no agreement.
I was really hoping he’d talk about Knox too as he does such a nice job detailing riding gear.
£569 for the Rokker Black jacket….erm, no thanks.
He's the best motorbike dealer and supervisor
This video is waaayyy too short, mate
Sarcasm?
Half of these jackets, are not suitable for hot summer days. Nice jackets yes, but impractical for hot rides...
Nice selection of jackets . . . for men. C'mon, Chris, how about a mention of women's jackets? Several of those styles you displayed have women's counterparts. You don't even have to do a separate video.
Yes, good point. I will do so in the future. I suppose I wrote the script believing that women would not be watching a video about men’s jackets. I will do better. CP.
@@Motolegends My husband (also a rider) and I watch all your very entertaining videos. We've learned so much from them! I can now tutor riding friends on the nuances of armor, merino wool, single-layer jeans, laminated vs. drop-liner jackets, the differences among summer, summer-waterproof, and winter gloves, etc.
I watch the men's new-item apparel videos on your youtube channel, then I go looking on your website for a women's analog. It's always a treat when Sara does a women's video. She's already sold me two jackets and several other items all the way across the Atlantic. Sometimes I have to wear men's items, either for sizing--my big feet only fit in the Daytona MStar, not the LadyStar--or for features--Klim Badlands Aero Pro gloves don't come in women's sizes.
I can see that you folks are truly committed to bringing in quality women's gear. I just like to needle you a little.
Keep up the wonderful videos--we'll be watching and buying!