Klim Vs. REV'IT: Battle of the MESH Jackets!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Ever wonder how much more of a jacket you are getting when you opt for a company's mid-range jacket over their entry-level offerings? Looking for a warm/hot weather riding suit? We take a deep dive into four offerings from two of the biggest names in moto-apparel.
The subscriber count does NOT match the quality of this video. Great work and I look forward to stratospheric growth with the coming offerings.
Thanks so much...love your channel too...a lot of work goes into these videos as you know!
This type of comment gets posted a lot, but this time it's actually so true. This must be a second channel, right? Impressive.
I concur 💯%
Great video! Some good info to know: our neckbrace that connects to the Cayenne Pro will return in our collection this year.
Great, that makes up my mind as the neck race for those long solo rides is a must have for me so matching with the Cayenne Pro and pants will be ordered shortly and grateful for any idea of what date the neck brace will return? Perfect combination for ride through North Africa 👌
Noraly from itchy boots has proven how well Rev it holds up on her journeys. Nice gear
Revit is gay shit, fits only gay men. You'll never match the fit or status of Klim. Stay in Europe
I really wish they would stop putting "Rev it!" conspicuously all over the jacket. There are four "Rev it!" 's on that Cayenne pro! Plus a logo! It's bad enough when it's just a brand name, but "Rev it!" is basically a slogan. It's like I'm riding all over the place telling people to "Rev it! Yeah! Rev it good!" And from every possible angle! I know people sometimes shy away from a jacket because of the gaudy branding. Do these manufacturers think someone is going to see us on the road and then buy the jacket? Keep dreaming. I bet it hurts sales. Just use your logo, it's great! If you MUST use "Rev it!", please limit it to one; a small one on the left breast or something.
I agree furygan has to be the worst , written across the chest in huge letters , at least revit is small letters
A-FOKKING-MEN BRUUHH 👊🏾🦆
NASCAR mentality
REVIT!!
Probably the best comparison video I've seen before instead of the typical promotion sales videos!
Very well done ! You are a very good communicating the technical information in an entertaining and thoughtful manner ! Thumbs Up !
Thanks for this review. Just to give people a little insight... call it a long duration review... I have the Klim Badlands Jacket and pants. Purchased them in 2011 and have been riding with them since. I ride in all conditions, so long as the ice and salt are gone from the roads. I mostly commute on my bike. The vents are sufficient for moderately warm days, but I am looking at a mesh jacket for summer, because vents don't help much when you're sitting still, or in slow traffic, etc. A note on Klim customer service... I had a crash early on, and slid along the ground for a bit, so I sent the suit in to be inspected while my ribs were healing, making sure they knew I had crashed... they found a leak in the pants and replaced them free of charge, even though its possible the leak was caused by the accident. I can't complain about that. The combination of Jacket and pants cost around $1300, but it has lasted almost 10 years so far and is still in great condition.
Great balance of info, speed, and humor. Subscribed. Thanks
Wow great channel. No one has this level of quality on ACTUAL gear reviews. Hope you blow up. Keep uploading!
this video is no nonsense and doesn't waist viewers time highly appreciate it no personal opinion just useful info
Good information in this video. I was unaware of the neck brace. He seems to think insulated liners are not good, however... IF you live in the west where you leave home in the low 50's and return at the end of the day in the high 90's the Tornado 3 is a winner. IF you live inland from the coast your ride may start in the high 90's and on the coast it will be 55 deg. and drippy wet with dense fog. Tornado 3 wins again for versatility. So depending on where you call home the Tornado 3 may be about as universal as you can find and may be the weapon of choice. Rev'it fits a leaner build and you will likely need to size up. Klim seems to fit with a bit more room. I like both brands.
I got the Klim Induction jacket last year and man, I'm kicking myself in the butt for not getting it sooner!! It rocks!
Since I run really hot anyway, I throw a K-Way overtop and use it during the Spring and Fall. The K-Way also makes it waterproof in the rain.
Keep up the great work.
What is kway?
Finally a channel that looks for jackets that breath, I've been looking for ages for a decent adventure jacket that breaths cause I'm also live in Vegas for the time being
what did you end up going with? I live in SoCal where it gets 100F+ in the summer
Detailed, informative and with a pinch of humour.. Well done. Thank you.
Educated. Relatable. Informative. To the point. Comparative. Entertaining. Unbiased. Factual.
For the sake of demographics, I'm a 29-year-old male, from the US, currently in the PNW, in the adventure category but also have a CBR and a Dyna FXDC in the garage. While I'm a sport rider at heart but my head puts me on my Tiger 800XC almost daily to the tune of 25,000 miles/yr, the Hog meanders around catching the last 1,200 or so miles a year. We differ in that integrated waterproofness is mandatory therefore mesh is not even a consideration. In other words, I gained almost no benefit from this video as I don't see any mesh gear in my near future...however,
That all said, wow. I am impressed and sincerely appreciative of the research, time, and money that you put into this review. I can't say that I have seen a single video that fully encompasses a product class anywhere near as well as you just did in these almost 20 minutes - surely closer to 20 hours if measured on your watch though, at the very least, I would assume. Trying to replace my Astars Andes Drystar jacket has been a nightmare - first going to the Klim Adv Rally jacket (returned), to the Andes Pro (returned) to the Latitude, then bought a Badlands Pro (which will be returned) and just ordered a Kodiak and a Carlsbad. I now officially must keep the Latitude which is so far the winner but I'm still not happy. Had I been able to watch a video of this quality in my product class, you would have saved me a lot of time and money.
The point here is, keep it up. Please. You definitely earned a subscription from me.
Maybe here soon, depending on whether I lose my aversion to cameras before my return periods hit, you may just see me post a side-by-side comparison video of the BLP-Kodiak-Latitude-Carlsbad. If that happens, I hope to do it half as well as you have here.
Thanks, man. Ride far and ride vigilant brother!
Thank you sir! I like the unbiased review. Very informative and best of all, the jackets are within my price range :)
This is absolutely a wonderful comparison. So very helpful and well thought out. One thing I would like to know is how well do the jackets vent? I have always felt the venting on Revit adventure jackets was a little less than Klim. What were your observations? Keep up the excellent work.
Can't get rid of the feeling that I'm watching one of those TV shopping channels. The tone of the voice is just so much like it
Thanks? We are definitely not selling these…
Absolutely the best quality review I have ever seen!!!!!!!!
Terrific, comprehensive, informative and well though out review. It would be interesting to compare one of these premium jackets with some at the bottom of the price range to evaluate how terrible or not they are. For those of us that can't afford or currently justify having the best branding or style. Thanks
What a breakdown, thank you for sharing.
I’ve had jackets from both brands but I’d happily go back to buying gear by Rev’it
I mean WOW!!!!, the best illustrative, detailed, informative and charismatic video/comparison I’ve seen. Thank you for expanding on each feature. 👍🏻👍🏻
This is what I was looking for! Good in depth comparison without going through multiple brands. I hope you have other gear reviews in coming for them. You deserve a sub! 👍
EXCELLENT review! Less than 600 subscribers? You've got to be kidding! Love the presentation, tons of great info distilled down to the key decision factors.
Couldn't agree more about "modular" water resistant liners or quilter bits that are removable.
Much better to have rain gear that goes over the top.
Much better to wear warm clothes.
Great review and very informative as we dont have either REVIT or KLIM dealers in Sri Lanka. In fact KLIM is lesser known compared to REVIT, at least in Sri Lanka. I purchased the REVIT TORNADO 3 and love it. Never even knew the KLIM INDUCTION was an alternative to REVIT. On a personal note I prefer REVIT's european styling but wish they did not put their brand all over the jacket.
Thank you very much for your time. It helped a lot.
High production quality, I genuinely enjoyed this. Good narration voice!
2 years later and still a good video. Nice work sir.
Thank you for the review, I own an induction (3years old) and have had a very positive experience. That said, fit should definitely be a key scoring criteria. I think we all expect good build quality and features at these price points, where I always end up is related to fit. Spending hours and days in these jackets, the fit has to be good, otherwise it is a distraction and all of the other benefits fade into he proverbial sunset. ALL of the vendors are hit or miss for me. Klim is all over the place for fit, but generally it works on my frame.
Very helpful comparison. as I am going to buy the Klim or Revit mesh jackets. One thing you did not bring up is the weight of the jacket jumps up when you move up to the more expensive jacket.
Great review of these jackets. My choice is the S4...I'm American and built like one.
Thanks mate for this video as I was bit confused about klim induction and rev’it tornado. All doubts are cleared. Subscriber no 574.
Excellent, impartial, detailed review... looking forward to more like this
Very serious reviews, and some sense of humor , thumbs up!
If you're only hot weather riding you should take a peek at the Knox Urbane Pro, now their V2 is AA rated this is a real contender to a no thrills hot weather option.
Will do!
Best reviews of these jackets out there, bar none. Thank you!
What a great compiled review😎
Wow exspensive! I bought the Joe Rocket mesh last year for 349$ cdn. Incredible mesh jacket with armor and three layers. Good from cold rainy( waterproof liner) to hot weather with great mesh and venting. I know you can spend a fortune on gear depending on what you like and style. I'm retired on a fixed income so I'm more frugal. Even spending what I did was a very high dollar expense. That said, I'm pissed I didn't find this jacket years ago, it's so fantastic in how weather riding. In past years I'd be riding around in light summer shirt or t/ muscle shirt with zero protection. I guess my body is worth the money spent.
My Joe rocket riding jacket is awful I cannot wait to get rid of it
bought same and it was avail in tall sizing. love it.
Wish more channels would produce reviews like this. First class, from a long armed athletic short bodied European👍
"Riding through Moab in complete defiance of your age....."
I love it!
Bumping up against 60 here, I'm going to be using your phrase!
Excellent video. I only dropped in for a quick look but sat and watched the entire video. And probably a lot poorer now.
Thank you very, very much for this video. I was struggling with finding the exact type of reviews that you provide here. I learned that I need to save my pennies and eventually buy the next level up jacket. I would have been disappointed with the lower level jacket.
Great review format
Thanks for putting out this great review. It is truly valueable. I really like both brand offerings but the fact that you can add chest protection to the Rev'its makes me wanna go in that direction. Thank you
Stellar comparison and breakdown. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow!
This is such a Great Review or every jacket, we need more reviews like this! Great job Bro!
" Complete defiance of your age " sums up my life! Live it while you can!
I’m on the tall and thin side , may arms don’t really fit most jackets but I have an Oxford Montreal , it’s amazing. Not the best mid summer but the thing I like the most is the wrist zippers, zip them one way to get your gloves on ( I wear gauntlet gloves )zip them another way and the wrist vents open and fill your jacket with air , or just zip them closed.
Great jacket.
I have a Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket that I purchased in 2009 and is reaching the end of its useful lifetime. I ride year round in Western Washington, so the jacket gets used almost every day for six months each year. When I purchased the Phoenix jacket, the only competition was styled to look like you were wearing a bustier. Once I got that image in my head, there was no way I was going to wear that. Looks fine on you though.
I've worn the Phoenix jacket in Death Valley and Southern Nevada when the temperatures reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit. At those temperatures, pockets are bad. Pockets block air. If you are going to be riding in hot weather, the more expensive upgrades are not upgrades.
The Phoenix jacket comes with a rain liner which is waterproof, but after 11 years, mine has developed some leaks. Wearing the rain liner, though, extends the useful temperature range to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. I have used the Phoenix jacket down to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the high desert of Southern Oregon wearing interior layers and an exterior rain jacket. The rain jacket turns the mesh jacket into an insulating layer.
I relate all of this because I am planning to switch to a Rev'It Tornado 3 jacket this summer, which is why this video caught my attention. I will be retiring in about 2 years and plan to put everything I still own in storage, packing up the motorcycle, and going on a very long ride through the US, Canada, and Mexico. I will have to go from having a winter jacket and a summer jacket, to having just one all-weather jacket. Though the Phoenix jacket works well, I am intrigued by the thermal rain liner of the Tornado 3. The rain liner of the Phoenix gets a bit muggy. I am hoping the thermal rain liner of the Tornado 3 will extend the lower temperature further and be more comfortable doing it.
Just came across your channel. The amount of information and the way it’s laid out was spot on. I subbed!
Exceptional work! Extremely detailed and objective (actual) review.
I’ve used the Tornado 2 suit for 3 years and over 65,000 miles of Dual Sport and Adv riding - from double/single/and no track in the deep woods of MO/KY/TN, to the open interstate day rides and. NM and CO back roads. Temps from 16F to 109F.
The waterproof (hah) thermal liner is only good as a thermal aid. Rain protection - worthless in the winter and unbreathable in the summer as it’s thermal - and now your suite weighs and extra 30lbs from getting wet / get a rain suite and dump the liner.
At 6’2” and 225lbs - the XXL fits great.
My only complaint with this product is the multiple zipper failures on both the pants and jacket, and some Velcro degradation which is to be expected.
I also now own their Proteus armored jacket as I love the fit, breathable and protection of the armor, and am now able to put any jacket over it for better riding and weather flexibility. Fingers crossed the zipper holds up.
Great review! Im not even buying a mesh jacket (already have the revit tracer air) , but review pulled me in. please keep it up. superb
Finally some logical, factual information. Great video 👍
Great information. Really well put together.
Excellent presentation! Now the analysis paralysis sets in.
The smart buyer, love the benchmark. I've been looking for a summer jacket and will go with Klim after watching this vid.
Great review. I love your analytical yet humorous approach. I’d probably avoid Klim unless they come up with a euro fit (tapered) jacket because I’m an athletic body type not a beer belly type. If they did, I’d try it on and see. I’d remove the armour anyway since I wear an abrasion resistant pressure suit (bull-it airflow suit) with level 2 armour already installed (Knox and Forcefield level 2). I don’t need a rain liner - I take waterproofs if necessary but I live in a hot and dry climate.
I have the Forcefield CE2 Sport Suit, where did you get the information on being "abrasion resistant" I specifically asked the Revzilla guys and they said it was not?...
@@vicorrosiv the compression suit I have is from Bull-it. It’s called the airflow suit and it’s made of covec (which is similar in properties to kevlar). www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/286149
Your confusion seems to be that I changed the armour to a Knox/Forcefield mix because it’s higher rated than the armour that came with it. Most compression suits have no abrasion resistance. You are correct, your forcefield compression suit is not abrasion resistant. Whereas the bull-it claims 6 seconds of slide time (with denim worn on top, with leather it would last much longer). It’s the same SR6 covec layer used in Bull-it jeans.
@@low-costgearbudgettour714 Thank You for the thorough reply, and thanks for the link I am always looking to upgrade to any gear that gets me the out most protection, I actually like this abrasion suit from Bull-it!
Wish you safe rides everywhere you go Bro!
@@vicorrosiv you’re welcome and I’m glad to help. We sound similar. I’m passionate about my safety gear. Although kevlar and covec undergarments haven’t taken off in a big way, they make a lot of sense to me. With rider jeans, the denim will wear out long before the kevlar/covec lining. So then what do you do? Throw them out? Patch them? I’d guess most people would throw them out. By separating the kevlar liner as underwear, you can wear them under any number of pants. I’ve worn my covec suit with jeans, motocross gear, hiking clothes, leathers and textiles.
When I bought my airflow undersuit, the retail cost was £300. However, I found a second-hand but unopened XL suit on EBay for £90 so I snapped it up. Now it’s selling new for half price because it’s discontinued. Good riding, mate!
The klim induction actually feels small to me compared to other brands. It's a bit tight with a light fleece underneath around the arms and pits. I really like the look and snug fit by itself, doesn't have that sagging look.
Great review for level of detail and organization
What do you put in your 11 jacket pockets? Phone, keys, wallet, earplugs, burritos or cheeseburgers, and what else?
Great video. Thanks.
Really great detailed but concise review. Very good, Thank you 👍
Superb review and I wish I’d seen it before buying the Klim. The size is correct but it doesn’t fit anyone slim.
Bought a simple Bohn Armor under mesh protection shirt and pants with CE Level 2 armor and can wear that under any jacket and jeans, etc. I agree about the modular systems as I also have an LS2 Endurance and never wear the linings since I’m in the tropics. So for me, the extra linings are pretty much wasted. But I only paid $250 for the jacket(s), and it pretty much looks like these jackets, with CE level 2 armor in shoulders, elbows, and back.
Glad I stumbled on your review. Well done and very helpful!!
Great vid! Exactly my current dilema: Tornado vs. Cayenne ☺
FWIW I bought an Induction ,I think in 2016... commute 5 days a week with this ever since, with short breaks for another jacket for colder weather. Its held up almost 100%... some weathering of the reflectives. Im using it today. Seems like it will last forever. Easily washed on hand wash cycle with the armor removed.
Great vid. This Phoenician really appreciates!
Well done - nice and thorough review!
I have the Cayenne Pro. It's an tough jacket. The armor is extreme. The only drawback is weight. It's heavier than my other jackets. I love the jacket though.
I'm a fan...best bang for the buck here.
The big thing going up in features is weight. The heavier the jacket the more it wears on you throughout the day.
I have a REV’IT dominator and now a Klim induction.
Last year I rode with the Dominator on the Trans America Trail, now I ride almost exclusively with the Induction during hot summer months.
Problem is not too many choices, its that reviewers don't ride a week using the jacket before telling about it. Gore-tex and synthetic materials behave differently in dry and humid conditions. Real leather breathes but plastic makes you drown on your own sweat.
I just bought a Klim Marrakesh jacket and I love it. It’s a great very high quality jacket.
Great review, great channel
Great job, keep up the good work.
Thanks
great video and clear review i just got myself adventure jacket and was looking around for a basic light mess one for the hotter parts of the world
I don’t plan on using a jacket from these 4 for anything other than blistering hot days so thermal liner makes no difference for me. Which jacket vents more? The Induction or the Tornado? Both are AA rated AFAIK
Induction.
Super informative and very well laid out 😎👍🏾. I dunno 🤷♀️ maybe I need to take a look at the Rally Air?
The one that's on clearance is a good buy right now!
Great video - however, the Tornado is not an "Adventure Touring" jacket, it's a sport touring jacket. The Revit jacket you could/should? have used in lieu of the Tornado is the Levante II.
I like Klim Jacket.💪🏼👍
I have the Klim and was really impressed with the overall quality. These days everything is made so cheap and the Kilm is really solid. Expensive- YES, but will last for years.
It seems like all moto gear manufacturers are taking full capitalist advantage of the 'adventure' riding segment. I can;t blame them; everybody has to make a buck where they can. Anything with 'adventure' (whether it actually is or not) in it's name is suddenly 2x the price it should be.
Want best available comfort and protection? Motoport. Tailor fit, customizable pockets etc, and toughest best protection there is, especially with their optional quad armor. Stretch kevlar or kevlar mesh. Just carry a rainsuit or just ride wet, it dries quickly. The mesh kevlar makes cordura products look like the saran wrap it is.
If I lost my Motoport (it’ll never wear out) I’d definitely buy another. Finest motogear available at any price. Best of all, made in the USA.
Superb review. Thank you.
But how is the ride with each?
It's great informative video mate. Loved it.. 💖
Great video dude!
I have both jackets and love them for different reasons. The Baja S4 is a much cooler jacket and it's not even close. It's my go to jacket for more off-road oriented riding - anything with limited street (less than 30%) and more dirt I take the S4. The Cayenne Pro is much beefier and heavier (surprised you didn't weight them both) and feels better if your doing 60%or more street. I took the Pro on a 21 day ride (WABDR and BC) and found it too hot for the off road sections even with just a t-shirt underneath. That said when dropped below 70 and rained all day (went to 55 degrees) it was great with a fleece under and shell over on the road.
Keep up the great reviews!
Thanks for the comment! I really love the Cayenne...it is a great jacket.
I have the Cayenne Pro. Bought it last summer mostly because of the integrated neck brace option. And the neck brace simply doesn’t exist anymore.
However I wish I bought the Rev’it Sand 3(or I think it is Sand 4 now) series jacket. Cayenne Pro makes sense if one is riding in very hot climates. Sand has slightly less ventilation but still pretty good, and it comes with removable thermal and waterproof liner and a bit cheaper.
Klim makes good quality clothing but they just don’t fit me. When I try a Klim jacket that fits me around chest and shoulders, it is very loose everywhere else. Same with their pants. Legs are just too loose. The armor moves around too much because of that.
Thanks guys, I've been looking for a review like this. 👍
I use the Moose Racing ADV1 suit. It is bombproof. But also incredibly heavy.
I’ve been using the Tornado 3 for 2 years on my Street Triple RS. Can’t really say it doesn’t work in a more aggressive stance. Definitely should have sizes up though.
Great video!
Question: *which jacket has the best ventilation in 100°F+ temperatures?*
Which one should I buy induction or S4 ?
Because of what you said at around 14min into the video, Im extremely surprised you didnt mention Klim marrakesh. And then adda Scott rainjacket (and windproof) on the side :):)
Great video but didn’t wear the other jackets
Great review ! More please
The waterproof liner in the rev'it jacket can also be worn on the outside, looks stupid but who cares when its raining.
Thanks for the video but I am suffering from information overload. I am an afternoon, pleasure, fair weather rider. I am looking for something that would serve that purpose. I am not knowledgeable, nor really interested in abrasion resistance or armour. I figure its going to hurt relative to the speed and terrain. Modular appeals to me because, hopefully, a single purchase will cover all of my riding needs. I had an Olympia with thermal and rain liners years ago that met most of my needs but it was written off on the 'The Tail'.. My leather is hot and heavy and single purposed (looking cool, and abrasion I guess) Any suggestions? Thanks
Awesome review.