When it comes to riding in hot weather, choosing the right motorcycle gear is essential for comfort and safety. Summer-specific riding clothing, like jackets, jeans, and gloves, are designed to keep riders cool while still offering ample protection. Here are five key areas to consider when purchasing summer riding clothing.
Summer Motorcycle Clothing
Things to consider when looking at warm weather riding gear.
Style: Summer motorcycle clothing comes in a variety of styles, from road and urban models to touring and race-oriented garments. When looking for any motorcycle clothing, you should look for a product most suited for your style of riding and use.
Primary Construction: The primary construction of summer motorcycle clothing is crucial in determining its quality and effectiveness. Common materials used in summer gear include textiles, mesh fabrics, and perforated leathers. Proprietary materials like CORDURA and Dyneema-infused fabrics are also becoming more popular and offer abrasion resistance that rivals traditional leather.
Secondary Construction: While the primary construction is important, secondary materials like sweat-wicking liners and reinforced overlays for high abrasion areas can also affect a garment's performance. They may also be used for trim or accents.
Armour: A crucial safety element of any riding clothing, armour protects against blunt-force impacts. Many different types of armour are available, with varying levels of protection and proprietary technology. Consider the placement of the armour, whether it is removable, and whether it is included with the garment.
Ventilation: Keeping cool in hot weather is essential for rider comfort, and ventilation is key to achieving this. Materials used in construction will impact airflow, but garments with additional ventilation and exhaust ports will improve comfort. Look for clothing with effective ventilation for maximum comfort and cooling.
VENTILATOR-XT JACKET & JEAN
Our Ventilator XT has been updated with even more mesh on the outer shell to flow as much air as possible making it a truly versatile jacket for both sports and touring riders when combined with a Ventilator XT jean.
Materials: Maxtex, K300 Mesh, Ballistic / Fixed Quick Dry Mesh Lining, Removable Thermal Lightweight SinAqua Pro Liner
Certification: AA
Armour: Level 2 Shoulder, Elbow and Back
TracTech Evo 5 Collection
The TracTech Evo 5 is the ultimate sports collection, offering premium materials and elite-level protection without compromising on comfort. The collection features suits, jackets, jeans and gloves.
Materials: Maxtex, Fixed Mesh Lining, Removable Sinaqua Waterproof Lining, Removable Lightweight Thermal Lining
Certification: AA - AAA (Product Dependant)
Armour: Level 2 Shoulder, Elbow, Back, Knee, Hip (Depending on product)
OUR FEATURED S/S PRODUCTS
SPECTRE AIR TEXTILE JACKET
When the temperature rises, ventilation, light weight and comfort are key. We’ve engineered the Spectre Air Jacket to deliver on all three counts. Huge K300 mesh panels ensure maximum ventilation. Additionally, our new Maxtex-S lightweight stretch fabric offers a supreme level of comfort, especially when worn over a base layer or T-shirt. We’ve increased attention to detail on all the touch points, including the collar, cuffs, adjusters and zip housings.
Materials: Maxtex / Mesh
Certification: A
Armour: Level 1 Elbow & Shoulder
S-1 Mesh TEXTILE Jacket
Geared towards summer riding and based on the fantastic S-1 Textile Jacket, using the same chassis, the jacket comes equipped with a mesh layer to allow air to flow around the body. Paired with a removable water-resistant lining on the inside to increase the jacket’s practicality.
Materials: Maxtex, K450 Mesh / Fixed Mesh Lining, Removable SinAqua Waterproof Lining
Certification: A
Armour: Level 1 Shoulder
PILOT EVO AIR JACKET
The Pilot Evo Air Jacket is a light weight mesh version of out Pilot Evo sports jacket. Bringing all the great qualities of the Pilot Evo jacket but with the additional feature of a mesh layer to allow air to flow around the body, great for summer riding.
Materials: Maxtex, K300 Mesh
Certification: AA
Armour: Level 1 Elbow & Shoulder
S-1 Leather Collection
Our S-1 Collection is our entry-level range, offering incredible value while maintaining incredible levels of safety. Offering a less aggressive fit than some of out other ranges, the S-1 is perfect for road or track riding - achieving up to AAA CE-certification.
The collection features suits, jackets, jeans, gloves and boots.
Materials: Maxtex, Fixed Mesh Lining, Removable Sinaqua Waterproof Lining, Removable Lightweight Thermal Lining
Certification: AA - AAA (Product Dependant)
Armour: Level 2 Shoulder, Elbow, Back, Knee, Hip (Depending on product)
S-1 Textile Collection
Our S-1 Collection is our entry-level range, offering incredible value while maintaining incredible levels of safety. Offering a less aggressive fit than some of out other ranges, the S-1 is perfect for road or track riding - achieving up to AA CE-certification.
The collection features suits, jackets, jeans, gloves and boots.
Materials: Maxtex, Fixed Mesh Lining, Removable Sinaqua Waterproof Lining, Removable Lightweight Thermal Lining
Certification: A - AA (Product Dependant)
Armour: Level 2 Shoulder, Elbow, Back, Knee, Hip (Depending on product)
