Rev'it gear...experiences?

[BlackKat]

So my local Duc shop has plenty of good gear to offer, but they are really high on Rev'it. I'm a new rider and not 100% sure what I like. I bought some inexpensive Joe Rocket stuff and well...I got my money out of it, but feel its time to get some proper gear!

My buddies that ride wear stuff like Alpinestars, Vanson and Icon (which is way too flashy for me!) and I usually look to them for opinions, but they are die hard for ONLY what they wear! Any bias opinions there?

This weekend, I tried on some stuff. Looking to start with a quality jacket. The Rev'it stuff is super comfy and fits me well. Its lamb skin...super plush...almost so that it worries me in the event of a crash. its got the armor and looks classy...old school cafe style. Its also realistically priced. i budgeted $500.00 and if I get the "hawk", i'll have change left over for a few pints!

Can I get some real world experiences?

[Veloce-Fino]

The only rev'it gear I own is these gloves:



I am very satisfied with them. Comfortable, look good, durable...

Only been wearing them one season but they have been great. I would recommend them.

[stopintime]

My all weather Liteon textile jacket has been on for almost all of my 30k miles. Not a stitch broken and the liner is still waterproof. The other jacket, an Air, hasn't been used as much and is of course looking brand new.

All the reviews I've read point in the same direction. No FHE, but I expect their leather to be of good quality.

[webspoke]

My wife has some rev'it pants and jacket, and is about to geta 2nd jacket.  The quality and detail is as good as anything i have seen and owned except for maybe the highest end dainese/alpinestars gear.  I think you will be very happy with their stuff. 

[Slide Panda]

http://www.webbikeworld.com/ - is a site that does really in depth reviews and they *really* like the rev'it stuff they have tested.

Aside from the price, I've never heard a bad word about their stuff. And their prices are in line with other top-tier gear makers. And really might be a better value than some as their stuff is really well thought out.

But they also have stuff to fit lots of budget lines. Sure their top of the line stuff is costy, but they do have less costly items.

My only gripe is that their glove side model just doesn't fit me at all  I really like some of their glove, but know they will never fit me.

[ducpainter]

I have no FHE...

I know several people that have 1 piece suits and all of them had issues with the collar chafing. Otherwise they have liked them.

[somegirl]

I really like my Rev'It textile jacket, it's probably done over 25,000 all-weather miles and still going strong.

Not so happy with the gloves, the "waterproof" gloves get sopping wet every time.  They are comfortable when dry though.

[mstevens]

I have Rev'It gloves, boots, and textile jacket. Their pants fit either my waist or my inseam, but don't even come close to fitting both at the same time.

I have no experience with their leather jackets or suits but I'm a huge fan of their stuff as long as it fits. Some of the new Ducati touring gear appears to be made by Rev'It.

Overall, I think their stuff (at least the textile) is similar to Dainese or BMW textile touring gear in quality and features. I'd be suprised if their leather isn't pretty good as well.

At this quality level, it's going to be mostly about fit and features than anything else.

[BlackKat]

A couple of you mentioned the price. I felt they were some what inexpensive..for what I felt the quality was..but as I said, I went in with the mindset of $500.00 for midlevel leather jacket..

How about this...What should I pay for a good quality leather jacket?

[mstevens]

What should I pay for a good quality leather jacket?

Whatever you think it's worth, as long as you can afford it.

Good gear tends not to be cheap.

[stopintime]

500 for a good jacket that you like is not a waste of money. You will have it for many years.
Remember, the Hawk is a "city fit" - probably not as well suited for a forward leaning position as a sport/race fit jacket. Try it on sitting on a bike.

BTW: it's not lamb skin, it's elk.

[BlackKat]

500 for a good jacket that you like is not a waste of money. You will have it for many years.
Remember, the Hawk is a "city fit" - probably not as well suited for a forward leaning position as a sport/race fit jacket. Try it on sitting on a bike.

BTW: it's not lamb skin, it's elk.

Hmm..interesting to know. It was pitched to me a classic cafe style jacket. To me (and my needs) Cafe is more sport bike style riding...Better look into that further. Elk, Huh!..Thats interesting. I am into big Italian watches as well and I have a couple Elk straps. I'm VERY happy with the way they have broken in.

[Goat_Herder]

I have a pair of Rev'it Monster gloves.  The leather is great and protection is adequate for daily use.  My only complain is that they don't make the fingers long enough for me.  That's my only complain.  I also read that the jackets have slim fit.  It works for some but not others.

[mstevens]

I also read that the jackets have slim fit.  It works for some but not others.

I don't know anyone who would think of me as "slim fit," but Rev'It jackets fit me great as long as I go to a size that sounds ridiculously large. Usually if something will accommodate my shoulders it ends up having monkey arms. Apparently, Dutch butts are small than mine, since I can never get their pants to fit.

[ducpainter]

I'd agree that Rev-it products are Euro cut.