How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?

[khabel]

I'm after a 2 piece set of leathers and have been hearing good things about the qmoto range of gear but before I make a trip to Hamilton I want to know are they better/worse than similarly priced name brand gear?

[Milts]

I would say that for the price it is the best around bar none.

Some would say that even the high priced stuff is of poorer safety specification than Qmoto.

If you go along to any Wellington group ride (such as the WNCR), you can guarantee there'll be several people in head to toe Qmoto which you could have a look at.

[Matt Bleck]

I haven't crashed in any other brand kit, but I have crashed 4 times now in my Qmoto leathers and they are still mint, well apart from the scuff marks etc.

High quality gear a very good price!

[sil3nt]

I just got a jacket from his new range. Much cheaper than any of the named stuff and it seems to be bloody good quality so far.

You don't have to come to Hamilton http://www.qmoto.co.nz/info/qmoto-fitment-guarantee

But it would make things easier!

Even when i went and saw him i managed to fit myself out with the wrong size jacket that he was happy to swap.

[Quasievil]

I dont mind admitting there are lots of good brands out there, I think for someone investigating the gear (any gear) look at these things and "dare to compare"

1/ leather thickness
2/ Number of rows of stitching
3/ Armor Type

outside that fit and comfort.

I can stack up better than most on the above at lower cost.

happy to help ;-)

[khabel]

pretty much the response I expected to get, just thought I better make sure :)

Hamilton here I come!

[Gubb]

Hamilton here I come!
Isn't Deano still doing the QMoto Wellington Outlet thing?

Surely that'd be easier. Then again, he may kickbox you in the head.

[White trash]

Hey Chris, I can personally vouch for the quality of Q-Moto stuff. It's all I've been crashing in for the past four years and I have yet to sustain a graze or impact injury despite some fairly spectacular "GET OFFS"

And that coming from a guy who works in a dealership selling everything EXCEPT QMoto.

Come get a bike first though ;)

[Spazman727]

I haven't crashed in any other brand kit, but I have crashed 4 times now in my Qmoto leathers and they are still mint, well apart from the scuff marks etc.

High quality gear a very good price!

Maybe if you should try some other brand gear you might not crash so much :innocent:
But in all seriousness its cool that a New Zealand brand can stack up so well against the well established international brands.

[Hitcher]

My only complaint with my Qmoto is its internals. The leather, finish, fabrication and fit are excellent. However the fabric from which the pocket linings are made is suboptimal. After two years of summer riding, I can't use the pockets any more. Fortunately I have hard luggage.

[BMWST?]

suboptimal.
awesome(or not)

[mokomoa]

My only complaint with my Qmoto is its internals. The leather, finish, fabrication and fit are excellent. However the fabric from which the pocket linings are made is suboptimal. After two years of summer riding, I can't use the pockets any more. Fortunately I have hard luggage.

Same here, lining on inside of pants was 1st to go.

[carver]

Same here, lining on inside of pants was 1st to go.

careful, that kind of talk will get you into trouble!

[ops.normal]

Howdy, been riding in the top tier track day kit from Qmoto for the last couple months and it's been great. Equivalent at a 10% discount from a dealer (i.e. branded) was over 30% more expensive. Best bang for buck out there, and a great crowd to deal with to.

Edit - two piece, not in a onsie yet ;)

[slofox]

Same here, lining on inside of pants was 1st to go.

I've been in this gear coming up three years. So far, no problem with linings or pockets. Gets my vote.

[Quasievil]

My only complaint with my Qmoto is its internals. The leather, finish, fabrication and fit are excellent. However the fabric from which the pocket linings are made is suboptimal. After two years of summer riding, I can't use the pockets any more. Fortunately I have hard luggage.

Hiya Hitch, we could have fixed that easy but we have to know about it :yes:

[Gibbo1]

Hey Mr Evil,

I have an older rapid jacket, Was just wondering if it is possible to change the hard armour out for the flexi stuff?

[Milts]

Hey Mr Evil,

I have an older rapid jacket, Was just wondering if it is possible to change the hard armour out for the flexi stuff?

If you can access the hard armor (ie if it has pockets for the armor instead of being sewn in) you can just buy the knox flexiform armor either from Quasi or the knox site and swap it out yourself in a few seconds.

Otherwise you'll need to take it to someone to get it done (I think ratti (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/27455-Ratti) is the local person?)

[ajturbo]

i have had my Q gear for at least 6(?) years... and crashed buckets, fallen off sidecars at taupo, gotten drunk and fallen over while walking (in my leathers) sure they are scuffed a "bit" and when i have the money, i will be off to see mr Q for a new set (2 piece ):yes:

[SPP]

My only complaint with my Qmoto is its internals. The leather, finish, fabrication and fit are excellent. However the fabric from which the pocket linings are made is suboptimal. After two years of summer riding, I can't use the pockets any more. Fortunately I have hard luggage.

I wouldn't feel too bad about that. I have a Teknic and ripped the liner (where the 'cheese sandwich' goes) on the first day... pissed me off no end.

[Ratti]

linings fall apart. No matter what gear you have, no matter what its made of. Think about it, they are made of lightweight fabric inside sturdy hardwearing outers, you'd kinda expect them to eh?

Ease of replacement varies. Some jobs are very easy and others..yes...well... Replacment linings might not always be pretty, but its not the end of the world when they wear out.

Always worth asking about linings if you are particularly attached to your gear.

[davebullet]

I've had my jacket for 2 years. Wear it every fine commute and in the weekends. A bit of care (snoseal) and it looks better than new. No issue with the lining or pockets and they get used. Zips / everything is a.ok.

Also had my qmoto gloves the same length of time. Only thing I've had replaced is the velcro but that is wear and tear due to the sheer amount of use.

So impressed, I recently bought some qrace pants.

Go up and have a fit (try gear on that is). Would I buy again - definitely.

PS: The armour is fantastic and is fitted extremely well. It doesn't move about like other gear I've tried on.

[Quasievil]

Hey Mr Evil,

I have an older rapid jacket, Was just wondering if it is possible to change the hard armour out for the flexi stuff?


Hi possibly, is the elbow armor sewn in or in pockets? if pockets easy as, we can sell you a Knox upgrade
cheers

[Highlander]

My wife was wearing her Quasi jacket when she had and off. She now has new bike / pants / gloves / helmet but barely a scuff mark on the jacket.

I have a Quasi Rapid blue jacket I used daily for 2 years. The zip on the right sleave has lost it's tongue (is that what it is called? - the toggly bit) but still works just fine. The other sleave has something that scratches my arm sometimes, if I'm wearing a short sleaved shirt (which is most of the time) I have yet to turn the sleave inside out to see what it is.
Have just bought myself a 1 tonne textile jacket for commuting because I do 1/2 hour each way and want to carry lunch in my lunch bag rather than wet weather gear.
Still prefer my Quasi jacket though.

[Quasievil]

The other sleave has something that scratches my arm sometimes, if I'm wearing a short sleaved shirt (which is most of the time) I have yet to turn the sleave inside out to see what it is.


It will be the edge of the Vecro holding the armour pocket together, re align the velcro so it doesnt irritate you or clip it back with sissors:yes:

[Highlander]

Cheers Quasi, thought that would be the case, but haven't been bothered enough to turn the arm outside in to check. Like I say it sometimes irritates me.

[avgas]

careful, that kind of talk will get you into trouble!
what like change his diet?

[mulletman]

Mines 14months old and all good, only small gripe is the red Q has faded and is pink now:facepalm: so looks kinda g.......y, need to make it black or something but dont want colour to run, dont wanna unpick cause it'll leave small holes.
Minor stuff so would get blue instead next time.

[Corse1]

linings fall apart. No matter what gear you have, no matter what its made of. Think about it, they are made of lightweight fabric inside sturdy hardwearing outers, you'd kinda expect them to eh?



Yep I will agree with that. Spool pants..lining crapped out in 1 year. Mohsin pants lining crapping out after 1.5 years.

I am in the need for two piece leathers soon so will be visiting Dr Evil sometime this year as I have heard very good reports on the qmoto gear.

[Quasievil]

Mines 14months old and all good, only small gripe is the red Q has faded and is pink now:facepalm: so looks kinda g.......y, need to make it black or something but dont want colour to run, dont wanna unpick cause it'll leave small holes.
Minor stuff so would get blue instead next time.

really, havent heard of that before, we could probably get another logo for you to get sewn on?
I had one customer who liked them to be black so he got a market pen and coloured it in, looks kinda cool to, maybe thats another idea?

[Quasievil]

Yep I will agree with that. Spool pants..lining crapped out in 1 year. Mohsin pants lining crapping out after 1.5 years.

I am in the need for two piece leathers soon so will be visiting Dr Evil sometime this year as I have heard very good reports on the qmoto gear.

Youre welcome to come on over, see you sometime soon !

[davebullet]

Mines 14months old and all good, only small gripe is the red Q has faded and is pink now:facepalm: so looks kinda g.......y, need to make it black or something but dont want colour to run, dont wanna unpick cause it'll leave small holes.
Minor stuff so would get blue instead next time.

I could understand the pink bit if you rode a Honda.... but a Gixxer? Are you sure you didn't test ride a honda with the jacket on just once?

Quasi - Mine has also faded (the Q on the vengence jacket outside armour), but it gets a lot of use in the summer. It's just a fact of life with anything coloured red. Look at a red tank on a very old bike.... it will look pinkish.

[ajturbo]

Mines 14months old and all good, only small gripe is the red Q has faded and is pink now:facepalm: so looks kinda g.......y, need to make it black or something but dont want colour to run, dont wanna unpick cause it'll leave small holes.
Minor stuff so would get blue instead next time.

get hold of BabyB.. she can recolour it for you... yes even in pink ..thats what you want right???lol

she can colour it any colour

[riffer]

I've only crashed once in mine. You can't see where I crashed. All the other gear I was wearing apart from my AlpineStar SMX boots was fucked.

[Skinon]

I have some qmoto leather pants, they are amazing quality! they fell really heavy and sturdy and look great too, i would have a jacket but they didn't have any in my size, so will get one made up eventually.

I have also got a full set (except gloves) of 1tonne gear which is also awesome quality stuff, especially for the price. I think everyone should check out or new zealand made stuff before buying the expensive as brand name gear. At least check it out first. Imagine the products and research these companies could do if we all supported them! Especially for what they can do now!

Support Kiwi!!!

[mulletman]

really, havent heard of that before, we could probably get another logo for you to get sewn on?
I had one customer who liked them to be black so he got a market pen and coloured it in, looks kinda cool to, maybe thats another idea?

Will try the black marker pen i spose its not a big area to weep if it does, thanks for the offer of another logo :niceone:

Mulletman

[mulletman]

get hold of BabyB.. she can recolour it for you... yes even in pink ..thats what you want right???lol...

Ahh no thanks....:bash: :lol:

[Reido]

I've got a rapid blue from Quasi, had it for 3 years now; crashed once, and worn daily. the only things to go have been the zips.

Getting a little small for me now though =\

[Quasievil]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

[Latte]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

When Qmoto become a faceless corporation and people only buy the gear because everyone knows how expensive it is.

I'd be happy not being a name brand in your case......

[BoristheBiter]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

You should send a free pair to someone on the GP/SBK circuit and hope they will wear them. Then everyone will want your leathers. You will become to busy and have to expand and then out source to somewhere else and the quality will drop but people will still wear them because some rider on the GP/SBK circuit wears them and they go fast. You now make only one type of leathers but make them in 100 sizes. Congratulations you are now a named brand.

[Skinon]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

I had never heard of you before, but im relativly new to the motorbike gear scene. But when i got a pair of your pants, i fully thought they were some expensive as foreign brand haha, comparing them to my mates dainese, i'd rather have yours!

[spacemonkey]

I've been crashing in for the past four years and I have yet to sustain a graze or impact injury despite some fairly spectacular "GET OFFS"

Have you thought of taking some riding lessons?
I'm sure Katman would give you a few pointers if you asked him nicely. :innocent:

[ops.normal]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

A call centre in Cairo would just about do it :D

[superman]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

You're specialists not a mass production cooperation. And that's a good thing, you show people you actually care about their personal safety. Name brands... they sell to make money in the motorcycle gear sector.

[Blinkwing]

You're specialists not a mass production cooperation. And that's a good thing, you show people you actually care about their personal safety. Name brands... they sell to make money in the motorcycle gear sector.

M'yeah.

My next jacket/pants are most likely going to be Qmoto when I can afford them. :innocent:

Is there a retailer in Auckland where I can try Qmoto gear on?

[superman]

M'yeah.

My next jacket/pants are most likely going to be Qmoto when I can afford them. :innocent:

Is there a retailer in Auckland where I can try Qmoto gear on?

Hamiltron is right next door mate! It's a great ride if you take the back roads.

[matdaymon]

I've never heard of QMoto before but very glad I've found this thread! Been looking for reasonably priced leather for a couple of months now and being KIWI just ads to the desirability! Now... do I want to take money out of my cage fund to go on a roadie and get some leathers?

[spacemonkey]

and being KIWI just ads to the desirability! Now... do I want to take money out of my cage fund to go on a roadie and get some leathers?

Yup it's the finest Kiwi, Pakistani gear on the net. :rolleyes:

[Mort]

You're specialists not a mass production cooperation. And that's a good thing, you show people you actually care about their personal safety. Name brands... they sell to make money in the motorcycle gear sector.

Thats total bollocks. Every single word.

[superman]

Thats total bollocks. Every single word.

Big companies purpose is?

Have you ever talked to Brett? He is the most decent guy and really cares bout your well-being on a bike. Do they sell specialist items? Yes custom made leathers, no half cocked slightly better than wearing a t-shirt crap. They aren't a mass production company... So every single word bollocks?... you seem a bit... unable to process an entire statement... Too long of a St Paddy's day for you mate?

[Blinkwing]

Hamiltron is right next door mate! It's a great ride if you take the back roads.

No fun on a 250. And when I can afford it, I certainly might. :devil2:

[skinman]

back roads are plenty fun on a 250
I could keep up with much bigger bikes on mine though the twisty bits, its just the open highway that really shows up the lack of power.
In some ways I miss the way the smaller bike could get through corners, the big ones much harder to hustle along.

[DMNTD]

Now... do I want to take money out of my cage fund to go on a roadie and get some leathers?

Are you fucking high? FFS gas up and get to it :apint:

[AllanB]

I find it really interesting that the title of this whole thread is "How does qmoto gear compare to name brand leathers?"
So far we have been going for 7 -8 years, how long do we have to design and supply our own brand to the market until it is ok to be called a Name brand ??

Just curious is all

Easy - you send a set to Sir Al and within 2 months your leathers are plastered all over the worlds motorcycle magazines.

Actually I consider Quasi a NZ brand name.

When the heck are you getting a outlet in Christchurch? I like to try before I buy.

Oh wait - may not be a good economic business move presently ... :facepalm:

[imdying]

You're specialists not a mass production cooperation. And that's a good thing, you show people you actually care about their personal safety. Name brands... they sell to make money in the motorcycle gear sector.How the fuck you come to your conclusions, who would know :facepalm:

[Quasievil]

How the fuck you come to your conclusions, who would know :facepalm:

he is a customer :yes:

[imdying]

he is a customer :yes:It's not the side relevant to QMoto that is in question :no:

[Quasievil]

It's not the side relevant to QMoto that is in question :no:

you lost me, thats not hard tho im dum

[Latte]

you lost me, thats not hard tho im dum


You're specialists not a mass production cooperation. And that's a good thing, you show people you actually care about their personal safety. Name brands... they sell to make money in the motorcycle gear sector.

he means that bit - how does the other guy know that about Name Brands...

[imdying]

you lost me, thats not hard tho im dumThe implication is that because a company like Alpinestars is a corporation, they don't care about the personal safety of their customers, and they only operate to make money. Profit is the driver in any sustainable business, but it is busines after all. Alpinestars for example (http://blog.unleashedmoto.com/?p=1828) put a lot of effort into making their kit useful for their customers (i.e. crash worthy), to imply that they don't care about the personal safety customers is to imply that they'll just sew up any piece of shite and send it out the door, which obviously isn't the case.

I don't agree with Mort (as that would imply that the part about Qmoto is incorrect, which I don't agree with) but I can see why he'd post that, OTT or not.