Anyone using recent Rev'it gear?

[Gremlin]

I've got a Revit Off Track jacket and Sand pants set, been using them for years and rather attached to them, but wondering whether I should be updating as they've done a few km.

Everytime I look at the vast range I either end up cross eyed or distracted on something else, so perhaps one of you lot might know. Essentially looking for a direct replacement. Doesn't need to survive the depths of winter (got Rukka for that), but does need to breathe well in summer, like the Off Track jacket, out comes both liners and it's just about a mesh jacket (fantastic for adv riding on hot summer days). Mesh pockets, or some kind of pocket on chest is useful as I put my keys and earplugs in them.

I like the Rev'it as I've had a good run out of them and stuff like pants are available in a tall version, which I need. Oh, and I don't want bloody white :crazy:

[nzspokes]

I've got a Revit Off Track jacket and Sand pants set, been using them for years and rather attached to them, but wondering whether I should be updating as they've done a few km.

Everytime I look at the vast range I either end up cross eyed or distracted on something else, so perhaps one of you lot might know. Essentially looking for a direct replacement. Doesn't need to survive the depths of winter (got Rukka for that), but does need to breathe well in summer, like the Off Track jacket, out comes both liners and it's just about a mesh jacket (fantastic for adv riding on hot summer days). Mesh pockets, or some kind of pocket on chest is useful as I put my keys and earplugs in them.

I like the Rev'it as I've had a good run out of them and stuff like pants are available in a tall version, which I need. Oh, and I don't want bloody white :crazy:

my jacket which is 2 years old is very well vented and still waterproof. tested it this morning. In summer its brilliant.

[Gremlin]

my jacket which is 2 years old is very well vented and still waterproof. tested it this morning. In summer its brilliant.
Excellent... what is it??

[nzspokes]

Spectrum I think it is. Has chest and arm vents. Arm vents work well. Its not a mesh one though. I have the mesh pants which are brilliant in summer.

[nbnz]

I've got the Rev'it Vapor set. Very nice but not for hot summer. I'm looking at getting the GT-R Air for summer.

You should try to narrow it down to 2-3 then checkout the detailed videos on RevZilla.com which might help.

[Waipukbiker]

Ive got the revit sand pants and it suits me because both the thermal and waterproof liners can be removed leaving a well armoured lightweight pants for warmer weather especially with the air vents open. My jacket is a Technic Freeway and its been bloody awesome, totally waterproof, 5 separate vents which can be opened for a nice cool airflow around the upper body. Never had to use the thermal liner. But everyone to their own when it comes to gear.

[nzspokes]

Let me know if you would like to try my jacket over the weekend for a ride Gremlin. Would probably fit you. I wont need it as I has my kiddys this weekend.

[Gremlin]

Let me know if you would like to try my jacket over the weekend for a ride Gremlin. Would probably fit you. I wont need it as I has my kiddys this weekend.
Cheers for the offer, but I'm Ok, plus planning to be doing some riding already

[JimmyC]

I have the Defender GTX jacket and pants. Love the jacket, lots of pockets, vents surprisingly well in summer with decent sleeve and chest vents. Proper Gortex liner does the job much better than their previous proprietary version, the name of which escapes me now.

I've lost a bit of weight since buying the pants so the fit is no longer ideal. I also tore them just above the knee area when I snagged the foot peg walking the bike up a ramp. A little dismayed they ripped so easily to be honest, but I like the big vents on the thighs, excellent airflow, especially when standing on the pegs.

[Ulsterkiwi]

most of my gear is Rev'It and I really like it. Its road gear rather than adventure, I have the Energy jacket and factor pants. Plus side is the long fitting pants so agree with you there. The waterproof liner is not removable in this model, I can see the attraction of that. I was looking at the Sand 2 jacket last week and it looks the business. I have a Tarmac Air mesh jacket for the warmer weather, love it. My boots and gloves also come from the Dutchies, when I was buying they were the only ones that I could get a decent fit for my odd shaped feet and hands. And last but not least I have a rain suit, I liked the idea the sizing was a match to their other products.
It seems the importers dont always bring the full range in. Motomail has a good offering from their catalogue.
I was in Bay Riders of Tauranga last week and found they had loads of choice too. I would like to see pants with braces, or braces as an option. To get the length in the leg I find the pants are a bit big in the waist. I went for an Oxford offering which is doing the job well.

[Gremlin]

I have the Defender GTX jacket and pants. Love the jacket, lots of pockets, vents surprisingly well in summer with decent sleeve and chest vents. Proper Gortex liner does the job much better than their previous proprietary version, the name of which escapes me now.
Hydratex I think? I do think upgrading to Goretex would justify the expense on new gear...


It seems the importers dont always bring the full range in. Motomail has a good offering from their catalogue.
I was in Bay Riders of Tauranga last week and found they had loads of choice too. I would like to see pants with braces, or braces as an option. To get the length in the leg I find the pants are a bit big in the waist. I went for an Oxford offering which is doing the job well.
Yeah, often the whole range isn't available, but when you consider the cost, number of sizes, triple for some ranges with short regular and tall... you can see why. I've bought a few things from Motomail, but for something major like the suit, I'd rather import in exactly what I want, than settle for what's available. I'll also freely admit to waiting for clearances or something, as even importing, regular price ain't cheap... btw, the Proton pants (old model now, but I've still got that pair) did have built in braces.

I've just remembered why I ruled out the Sand 2 jacket. It has snaps on the wrists, rather than the velcro my other jackets have. Snaps are damn annoying under gloves, so that's not an option for me. Re the Sand pants, I didn't realise when buying that they had 2 removable liners. In summer it is nice having both removed, plus big venting pockets when standing, but I can't say I often use the thermal liner. For both jacket and pants the thermal liners are bulky vs normal thermals, so I use those rather than the suit liners most of the time.

Oh, and there must be a long connection zipper between jacket and pants...

[JimmyC]

The Defender jacket has the snaps on the wrists too. You get the sizing around the wrist spot on with velcro then from then on you just close the cuff with a zip. Over that though, a snap goes over to keep it closed. A second zip works from just below the elbow down to open the vent all the way to the wrist if desired.

Having watched quite a few Revzilla vids before my purchase, I think most of that generation of Rev'it gear works the same way in the cuff department.

[Gremlin]

Having watched quite a few Revzilla vids before my purchase, I think most of that generation of Rev'it gear works the same way in the cuff department.
I know there were complaints about the zips coming undone, but it's been so little on the Off Track it's hardly a concern. The Sand pants side pockets do unzip heaps. Freaken annoying.

The initial goretex range was defender, legacy and something. Now there are about 8-10 GTX jackets :blink: Trying to figure out what's where is most of the problem... Revzilla has 51 jackets for example.

Still, maybe I'm safe. Looking on FC-Moto they've got a few great prices on jackets and pants, but XXL Long pants in the ones I looked at aren't available...

[Grubber]

I've had revit gear for a long time now and it seems to do the business good as.
On my 2nd set of all weather jacket and pants (dont ask me what style they are) but they are real waterproof and cool in the summer.
My 2 piece leathers i have had for about 5 years is still going strong (although they may have shrunk a bit) and my 1 piece has had a couple of crashes but still good.
I will buy again for sure, great gear.:headbang:

[JimmyC]

The initial goretex range was defender, legacy and something. Now there are about 8-10 GTX jackets

Fwiw I'd not buy another 3 liner system again. I'm sure you'll know with your Rukka Armas how not having to faff around with liners, especially one for rain, is a good thing. Goretex pro shell all the way next time for me. I'm eyeing up the Klim Badlands, purely because it has many more vents than the Goretex Rev'it gear.

[Gremlin]

Fwiw I'd not buy another 3 liner system again. I'm sure you'll know with your Rukka Armas how not having to faff around with liners, especially one for rain, is a good thing. Goretex pro shell all the way next time for me. I'm eyeing up the Klim Badlands, purely because it has many more vents than the Goretex Rev'it gear.
Hmmm, the thing is, I don't mind the 3 liner system from a slightly different view. Yes, it's shite for the depths of winter type rain, as the outer shell gets soaked, the liner doesn't really stand up to heavy stuff, and now thermally, you're screwed. However, for that stuff, I'd use my Rukka coz it lets nothing through (even tested in 16-20 hours of rain).

For a regular go-to suit however, the Rukka is way too expensive and hot to wear adv riding and I'd die in hot summer weather trying to wear it (for all 1 month of hot summer weather we get...). My normal process there is to use the Rev'it, throw a cheap rain jacket over the top and it's pretty good. Only problem is you do sweat inside the rain jacket as it's not breathable and on the outer layer of the bike jacket, however, rain stops, take off jacket and you dry out fast.

I do struggle to believe how a goretex jacket, great for winter rain, will breathe enough for adv riding. If it does, then hell, it sounds perfect :yes:

[JimmyC]

I do struggle to believe how a goretex jacket, great for winter rain, will breathe enough for adv riding. If it does, then hell, it sounds perfect :yes:

If it's got enough vents I don't see breathability per se being an issue. That's my theory anyway :cool:

[Gremlin]

If it's got enough vents I don't see breathability per se being an issue. That's my theory anyway :cool:
Haha, maybe on your 250... On my tank it's a bit harder and a bit slower, unless I twist the throttle - then it's just plain :eek:

[Transalper]

I had been considering the Rev-It Sand gear but in the end I'm about to bite the bullet and commit the $$$$ to the Klim Badlands gear.
I'm tired of having to put a liner in or jacket over (done both ways with various jackets and pants) when the rain comes and I believe the venting in this stuff will be adequate. I also have it on good authority from friends using the Klim gear that when the vents are closed the water stays out as it is supposed to.

Having an official Klim distributor to get it direct from here in town helped with my final decision too.
Only down side is it's price is getting like I may end up sitting at home with flash gear but no gas money for a while :pinch:

[JimmyC]

Well if you do make the purchase I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

Oh and Gremlin, don't be size-ist ;-)

[Crim]

Klim gear that when the vents are closed the water stays out as it is supposed to.


be interested to hear your thoughts TA, cheers Crim

[eldog]

Have you tried BMW gear?
I have the Rallye 3 which suits me, 3 season gear.
There maybe other styles.
However range is always limited in nz.

[SNF]

I got a pair of Rev'it pants from Motomail 2 years ago. Ridden through a storm - proper one with thunder, lightning and gusting winds. Stayed dry thanks to the waterproof liner, had to stick them in the dryer once I got off the bike though. Got a second hand near new Rev'it jacket since then. Both seem great. Without the thermal and water proof liners it doesn't get hot in summer. I can see a few good years wear in them yet.

[SNF]

Blind ass me, I didn't realize this was the adventure section. Rev'it is good for commuting/general riding. Don't think it'll handle adventure riding too well, not the stuff I have and have seen.

[Gremlin]

Have you tried BMW gear?
I have the Rallye 3 which suits me, 3 season gear.
There maybe other styles.
However range is always limited in nz.
Yeah, range is limited, sizing is unknown. Also kinda a case of better the devil I know. Also, recently BMW lost the rights to produce goretex gear (to Rev'it actually). That said, if I couldn't get what I wanted, then yes, I'd consider. However, owning a BMW, I don't want to be that rider. :D

Blind ass me, I didn't realize this was the adventure section. Rev'it is good for commuting/general riding. Don't think it'll handle adventure riding too well, not the stuff I have and have seen.
It is in the adventure section as I'm specifically looking at the adventure range. Not interested in leather, hybrids of leather etc. Rev'it has a nice range of adventure related gear, but has far too many options, with no easy way to seemingly drill down through it (like specify you want a long connection zipper on textile and it gives you the available options).

[Gremlin]

Ok, did some digging if anyone is interested, here's my take on the goretex jackets. I think I've got them in sort of year range order.

Revit Jackets

Poseidon GTX (2013) - replaced Everest
Magnetic fasteners, Superfabric
Non-removable Goretex
Removable thermal liner
Long + short connection

Chronos GTX (2013) - replaced Turbine
Front is mesh, less pockets
Goretex liner is also a soft shell jacket
Long + short connection
Pairs to Neptune and Poseidon pants

Neptune GTX (2013) - replaced Legacy
More features than Legacy
Removable Goretex + thermal liner
Long + short connection

Everest GTX (2011 top of range)
Commuter-touring
Armacor, SAS-Tec Armour
Non-removable Goretex
Removable thermal liner
Long + short connection

Defender GTX (2010 still in range and below Poseidon?)
Adventure Jacket
Superfabric, SAS-Tec Armour
DWR coating on outer shell for water
Removable Goretex + thermal liner
Long + short connection

Legacy GTX (2010)
Touring
Removable Goretex + thermal liner
Short connection only

Nevada GTX (end of line?)
Touring
Knox Armour
Removable Goretex + thermal liner
Short connection only

[Gremlin]

Just bought a Defender GTX 2XL Jacket on closeout from Revzilla, US$399. Interestingly, they aren't allowed to ship Rev'it internationally any more.

So now I've also signed up to Youshop :devil2:

I'm out of luck for 2XL Long pants tho :weep:

[JimmyC]

Revzilla have 30% of selected Rukka right now too...

[Oscar]

Blind ass me, I didn't realize this was the adventure section. Rev'it is good for commuting/general riding. Don't think it'll handle adventure riding too well, not the stuff I have and have seen.

I've had some good experience with Rev'it stuff on Adv rides.
I had one jacket for almost a year and told the dealer that there was a small problem with some stitching and I didn't think it was as water proof as it should be, it was replaced at no charge! This was despite the fact that I had two big offs wearing said jacket and it showed...

[JimmyC]

I don't think I'll go Rev'it again tbh. I've already mentioned the large tear around the knee from walking into the foot peg, I was pretty surprised how easily and how far that tore. Then a couple weeks back the plastic buckle of the waist adjuster came off in my hand off whilst I was adjusting it. On closer inspection it was held in place with just two stitches. Neither incident fills me with confidence the gear would hold up well in a slide down the road.

Earlier this year I had to send my jacket away for repair when the zip on one sleeve cuff got snagged so badly on the mesh underneath it tore the mesh, and still refused to free itself. This has also happened on the other sleeve now. Not great design from that viewpoint.

[Oscar]

When we were planning a ride in Malaysia I went looking for something a bit lighter but still waterproof and came up with this Leatt Pro Jacket.
I've had it for about a year, and apart from it being a bit fiddly around the neck (where you can use a brace), it's a very good piece of kit.

http://www.leatt.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/a/capture_6.jpg

[Woodman]

I don't think I'll go Rev'it again tbh. I've already mentioned the large tear around the knee from walking into the foot peg, I was pretty surprised how easily and how far that tore. Then a couple weeks back the plastic buckle of the waist adjuster came off in my hand off whilst I was adjusting it. On closer inspection it was held in place with just two stitches. Neither incident fills me with confidence the gear would hold up well in a slide down the road.

Earlier this year I had to send my jacket away for repair when the zip on one sleeve cuff got snagged so badly on the mesh underneath it tore the mesh, and still refused to free itself. This has also happened on the other sleeve now. Not great design from that viewpoint.

The zip on my sand pants did the same thing, and the leg zips aren't that flash either IMHO. Will try something else next.

[Devil]

I know its too bloody late, but the bottom of the rev-it range and the top are worlds apart in quality. I've heard plenty of people bitching about Jacket X or Pants Y yet when you push them a bit harder you find out they've got the cheapest one possible (bloody Kiwis). Have had the Sand (original) and Defender currently (2.5 years old now?) and the Defender is great. Noticeably better than the Sand in multiple areas such as zip quality, snap closures and waterproofing of the outer layer (to stop the outer getting waterlogged).
Mine gets thrashed daily and it has been great.

My only complaint is on the pants, the rough part of the Velcro around the boot area gradually rubs at the liner until it burs up and starts catching. Still works though!

Just about to run all mine through a waterproofing cycle again with techwash. Again another area where people suck - not doing the recommended maintenance and then complaining it isn't as waterproof as it was. Same goes for all Goretex goods.

[Gremlin]

Just on Devil's note, the upper range does have technology like ripstop, which stops any holes getting bigger etc. Specifically noted and explained in some of Revzilla's videos.

Defender was top of the line a few years back, so while the tech is a few years old, it was top spec.

Where do you get the techwash Devil?

[Devil]

Most of the main outdoors stores. It's a Nikwax product designed for synthetic materials, specifically GoreTex and SympaTex type stuff. Key part about washing this stuff though for maintaining the water repelency is chucking it straight in the dryer after the wash.

[Taxythingy]

I flew over a car at roughly 100kph thanks to a Smidsy in my 3 week old Sand 2 jacket. Scuffs on the shoulder where that hit the road and some minor scuffs on sleeves. Armour worked perfectly. If I'm going smdown again, I intend for it to be in that jacket or its replacement in a few years. Can't comment on durability, but it feels well put together. Very fortunate timing and good decision on my part.

Would buy again.

[nzspokes]

Anybody use one of the Air jackets?

[Gremlin]

Anybody use one of the Air jackets?
I stopped wearing leather because there wasn't enough summer to justify it.... not sure there is enough summer to justify an Air jacket? :lol:

[nzspokes]

I stopped wearing leather because there wasn't enough summer to justify it.... not sure there is enough summer to justify an Air jacket? :lol:

I overheat badly at times. And a lot on the way home from work. I know it will only be a few months jacket but worth it.

Lookin at this, http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejktarmacair.aspx

[JimmyC]

I know its too bloody late, but the bottom of the rev-it range and the top are worlds apart in quality. I've heard plenty of people bitching about Jacket X or Pants Y yet when you push them a bit harder you find out they've got the cheapest one possible (bloody Kiwis). Have had the Sand (original) and Defender currently (2.5 years old now?) and the Defender is great.


Usually that would be true but my issues have been with their former top of the line Defender GTX jacket and pants. The design with the mesh under the zips that easily gets caught in the zip is a bad one.

Gremlin also mentioned they have ripstop fabric which is true, but if the panels come apart at the seams as easily as my knee panel did walking into a foot peg, the ripstop won't get tested.

Perhaps both items were made on a Friday afternoon?

[Devil]

Could have been. It happens. Haven't experienced the mesh getting caught under the zip. Funny how some of those things are a pain in the arse if they haven't naturally folded themselves in the right direction from first use. Then they just wear in a certain fold which always gets in the way.

Haven't had anything other than stationary or near stationary crashes in the Defender kit and you wouldn't even know.

[nzspokes]

Got my new vented jacket. Brilliant thing.

[Ulsterkiwi]

I overheat badly at times. And a lot on the way home from work. I know it will only be a few months jacket but worth it.

Lookin at this, http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejktarmacair.aspx

I got one of those last summer from Motomail. Really happy with it. Perfect for short trips and about town. Havent tried it on longer rides but if and when it gets warm enough will be giving it a go.