Comments on: Rev’It Cayenne Pro textile motorcycle jacket review

By: Hanif Jaffer

Hanif Jaffer — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:49:25 +0000

Thanks for your quick (and thoughtful) reply. I appreciate it.

Upon further reading, it looks like most people suggest that leather is the best. I agree with you, however that in rainy areas (like mine), textile is probably a better choice.

Perhaps a good compromise is to get tight-fitting leather (with good CE armor) and a cheap rainsuit that can be quickly donned over the gear when rain threatens.

That way, leather isn’t exposed to the wet/dry cycles that are detrimental to their effectiveness.

Thanks again. Great blog, BTW. Lots of useful info (e.g. SentryPro)

By: drfaulken

drfaulken — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:26:49 +0000

Hello Hanif,

First off, I am sorry about your accident. As you noted, motorcycle safety gear fit is often just as important as construction and materials. I have lost a lot of weight recently and have had to buy more gear so that it fits properly.

I don’t wear my Knox Sport Shirt under my jacket during the summer. It is too hot where I live to wear it. I will start wearing it again once the temperature cools down.

I have switched back to a perforated leather jacket for summertime wear. It has CE-approved armor all the way around and I feel safe in it. When the weather cools, I will switch back to my Cayenne Pro. For me, the material selection has to do more with the weather (cold and rainy here during the fall).

If you do most of your riding when it is warm and sunny, I would say leather all the way. If you ride in different temperatures and the rain, you should look into textile.

Did that help? Please feel free to email me with more questions, too.

By: Hanif Jaffer

Hanif Jaffer — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:48:20 +0000

Wondering about whether you are still using the Knox Sport Shirt under your jackets? I see that you tried Motoport but had some bad experiences with them.

I just had an accident and my armor rotated out of the way. Before I get back on a bike, I want to make sure that I have better gear. I was going to bite the bullet and get the Motoports, but your experiences convinced me otherwise.

What do you think is the best combination: the Knox shirt/short with fabric jkt/pants or just good-quality leathers (with an aftermarket good back protector)?

Thanks,
Hanif

By: drfaulken

drfaulken — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:57:30 +0000

Hi Dandy, thanks for posting the pictures. I am going to post some of the pictures here as well. Hook and loop wrist adjustment delaminating: Rain liner loop fraying (what's up the fabric below the loop? Is that folded over or frayed?). Collar adjuster is broken (left side), snap is collar broken (right side, on tab):

By: Dandy

Dandy — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:47:03 +0000

I’m not sure you received my private email but thought this might work. I’ve posted the pictures in Snapfish since the pic files are pretty big. Here’s hoping I got this right.

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=711073007/a=34862861_34862861/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

By: drfaulken

drfaulken — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:36:34 +0000

Hi Dandy, sorry to hear about your experience with your original Cayenne. I’d like to see pictures of your gear so I can see if those areas have been improved upon with my Cayenne Pro and other Rev’It gear. Please email any pictures to me at drfaulken@gmail.com

Thanks for your comment.

By: Dandy

Dandy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:59:26 +0000

I have owned the original Cayenne and Ultra Pants for maybe 3 yrs and can tell you they are not worth the price you’re trying to convince yourself to pay. The collar adjusters break, the sleeve velcro adjusters don’t hold up and loops holding the liner in give out and you won’t stay dry with liners in. ONLY a one year warranty with little help from Rev’It once you own it. Just a thought….

By: drfaulken

drfaulken — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:13:30 +0000

Hey Brandt, I don't have the Cayenne Pro pants. You may want to email Dennis, owner of Beach Moto. I have purchased two Rev'It jackets and a pair of gloves from him and he is fantastic about sizing people via email. His Web site is Beach Moto.

By: Brandt Prewitt

Brandt Prewitt — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:16:33 +0000

Hello…
I have been looking at the Cayenne Pro pants (I already own the jacket) and was wondering what size you ordered with them. I am six feet in height and approximately 180 pounds (about 33″ waist). What size did you get? I’d like a fairly snug with all the liners in.
Thanks for your help. Brandt

By: alejandro fernandez

alejandro fernandez — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:07:57 +0000

i want that jacket please tell me how much i really like that model (orange and black)