What is your "go to" jacket for hot weather?

[the Ferret]

yep. :rofl:

 

[HikerToo_imp]

When I was younger, I would ride my 900 Ninja with a t-shirt but full face helmet, people would tease me that if I wrecked doing 150 MPH, by the time I stopped sliding down the road, only my head and helmet would be left.
Now I hardly ever ride without at least a mesh jacket and summer glove....plus the helmet of course, and long pants.

 

[Django]

When it's warm, I ride a perforated leather jacket and leather trousers. The perforated leather lets the wind thru, which is quite comfortable in hot weather.

Currently I ride a NC Deflector Shield. At the bugs impact on my jacket, you can see, where it protects me from the slip stream. So I do not need a wind tunnel to check this out.

 

[roqetman_imp]

I just bought a Speed and Strength Rust and Redemption jacket, and have been trying it out in all kinds of weather (anyone in the Hudson valley recently would know what I'm talking about). It is my first armored jacket, and my first textile jacket (I've used leather or just gone without for many years), but I found the armor unobtrusive and the air-flow is great (I now wonder why I didn't switch to textile in summer earlier). I have the brown one.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Lately, an AGV Sport GP Corsa perf. leather/textile hybrid. For the longest time, I wore a Tourmaster perf. leather Coaster Air. I'm on the slim side, and I love the fit and finish of AGV and Tourmaster. I think I've got 5 or 6 jackets, and they're all those two brands.

 

[drodg33]

BMW venting machine jacket. It really moves the air and it does appear to have as good of protection as you can imagine a textile jacket would have.

 

[Ferrealls_imp]

Icon anthem 2 mesh jacket


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[aschem_imp]

Vanson Vent Max

 

[jrns_imp]

I use the Klim Induction for hot days and I Love it-great looks, amazing ventilation, and a lightweight water/windproof liner that packs easily away in case of a sudden drop in temps or dreaded rain..
http://www.klim.com/Induction-Jacket-5060-000.html
its not cheap but worth every penny in fit , style and performance (IMO).
highly recommend it..

 

[metalmaven_imp]

Patiently awaiting my Speed and Strength "Run with the bulls" Mesh jacket. $109 on closeout at motorcyclegear.com

jacket link

 

[DGShannon_imp]

For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.

http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15

 

[Lord Popgun]

On road trips I use a Tourmaster mesh Jacket (Intake 3,0). Around town I wear a Cycle Gear Bilt mesh jacket as it is less heavy. Yeah its inexpensive, but it was my first non-leather jacket and I like it.

However around here I notice that a LOT of riders just wear T-shirts, flip flops or tennis shoes and no gloves. Hummm

 

[Dharma_Jones93_imp]

Just to add to the Joe Rocket recommendations, while I have loved my JR mesh for a long time now the quality of the product is definitely not their strong point. Ingenuity at the price point, definitely. I've replaced the armor in mine twice, each time it disintegrates after a season or two! Like it literally falls to pieces... If you go with a JR I would highly recommend replacing the pads with heavier duty aftermarket pads.

 

[DaSwami_imp]

For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.

http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15

>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol?? :huh:

Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff

 

[ingobohn_imp]

My "every day jacket" for summer is the Held Born 46 leather jacket. Bought it when it was on sale for 200 EUR. Now after some years it is already a bit worn out but with nice patina.

 

[Pterodactyl_imp]

RJays Octane mesh jacket. An oldie but a goodie. Around town I like it but for long or "interesting" rides I still go full leathers.

Cheers

 

[metalmaven_imp]

Patiently awaiting my Speed and Strength "Run with the bulls" Mesh jacket. $109 on closeout at motorcyclegear.com

jacket link

Well I am returning the speed and strength jacket and I just got this one in the mail, in black. [url=http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/2010_rush_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html]First Gear Jacket I like it, has lots of pockets and seems to be well made. Looks better too, the other jacket was not really me and had only 2 pockets.

 

[noroomtomove]

RST Tundra.
Inner liner removed for the warmer months (Jan-Mar)

Regards

 

[DGShannon_imp]

For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.

http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15

>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol?? :huh:

Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff

>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol?? :huh:

Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff
It was a tough bill to swallow, as I got the pants also! But, in the end, they are far better protection than leather, filled with excellent armor, and highly functional at staying cool in the extreme Houston humidity and heat.