Cycle News Staff | February 10, 2018
Motonation recently launched a new lineup of apparel; here are a few of the new jackets for 2018.
Dominator Leather Jacket
$299
The Dominator Leather jacket features integrated padding in the chest and back areas, plus CE protectors in the elbows and shoulders. There are two hand-warming pockets plus two internal storage pockets, along with perforated leather panels on the chest, arms and sides to bring in cooling air on hot days, and, for cooler mornings, it has an insulated, removable quilted liner.
FEATURES
- 1.2mm (body) to 1.4mm (impact areas) premium-leather construction for optimum protection, durability and comfort.
- Removable and washable thermal insulating quilted liner with a pocket zips in over a permanent mesh lining.
- CE-approved shoulder and elbow protectors – EN 1621-level 1.
- 10mm-thick memory-foam back pad.
- Extra padding is also provided via padded panels throughout the jacket.
- Zip-open air vents are positioned on the back of shoulders.
- Sleeves feature 2-way zippers for additional airflow.
- Moisture-wicking Neoprene in the collar for maximum rider comfort.
- Pre-curved arms for a perfect look, fit and for maximum riding comfort.
- Multi-stitched for maximum abrasion and tear resistance for outside of arms and back seams.
- Triple-stitched for good abrasion and tear resistance for chest and other normally high-impact or abrasion areas.
- World-famous YKK zippers with long zipper pulls.
- Two front hand-warmer pockets with zipper closures.
- Two inner pockets; one with zipper closure.
- Accordion leather-Spandex stretch panels are located on the sides/waist and armpits for non-binding fit.
- Two waist-connection zippers for pants attachment.
Metralla Ladies Vented Textile Jacket
$119
The Metralla vented Textile jacket uses large pore mesh in the arms, chest and back to circulate a large amount of air. It is heavily armored with protectors in the shoulders, elbows and back. The removable waterproof, windproof and breathable Reissa liner can be easily zipped in over the permanent mesh lining.
FEATURES
- Strong 100% ventilated polyester mesh and 600 Denier polyester fabric outer shell.
- 100% polyester anti-bacterial fixed mesh lining.
- Multiple-stitched main-seam construction for maximum tear resistance.
- Neoprene and micro-fabric materials are used in the collar and cuffs for total rider comfort.
- Removable high-impact CE-approved dual-density protective armor in shoulders and elbows.
- 8mm-thick memory-foam back pad.
- Accordion fabric-Spandex panels are used on both sides of the jacket to the waist for non-binding fit.
- 8-inch YKK waist-connection zipper for pants attachment.
- Two front hand-warmer pockets with zipper closures.
- One interior zip-open vertical wallet/phone pocket plus a waterproof wallet pocket on the shell.
- YKK zippers are used throughout the jacket with easy-to-grab long pulls.
- 2-way zippers on sleeves fit perfectly over a variety gloves and provide maximum airflow with hook-and-loop closure.
- Reflective piping from the shoulders to the cuffs, front and back, for nighttime visibility.
- Additional reflective striping on sleeves and upper chest area for increased visibility.
- Hook-and-loop sleeve gathers for a perfect fit with or without the inner liner.
- Hook-and-loop collar tie back for comfortable riding while leaving the collar open.
Campera Denim/Vented Textile Jacket
$119
The Campera Denim jacket was designed to be a stylish-looking jacket to work just as well off the bike as on the bike. It includes all the safety features you expect, but with the looks of a casual jacket. It is fully functional as a summer jacket with the mesh paneling but can easily be converted to a warmer, waterproof jacket with the included Reissa liner.
FEATURES
- Outer shell is relaxed denim and Dobby Cloth on the potential impact/abrasion areas.
- Mesh panels are located on the lower-front, inside-arms, lower-back and down the sides of the jacket’s outer shell.
- Inner waterproof Reissa full liner zips in over a permanent soft microfiber liner.
- Reflective striping on sleeves for increased visibility.
- Features an inner phone pocket and waterproof wallet pocket on the shell.
- Two zippered hand-warmer pockets.
- YKK zippers are used throughout the jacket with easy-to-grab long pulls.
- Neoprene cuffs secured with Hook-and-loop for a great fit.
- 2-way zippers on gusseted sleeves fit perfectly over a variety gloves and provide maximum airflow.
- Soft micro-fabric and Neoprene at collar for comfort.
- Hook-and-loop sleeve gathers for a perfect fit with or without the inner liner.
- 8-inch YKK waist-connection zipper for pants attachment.
- Adjustable hook-and-loop waist tabs create a secure fit around the rider’s waist.
- Dobby cloth used in high-impact areas.
- Removable high-impact CE-approved dual-density protective armor on elbows and shoulders.
- 8mm-thick memory-foam back pad.
- Multiple-stitched main-seam construction for maximum tear resistance.
For more information, visit www.motonation.com