Joe Rocket Velocity Mens Black Mesh Motorcycle Jacket - 2X-Large

Comfortable and great bang for the buck!

I don't like how there is no inside pocket without the rain liner. Also I don't really think it allows that much air through. My old jacket had better airflow.

I bought this because I'd owned some JoeRocket gloves in the past, and found them to my liking. I was surprised this summer jacket wasn't three times the price, so I bought it here, and it arrived quickly. I'd bought my 2007 BMW K1200GT the previous month, and was gearing up to ride it back and forth to work an hour each way. I've always heard and believe in the expression "dress for the slide, not the ride."On my second morning wearing this jacket, I broadsided a deer that jumped out from the ditch right in front of the bike. I didn't have time to brake, or take any significant avoidance action. The deer was fine, hitting the pavement wasn't. I've got several spots of road rash - only because I wasn't wearing gloves... I'd left them on the tool box at work the previous evening. My arms, shoulders, and back were fine. The jacket was ruined, which was to be expected - but it sure did it's job. The pads aren't all that thick, but they protect. This jacket isn't made of metal, it's going to get destroyed in an accident. That's the point though, the jacket is ruined and your body is safe. Best two hundred I ever spent. In fact, I'll replace this as soon as I'm back up and riding.A huge thank you to JoeRocket from me and my family, you saved me at least some misery when things could have been so much worse. If you don't have a protective jacket, this one's great. Get one though, before you ride again without the extra layer of confidence and safety between you and the road. Get a jacket. It's worth it.

I've seen what skin grafts look like - it's not something I want to go through. I try to wear appropriate clothing while riding and understand that a t-shirt and jeans are no match against pavement.I have a Joe Rocket leather jacket that gets a bit too warm riding around town on hot summer days. This jacket is perfect for those occasions. The mesh allows for excellent ventilation and there are plenty of pockets for armor. THe fit is good and what I expected. I'd buy it again.

fits nice and it's comfortable too

I was worried this would not fit an older man with too much middle. Fit's great!