Review of Merlin Riding Jacket

Its sleek design is more fashion-forward than your typical biker jacket, and it’s just as at home on or off the bike.

The Flare jacket doesn’t just look the part – it’s built to perform. The soft brushed polyester outer layer not only looks the business but is also treated with a DWR (durable water repellency) and a laminated backside boasting an impressive 8k/5k waterproof and breathability rating. That’s right, this jacket is 100% waterproof.

Safety isn’t an afterthought either. D3O’s LP1 armor is pre-fitted on the shoulders and elbows, and there’s room for the D3O viper protector at the back. You can rock the Flare jacket all year round, thanks to its waterproofing, removable thermal insulation, ventilation, and 3M safety reflective details. It’s more than a jacket; it’s an attitude, and it’s ready to roll.

Construction:

• 4 Way Stretch Polyester Soft Finish Shell With Fleece Backing
• Laminated Shell With 8K/5K Waterproof/Breathability
• DWR Water Repellent Treatment
• 120g Straight Line Removable Full Body Thermal Lining
• 3M Dark Reflective
• Fixed Mesh Lining

Protection:

• D3O LP1 Shoulder And Elbow Protectors Pre-Fitted
• D3O Viper Large Back Protector Pocket
• CE EN17092 Level A Garment

Pockets:

• Two Lower Zipped External Pockets With Waterproof Zip
• Inside Facing Jet Pocket
• Internal Pockets

Features:

• Cuff and Bicep Adjustment Points
• Ventilation Points Front And Rear
• Zip Off Adjustable Fitting Hood
• Waterproof Centre Front Zip With WP Gusset
• Pre-curved Arm Profile
• Subtle Merlin Branding Including TPR Patch
• Short Jacket-To-Jean Connecting Zipper

Now, finally, riders can benefit from large panels of air-flowing perforated mesh in a jacket that matches their TT style. The Shenstone Jacket  takes traditional one step further by honoring its English roots with genuine Halley Stevensons Cotec fabric in the jacket’s abrasion-resistant chassis. The D30 LP1 shoulder and elbow armor even boasts its own perforation to help take the high temp edge off. Merlin goes the extra step to include a D30 Viper Stealth back protector, as well. When rain or cooler temperatures prevail, install the Reissa liner for water and wind protection. Air-cooled bikes run hot. You don’t have to.

Features:

• Halley Stevensons 8oz Cotec fabric
• Large ventilation panels at the torso and inner arm
• Reissa Active® waterproof/breathable removable liner
• Quilted shoulders
• Hook and loop sleeve adjusters at the biceps
• D30 LP1 shoulder and elbow armor included
• Included D30 Viper Stealth, back protector
• YKK / Max zippers
• Merlin branded snaps at pockets and wrist closures
• YKK jacket to pants connection zipper

The main body is formed from 8oz Halley Stevensons / Merlin Cotec with big mesh paneling, ensuring airflow is front and center on this jacket. A full suite of level 1 D3O armor comes included along with a CE AA certified rating, giving you peace of mind in the event of a fall.

Features:

• 8oz Halley Stevensons/Merlin collaboration tech wax (Cotec) w/ mesh
• D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow armor
• D3O level 1 back protector included
• CE AA certified

The Gable WP Leather Jacket from merlin features a 1.3-1.4mm tape seamed waterproof leather shell to keep you dry, a removable 125g thermal liner to keep you warm as the temperatures drop, and a full suite of D3O LP1 armor combined with a CE AAA certification so you know you’re well protected. Rounding out the jacket are YKK locking waterproof zippers (leak prevention) and a jacket to jean zipper to help prevent any jacket riding up and letting water into your pants type scenarios.

Features:

• 1.3-1.4mm tape seamed waterproof two tone cowhide leather
• D3O LP1 elbow and shoulder armor
• D3O level 1 back protector
• 2 side pockets and 1 chest pocket
• Removable 125g thermal full body liner
• YKK locking waterproof zippers
• Jacket to jean connecting zipper
• CE AAA certification

The perforated leather paneling and fixed mesh lining ensure air flows freely to your chest, while the included D3O elbow and shoulder armor help keep you protected at a CE AA level. Timeless patterns combined with color matched accessories from YKK ensure this jacket is as stylish as it is protective.

Features:

• 1.0-1.1mm waxed cowhide leather
• Perforated leather panels
• D3O LP1 elbow and shoulder armor
• D3O Viper L back protector pocket
• 2 side pockets and 2 chest pockets
• Fixed mesh lining for improved breathability
• Color matched YKK zippers / toggles
• Jacket to jean connecting zipper
• CE AA certification

Heavier gauge cotton is used for the removable hood. Finally, cotton makes one final appearance at the plush, elasticated cuffs and hem to create the body hugging feel that defines a good bomber. An embroidered Merlin badge is found at the bicep, right between the included shoulder and elbow impact armor.

Features:

• Full leather construction with heavy 220 gram premium cotton hood
• Ribbed cotton varsity collar, cuffs and hem
• Black cotton lining
• Oversized drawstrings at hood
• Front, vertical zipped chest pocket
• Two zippered handwarmer pockets
• Internal storage pockets
• Embroidered Merlin patch at bicep
• Full YKK zippers
• CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armor included
• Pocket for optional back protector
• YKK jacket to pants connection zipper
• Jacket to pants connection loop

Interchangeable waterproof and thermal liners prepare you for wet and cold conditions. If you are going for a summer scoot you can strip out all the liners and pin back the large chest vents for ventilation. The Merlin-exclusive Cordura cotton has a water-repellant finish to keep you dry whenever you ride. D3O armor on the shoulders, elbows, back and chest protects you in the event of an impact so you can ride with confidence. The Mahala Pro D3O Explorer Jacket is right at home in Merlin’s Explorer Collection, stylishly designed to complement the rise in accessible, do-it-all motorcycles and the riders looking for feature-rich gear to keep them safe no matter where the ride takes them.

Features:

• Merlin-exclusive Cordura cotton outer with water-repellent finish
• Interchangeable waterproof and thermal liners
• Large mesh panels for breathability
• D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow protectors included
• D3O Viper Stealth back protector included
• D3O chest protectors included
• Bicep, forearm, cuff, waist and hem adjustment points
• Sculpted front hem
• Jacket-to-jean connecting zip (short and long)
• Merlin branded snap studs
• Zipped hem opening
• YKK zippers throughout
• Two large front cargo waterproof pockets
• One large rear cargo pocket
• Outer bicep stash pocket
• Internal storage pockets
• CE certified to EN17092 as a Class AA garment

It’s highly waterproof and breathable Humax waterproof membrane protects you from the elements while the five-piece D3O armor set protects you in the event of an impact. The Outlaw D3O Explorer Jacket is right at home in Merlin’s Explorer Collection, stylishly designed to complement the rise in accessible, do-it-all motorcycles and the riders looking for feature-rich gear to keep them safe no matter where the ride takes them.

Features:

• Versatile over-the-head smock/anorak design with side opening zipper
• 100% organic next-generation Halley Stevensons soft tumbled ripstop cotton outer
• 45% less CO2 and 50% less water usage during production
• Fluorocarbon-free water-repellent treatment finish
• Texland Humax waterproof and breathable membrane
• Premium close-knit mesh
• YKK zippers
• D3O Level 1 shoulder and elbow protectors included
• D3O Viper stealth back protector included
• D3O chest protector pockets
• Large multifunctional zipped pockets to the front chest with ventilation
• Top and side loading with zippers and snap closure
• Detachable drawcord three-panel hood
• Double fold-back collar for summer riding
• Jacket-to-jean connecting zipper
• Euro hoop connecting strap