As the piercing sunshine fades and the breeze becomes softer, it's already the fall touring season! This year, too, new products such as jackets and pants are appearing one after another from various manufacturers.
This year, too, there are a lot of new jackets and pants from various manufacturers, many of which seem to have the keywords "casual," "outdoor," and "hooded". In this issue, I would like to introduce you to 5 items from the fall and winter jackets that our "insider" was particularly interested in!
- Weight: 75kg
- Size of clothes you usually wear: L size
A fine piece of clothing Kadoya: URBAN LOADER
KADOYA｜URBAN LOADER
Kadoya used to have a hardcore image of leather jacket and Kawasaki, but recently they have been offering many models with urban taste. The URBAN LOADER, newly added to the lineup this season, is made of stretch fabric with moisture permeable and waterproof treatment, and moves flexibly.
Kadoya's sizes are generally large, so depending on the mood of the jacket and your body type and model, you may want to go one size smaller than usual. This time, I borrowed size L for everything, but it was too big for me at 164cm, so I asked Kato to be my model. The arm length, shoulder circumference, and chest circumference are just right, but the hem length is longer than other jackets.
The sticking to of a jacket for a motorcycle is seen everywhere. To prevent the hood from flapping, the button stopper is two points, and the surface of the button is rubber coated so as not to damage the tank, and the consideration for the rider of the Kadoya is felt. Even Kato who modeled for us said it was his favorite piece of clothing he tried on this time.
A hidden honor student! GOLDWIN: Gore-Tex Hunter Jacket
GOLDWIN｜Gore-Tex Hunter Jacket GSM22150
Goldwin has a new designer this season. The new designer is a young man in his twenties who enjoys the outdoors, off-roading, and camping, and many of his models are immediately influenced by this. This Gore-Tex Hunter Jacket, in particular, incorporates designs that are often used in off-road rally competitions, such as the pockets on the back that are designed to hold maps. The actual jacket is brighter in color than the product image, and coupled with the Kepler material that reinforces the shoulder and elbow area, it has a calm atmosphere.
Contrary to Kadoya, Goldwin is generally smaller in size (not tighter), so you may want to consider going up one size from your normal size.
It is made of Gore-Tex, which is of course breathable and waterproof, but you can also feel the functionality in the details, such as the looped rubber material to raise and lower the zipper. The material itself, as well as the protector as a standard feature, makes it hard-wearing overall, but it is a rather reliable piece of clothing when you consider that you will be riding a certain distance.
The Traveler's Clothes ROUGH & ROAD: WS PrimaLoft Warm Hoodie
ROUGH & ROAD｜WS PrimaLoft Warm Parka
If there's one jacket that adventurous users choose, it's the Rough and Road jacket! I think the fact that they continue to improve and evolve on a daily basis by having their employees actually wear them on touring trips is what makes them so reliable.
The WS PrimaLoft Warm Hoody has a wide range of seasonal features to cover all seasons except mid-summer. By applying a water repellent finish to the surface of the material, a small amount of rain is enough to deal with. On the other hand, ventilation is provided in each part of the jacket, such as a day of high temperature, you can also improve the breathability by opening. In addition, the inner fabric, we use the artificial insulation called PrimaLoft developed for the U.S. military. PrimaLoft is lightweight and has excellent heat retention, in addition, it has high water repellency, and combines the best performance for the winter season.
This is also a touring jacket, so the hem length is set to be longer, so there is almost no worry about your back showing even when riding a sports motorcycle. This is one jacket that you should definitely try once if you want to use it for touring.
The No.1 Casual Jacket! RS TAICHI: Cordura Hoodie
RS TAICHI｜RSJ330 Cordura Hoodie
This model is a continuation from last year, but that's just as well. It's still very popular. If you ask us what is the most casual riding jacket this season If you ask us what is the most casual riding jacket this season, we recommend this one without hesitation. It looks like a normal street jacket in a good way. It looks like a normal street jacket. You'll feel like you're blending in with the city.
RS Taichi has combined safety equipment with protectors on the shoulders, elbows and back, and Cordura, without compromising the natural silhouette of the hoodie. The hoodie-type riding jackets usually have protectors on the shoulders, elbows, and back, but this one doesn't have that feeling.
The hood is fastened with buttons, which is a unique feature of a motorcycle jacket. Also, the "TAICHI" logo placed on the hood is a rubber specification, and it is quite fashionable. Although it does not support high-speed cruising, it is a piece that can handle half-day touring as well as moving around in the neighborhood.
Strongest this season! RS TAICHI: Monster All-Season Hoodie
RS TAICHI｜RSJ723 Motorec Winter Parka
Of the almost 200 riding jackets that are new this season, theIt's a piece of clothing that I think is the strongest in my opinion.is here. What's great is that it's warm. From the moment you put on the jacket, you can feel the warm air clinging to your body.
A little ritual is required when you put it on. After all, there are four layers of zippers inside. You can feel the air inside is sealed by your skin when you carefully take it up one by one in the procedure of inner, outer part 1, outer part 2, and neck guard. Of course, the zippers are all offset to shut out the wind without any difficulty in movement. It is noteworthy that there are many pockets (storage places). There are seven pockets on the front alone, so many that you might forget where you put them.
The style may be geared towards touring and adventure, and if you ride a sportbike with a strong forward lean, you may find that the front portion is a bit excessive, but if you're looking for a warm jacket, this is the jacket for you this season!
