Dainese Women's Shotgun Jacket Review

One of our top picks for warm weather sport riding for the female motorcycle community, the Dainese Women's Shotgun Jacket delivers the same attention to quality, performance, protection and style that we see across the board in the Dainese line. A great deal of emphasis is put on comfort and ensuring the proper fit to accommodate and flatter a woman's curves and shape. Dainese designed this jacket to be a go-to option in the hottest months of the year, and the Shotgun delivers on all fronts.

Check out our Dainese Women's Shotgun Jacket Review:

The main chassis of the Women's Shotgun is Dainese's Mugello fabric, a proprietary material with a high degree of abrasion resistance but a good amount of elasticity for true form-fitment. There are two types of mesh used in the Shotgun jacket that allow a tremendous amount of airflow. The larger panels at the side of the torso a wide-gauge nylon mesh for intake and exhaust, while the tightly-woven boomerang mesh that runs along the inner arm flows air and provides solid resistance to abrasion. With these materials, you're guaranteed all-day comfort in hot weather. Within the jacket, the liner is treated with silver ions that provide long-term protection from bacteria, microbes, and overall funk.

For protection, the shoulders and elbows are armed with Dainese's proprietary CE rated protectors, while there is a pocket in the back that will accommodate any Dainese Size G1 Back Protector. Dainese uses microflection in this jacket for style and visibility. Microflection is a subtle, tightly woven reflective material that actually integrates with the jacket's material; it is found at the top of the back and the backs of the elbows. Small details like the anodized collar snap and anodized main zipper pull, leather rolled cuffs and collar is what differentiates Dainese from other brands. Lastly, there is adjustability and the neck, wrist and waist to ensure proper fitment in the riding position.

In our opinion, this is a premier sport riding hot weather option. To see similar jackets, visit our Women's Motorcycle Gear page and Dainese Women's Gear section at RevZilla.com.

-RetroZilla

Previously:
REV'IT! Womens Ventura Jacket & Pants Review
Firstgear TPG Monarch Jacket & Alpinestars Stella Sigma Jacket Review
Schuberth C3W Helmet Review

AGV Sport Solare Jacket & Solare Pants Review

Primed to tackle the most scorching summertime conditions, the AGV Sport Solare Jacket and AGV Sport Solare Pants provide excellent bang for the buck, offering levels of functionality unseen at their price points in hot weather textile gear. As with all AGV Sport gear, there isn't a great deal of flash associated with what they produce; they simply produce high quality gear that consistently comes neck-and-neck in performance with other high-end manufacturers when third-party tests are conducted. The AGV Sport Solare combo stays true to these roots and is sure to be a big hit in the sport riding crowd this upcoming summer.

First, check out our AGV Sport Solare Jacket Review:

The first thing you'll notice in this review is the eye-popping neon yellow colorway of the Solare. Hi-viz has become extremely popular option for commuters and sport tourers, and this provides an affordable way for motorists to see you on the road. The Solare is a full mesh construction to flow air in the summer with ballistic nylon panels in impact areas for reinforcement. It features CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows with an upgradeable foam back pad. For comfort, there is a moisture-wicking microfleece comfort collar, and multiple areas of adjustability (hips, cuffs, forearm). YKK zippers with extra long pulls are used throughout, the seams utilize heavy duty stitching for tear resistance, and there are reflective panels for safety and visibility.
The Solare Jacket is packed with features at an extremely reasonable price.


Next, our AGV Sport Solare Pants Review:

The AGV Sport Solare Pants zip together with the Solare jacket to form the ultimate summertime sport touring combination. Built on a 600D chassis, the Solare pants feature huge durable mesh panels down the front and back of the legs with reinforcements in impact areas. For protection, there is CE rated knee armor and large foam hip and lower back padding. The Solare Pants also have YKK zippers with extra long pulls, heavy duty seam stitching for tear resistance, a breathable mesh lining, and adjustability at the waist. Two front handwarmer pockets, zippered leg opening, reflective piping, and a velcro secured flap closure system at the waist rounds out the features of these pants.

If you're looking for an affordable sport and street riding summertime option without sacrificing style elements, this outfit could be a good choice for you. To see more choices, check out Hi-Viz Motorcycle Jackets, Summer Motorcycle Gear, and Summer Motorcycle Pants sections over at RevZilla.com.

-RetroZilla

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