The Joe Rocket Velocity Mesh jacket is an affordable way to breeze through those hot summer days. It has heavy gauge mesh construction connected with textile in impact areas. With reflective stripes, CE-rated armor in shoulders and elbows and rib padding, you aren't sacrificing protection.
Joe Rocket Velocity Mesh Jacket Review:
There are 2 outside, one inside pocket, an extended back and custom adjustment system in this Joe Rocket jacket. Additionally, there's a quick release, waterproof liner. Available in four colors, Joe Rocket is sized for an American fit.
Spidi has just recently released their Spidi Net 7 Mesh Jacket. Whether you're in warmer climates or preparing for the Spring, the Net 7 is a great option for those searching for Mesh Motorcycle Jackets. Spidi has a solid rep amongst riders everywhere with their quality products and great branding, and this jacket is one more epic addition to their already stacked lineup.
The outer construction of the jacket is primarily textile with punched mesh panels to get that combination of a nice light weight and airflow in and out of the jacket. At the same time though, to prevent you from getting too cold, it comes with a windproof liner to counteract the winds you encounter when riding. The liner is also water-resistant.
A cool feature about this jacket is that there are reflective panels above the chest that shine when hit by light. The main armor used here is Spidi's own CE Rated Forcetech armor, which is commonly used amongst their higher end jackets. The sizing on the jacket is a Euro fit, so you will have to buy it in one size larger than your usual American size.
All in all, this Spidi Net 7 Mesh Jacket is a great mesh option for riding in the warmer climates, providing solid bang for the buck and European style.
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The Firstgear Mesh Tex Jacket has been a staple of our lineup for hot weather riding within the sport touring, touring, and ADV touring segments since its inception a couple years back. The cut is nicely contoured for a snug and sporty fit, and it provides a great deal of mesh for airflow, with solid abrasion resistance and impact protection. As the Firstgear lineup evolves, we continue to be impressed by the features and functionality they pack into reasonably priced products. The Mesh Tex is no different, and every rider who has given feedback about it has been glowing with positivity and satisfaction.
The entire shell of the Mesh Tex is built with a 250D polyester mesh for a superior level of ventilation. At the inside, the perforated nylon lining is breathable and lightweight, allowing for the air to flow through to and cool the body. There is double-layered fabric in the shoulders of elbows that provides abrasion resistance to complement the impact protection provided by the CE rated armor in the same areas. There is double stitching in most areas of this jacket to add stability and strength to the seams and EVA foam back pad can be upgraded to a CE protector for additional back armor. You're definitely covered in a get-off situation.
Taking a look at some of the nuances, there is a removable full-sleeved water-resistant windproof liner that really helps stretch this down into the temperature. We have rider reports of getting under the 50º F mark without any issue at all. There is adjustability at the waist and wrist to help with cinching this jacket down appropriately for your shape. Handwarmer pockets, an interior pocket, strategically-placed reflective piping and a microfiber-style collar round out the features of this jacket. One of the most popular versions of the Firstgear Mesh Tex Jacket is the neon yellow colorway, which allows safety-conscious riders to ensure that they'll be seen by four-wheeled motorists.
One of our top summer sport jackets is the Alpinestars T-GP Plus Air Jacket. A couple years in the running now, the T-GP Plus delivers what riders expect from Alpinestars at this point: performance, protection, comfort and sport style all bundled into an affordable package that utilizes premium materials. While this jacket is primarily built for hot weather sport and city riding, you can really stretch this jacket into a decent portion of Spring and Fall. If you're a sport rider who generally can be found in the 3/4 or tuck position, the T-GP Plus Air Jacket can be your go-to for nearly three seasons.
The shell of the T-GP Plus Air is constructed of 600D PU-coated (for water/abrasion resistance) polyester in all impact areas (shoulders, elbows, upper chest, upper back) with huge high-airflow polyester mesh inserts at the chest and the back. CE rated protectors are removable and can be found in the shoulders and elbows, with PE padding in the chest and back, each area can be upgraded. The Alpinestars Bionic Chest Pads and Alpinestars RC Back Protector provide significantly higher protection than the standard foam padding. To stretch this into Spring and Fall, Alpinestars has included a removable windproof breathable liner jacket that will help seal out some of the wind of the cooler months.
The T-GP Plus Air Jacket features an aggressive sport fit and the sleeves have a pre-curve to them for comfort in the 3/4 and tuck positions. There are adjustable velcro panels at the waist and wrist, along with a 360º waist zipper to connect this to any textile or leather pants in the AStars lineup. As always, YKK zippers (the best in the world) are used throughout the jacket for long life. The attention to detail is there as well, with stylish TPR logos on the lower back and upper arms and a die-cut leather logo across the front of the chest.
Another solid hot weather choice in the AStars lineup, the T-GP Plus Air has kept many a rider cool and comfortable and will continue to do so. To check out comparable options, visit our Mesh Motorcycle Jackets section.
The Alpinestars T-Breeze Air Flo Jacket touts classic AStars' race styling and is truly a solid three-season sport riding jacket. Alpinestars, though they produce extremely technical ADV touring gear, is known for their contributions to the sport riding world. They're also known for their high levels of performance, protection, comfort and ergonomics that carry across the entire line. The T-Breeze is no exception, and it represents a solid addition to any sport rider's arsenal.
The shell of the Alpinestars T-Breeze Air Flo Jacket is an abrasion-resistant high-gauge mesh chassis at the chest and back with a 600D polyester in all impact areas. This provides the best of both worlds as the mesh will flow a ton of air but the shoulders and elbows are protected from abrasion. CE rated shoulder and elbow armor protects those areas while the foam backpad is upgradeable to a CE rated Alpinestars RC Back Protector. For the highest level of tear resistance, all main seams feature multiple stitching, and for additional safety, there is reflective piping that significantly increases your chance of being seen at night.
As far as seasonality is concerned, the T-Breeze Air Flo is going to perform extremely well in hot weather riding conditions thanks to the mesh chassis. However, in fouler weather, the removable water and wind resistant full-sleeve quilted thermal liner can be zipped in to help get through most of Spring and most of Fall. For adjustability, there are tabs on the waist and sleeves to help cinch this down, and the pre-curved sleeves aid in riding comfort and reduce long-term fatigue. Overall, this is a very solid three-season sport option from Alpinestars.
The T-Breeze Air Flo is available in black, red and blue, in a
The Icon Hooligan 2 Mesh Jacket is designed for the street rider looking for a light weight summer jacket that's comfortable and can vent a ton of air. The Hooligan 2 is Icon's replacement for the original Hooligan which came out over 3 years ago. This jacket got a redesign for this year, with a focus on comfort, ergonomics and protection, and the ability to flow even more air. What's really nice about this jacket is that Icon set the price at 165, making the Hooligan 2 one of the most affordable jackets in the Icon line-up.
This is the best jacket in Icon's collection for summer and hot weather riding. This is because Icon focused heavily on having massive amounts of air flow to move through the jacket and keeping the jacket very lightweight. The entire jacket chassis is Icon's Fighter Mesh, which is lightweight, breathes extremely well, and also offers a high degree of abrasion resistance. Icon integrated stretch panels into the elbows, underarms, and shoulder blades to increase mobility and prevent the jacket from bunching up when getting in the riding position. Icon added a removable thermal liner to help extend the seasonality of the Hooligan 2, which is great for riding at night when the temperature dips. The Hooligan 2 is definitely a great choice for the summer heat when having a jacket that has a ton of airflow is critical.
Icon put CE approved Field Armor in the elbows and shoulders and there's a dual density back protector that can be removed or upgraded to the CE rated Icon Stryker Back Protector for added protection. The elbows have heavyweight ballistic impact panels to minimize the chances of ripping and tearing during an impact with the ground. Does the Hooligan offer as much protection as the Icon Overlord Leather Jacket? No, but the Hooligan 2 is a third of the price and will be a much better choice for those 95 degree days.
All in all the Hooligan 2 is a great all around lightweight summer jacket with a lot of style and multiple graphic options. For the price, you're getting a ton of protection
and comfort. Sizes go from S-4XL, so this jacket will fit almost anybody, especially with the adjustability offered in the waist.
