One of the most unique products in the RevZilla lineup has received a nice upgrade for spring 2012. The original Ignition offered a ton of versatility; a leather chassis with enormous abrasion-resistant mesh panels, inside of which you find a fully removable waterproof breathable membrane and a removable thermal vest liner. You can get full spring-summer-fall functionality, in all weather conditions and all temperature ranges. In the dead of winter, this may not be the ideal option as the thermal is not full-sleeved, but be certain that you will get a good chunk of the year out of this sport jacket, rain or shine. With some new stylistic elements, a redesign in the Engineered Skin construction, and more subtle branding, the REVIT Ignition 2 Leather Jacket is one of our favorite pieces in REVIT's new collection.
The Ignition 2 is constructed of premium cowhide leather, with extremely abrasion resistant Dynax mesh paneling throughout. PWRShell 500D stretch fabric is found at the backs of the shoulder blades for flexibility when getting into an aggressive riding position. The Hydratex waterproof breathable will keep all precipitation out but allow perspiration to escape, and can be removed when the mercury rises. The thermal bodywarmer can also be removed so the air can flow when the asphalt starts to bake. The REVIT! Ignition 2 Jacket uses ProLife CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows. This is the same top-end armor that is used in REV'IT's race suits. The EVA foam back pad is upgradeable to a Knox Advance X CE protector, the entire jacket is safety stitched and there are foam inserts on the shoulder blades for style and protection.
A big upgrade for 2012 is the ventilation on the jacket. No, that's not a joke. REVIT has decided to add zip-open intake vents on each of the forearms, similar to those first seen on the Sand Jacket. These allow air to flow up the arm and cool you down in areas where the leather might otherwise keep you a bit warm. The Ignition 2 also features stretch paneling at the elbows, a short and long connection zipper, adjustability at the wrists and waist, slit pockets, a document pocket and inner pockets. REV'IT! has dialed back some of the reckless reflective paneling, toning down the branding as well and using logos backed by reflective and more subtle piping. This jacket is also available as the REVIT Women's Ignition 2 Leather Jacket, seen at the right.
Replacing the SLR Gloves in the lineup, the brand new REVIT RSR Gloves offer a great deal of features, functionality and bang for the buck for the aggressive sport rider and occasional track day rider. To keep the price at an extremely reasonable level, REVIT has chosen to leave out some of the crazy space age features that you'd find in a pro-level glove. What you have is a comfortable and protective glove that will perform in a variety of sport scenarios at a high level.
The shell of the REVIT! RSR Gloves is a mix of premium cowhide and goatskin, which offers maximum abrasion resistance yet is simultaneously supple and tactile. Stretch panels can be found at the backhand and mid-digitally at the fingers for uninhibited mobility. For protection, there is a dual-comp honeycomb slider at the heel of the hand, a carbon fiber hard-shell main knuckle protector, TPU hard-shell pinky protector, and EVA foam padding at the fingers and thumb. There is also PWR Aramid at the palm which adds another level of strength and abrasion resistance. Ventilation is solid on the glove as well, and the velcro gauntlet closure is complemented by a velcro wrist micro adjuster. This glove is some serious competition for anything in its price range.
The long-awaited replacement for the insanely popular Dragon has arrived in the form of the REVIT Spectrum Jacket. Brand new for spring 2012, the Spectrum provides a ton of flexibility and will perform in essentially any weather condition or season. The REVIT! Spectrum features a multi-stage liner system allowing it to be configured in different ways to meet the demands of any riding situation. Boasting upgrades and a slick style redesign, the Spectrum is also available in a hi-viz version for all the commuters and touring riders looking for an extra safety precaution. There is also a women's-specific version, the REVIT Indigo Ladies Jacket, that replaces the Siren.
Built on an abrasion-resistant 600D polyester chassis, the Spectrum features new Knox Flexiform CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows. The foam backpad is upgrade-ready for the Knox Advance X CE back protector. Inside, there is a removable standalone waterproof breathable Hydratex G-liner and a full-sleeved removable thermal liner. Each of these can be used solo within the jacket or they can be used in conjunction. The Hydratex liner is actually styled so that it can be worn by itself when you're off the bike. Zip in the thermal and you've got a solid waterproof cooler weather casual jacket. When it's warm out, remove both liners and open up the intake vents at the chest and arms and you'll feed airflow to the large rear exhaust vent.
There are adjustment possibilities at the waist, upper arms, under arms, hips and cuffs with stretch panels above the elbows. There are two large front cargo pockets, inner pockets and a rabbit pouch at the back for easy liner storage. There is strategic reflective paneling at the upper arms and the back and the collar uses REV'IT's multi-position adjuster to allow you to set it and forget it. There is also a lockdown collar hook allowing you to prevent your collar from flapping if you want to ride with it open. REVIT listened to the community and made some notable upgrades to what was already a stand out piece in the lineup.
The REV'IT! Indigo Jacket features everything that the Spectrum touts, but is designed by female touring riders for female touring riders. The lines of the jacket are cut and contoured for a woman's shape and the chest ventilation is moved to the side to allow better airflow for a woman. Also, the shoulder and elbow armor is Knox Lite ladies CE rated protection, which is more comfortable and ergonomic for a woman's shape. In addition, the thermal liner is softer, warmer and more cushiony than the Spectrum's, given the fact that women tend to get a bit colder. Overall, this jacket takes huge strides beyond what the siren was, and is also available as the REVIT Indigo HV Jacket.
Replacing the popular Union leather jacket from REVIT, the brand new REVIT Rebel Leather Jacket is a classic motorcycling inspired jacket for the purist riders out there. Built with premium performance cowhide, this brand new leather is also available as the REVIT Rebel Ladies Leather Jacket, touting the same features, but with a cut that is contoured to a woman's shape. This truly is a universally-styled leather jacket, as its subtle branding can be worn on anything from a cruiser to a Monster Dark to a Tiger and everything in between. With solid upgrades over its predecessor, the REVIT! Rebel Leather Jacket is sure to be popular in 2012.
One major upgrade over the Union is the armor used in both the Rebel and Rebel Ladies jackets. Knox Flexiform is the newest iteration of CE armor for men from Knox, as it is lighter and more comfortable than previous versions. For women, the armor is Knox Lite which is ladies-specific, allowing it to be more ergonomic and comfortable on a woman's body. The jacket features a removable full-sleeved quilted thermal liner which will keep you comfortable in cooler conditions but can be removed when the weather heats up. There is, however, no true intake or exhaust vents in this jacket, so in the hotter conditions, you will probably start to get hot. Consider this more a fall, winter and spring option.
Other features found on both mens' and womens' versions of this jacket are the inner pockets, the external slit and document pockets, adjustability at the waist, collar and cuffs, and a short connection zipper to connect to a pair of leather pants.
This jacket is going to be an absolute staple of the lineup as its universal appeal will speak to riders of many different ilks.
A very popular jacket from REVIT's spring 2011 collection is getting a new color option for spring 2012. The brand new REVIT Tornado HV Jacket provides the commuter and serious tourer, for whom this jacket was developed, with a much-requested high-visibility option of a hugely popular jacket. All of the core features of this home run jacket remain the same, but this new CE approved hi-viz option gives you an added degree of safety, ensuring that all cagers will see you on the road.
Here is a quick look at the features of the Tornado. The jacket is constructed from PWRShell 750D and PWRMesh along with 600D polyester in the hi-viz regions. Upgraded Knox Flexiform CE rated armor is used in the shoulders and elbows while the foam backpad can be upgraded to a Knox Advance X CE back protector. The distinguishing feature of this jacket remains the 2-in-1 membrane system, which combines the thermal and waterproof breathable elements into one piece that can also be worn as a standalone windbreaker off the bike. 3M scotchlite paneling, adjustability at the hips, upper arms, cuffs, and collar, inner pockets and outer pockets, stretch paneling, a lockdown collar hook and a double short connection zipper round out this the features of the REVIT Tornado Hi-Viz Jacket.
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