Gute Motorcycle Full Body Armor Jacket

Great product eventhough just a lil overpriced

I am ~6’ tall. I weigh ~ 210#. I normally wear XL t-shirts and jackets. 3XL(XXXL) fits perfectly. Good quality. Loosen forearm straps to put on and remove. Tighten forearm straps to use. Decent in hot weather, as to be expected. You do not need anything under the armor. Very comfortable.

This thing rocks! I haven’t read the reviews, but anyone dissing on this bad boy is most likely cheap and bitter and has probably had way too easy a life for themselves. We’re lucky to to live in an age and society where cool and useful things like this are so easily accessible. This armor is amazing! If you choose the size correctly, it is impossible not to love the way you look in it. You look like a total badass! If you have somebody that likes you, I bet they go crazy about the way you look in this. A word of warning, really treat it with love. You will. It’s made of mesh, so wear it and store it with care. Once it’s on, you’re good to go and you will ride with confidence knowing that you’re well protected because you’ll FEEL well protected. I’m 6’0″, 185 lbs. The XXL fits me like a dream. I run uphill on mountain trails pushing my bike and I feel light and flexible as the wind in this armor. If you’re on the fence at all, don’t mess around. Get it!

I’m 6’1″ 200lbs with broad shoulders and 2XL fit me perfectly.

I wouldn’t trust these to protect me much from a crash at highway speeds because it doesn’t feel durable enough to handle that, however for anything a bit more tame it does look like it’d help keep your skin where it should be.

I’m actually using it as the basis for a costume, and for that I’m extremely happy with it. It doesn’t look like it will fall apart, and it has a lot of straps and adjustments in useful places. The back pad is removable with velcro and some straps, which is handy. The other pads are sewn on firmly but if you really need to remove a pad for aesthetic reasons, it wouldn’t be that difficult to use a seam ripper and do it.

For the price, I’m extremely happy with the quality, it looks pretty cool and it will be very, very useful. If I was into significant biking as well I think I would also be happy with this product too, within reasonable limits.

First, as far as the sizing, I order an XL according the “sizing chart” and the it is a perfect fit. It is a very nice protector jacket; however, the plastic plates should be made of a harder material; this is the only reason I am giving it a 4 stars and not 5.

After I received it and tried on and it was fitting perfect, I was a little concern about a $50 jacket protecting my body and both my wife and I decided to continue shopping for a stronger protection at a low price, because I can not afford too expensive. So, I went online shopping. Everything I found was more expensive that I could afford, my budget was $100.

I finally found at cyclegear.com, a Bilt Charger Jacket which is on sale at $79.99. I found the local store and went to buy it. An employee of Cycle Gear help me with the sizing and advice me to get a size Large. I tried on and I did not like how it fitted. The elbow plastic padding was not aligned with my elbow and it was a bit thight on my chest. Also, the shoulder pads were not aligning. I asked the employee for an XLarge, and he replied: “I am not going to sell you an XLarge, that would be huge on you.” He asked what size shirt I wear and I said Medium, he said, “Then you should get Medium/Large” Instead of getting offended at the fact he said he wouldn’t sell it to me, I figure he was concerned with my safety. I told him I would trust him because I am a new rider and I don’t know anything about motorcycles or protection gear. So, I purchase it. Later at home I tried on again, my wife helped with adjusting all the straps, and it just did not feel right; it was too thight and the plastic at elbow and shoulder did not align well. I should had read the reviews on that “Bilt Charger Jacket” which a lot of them stated they run very small, up to 2 sizes small.

Even though the Plastic on the “Bilt Charger Jacket” were harder than this one I am reviewing, I decided that this was a better fit, everything aligns perfect! I am even able to put a leather jacket on top; it not too bulky.

I returned to the store, Cycle Gear and the same employee that said he would sell me an XLarge was there at the register and I told him I was returning the jacket because it was too small; believe it or note, HE ASKED ME IF I WANTED TO EXCHANGE FOR A BIGGER SIZE!!! I told, NO, are you kidding me, you told you wouldn’t sell me an XLarge when you, as an employee should know this run small. So, I just got a refund.

I am happy I decided to keep this Protector Jacket and I pray I won’t be disappointed if I have a fall or accident; only time will tell for sure.

I hope this helps!

Using this as homemade riot armor.
It fits comfortably, just takes some adjusting.
Hit it several times with an aluminum bat and still felt pretty safe underneath.
I can imagine falling off my bike or sliding on the dirt id be pretty protected.

It’s comfortable.