On June 10th 2022 I was hit while on my motorcycle, The short story is, while the first responders were cutting the jacket off of me so they could check for injuries..."wow...you are wearing the good stuff....the jacket you are wearing kept you from loosing your skin and the padding kept you from breaking your elbows and back".... "finally...someone smart enough to wear the good stuff"
I sure hope you're okay, Bud! I'm a weekend canyon rider, and I recently rolled up on an accident shortly after it happened. EMS was a few minutes behind me. Luckily, the injuries were mild. Since the EMS guy worked that canon full time for years, I asked how much difference there is between someone who wears proper gear, and someone who doesn't. The answer wasn't just that the difference is huge. It is REALLY huge. And that's from a pro. So we should always dress for the slide, and not for the ride. ATB!
Hey folks- I ran across this when shopping for a new HWK coat. First let me background you all- I'm pushing 60 and been riding for 50+ years. I ride a 'Wing on the streets and a Husqvarna in the dirt. I bought the pants and the short version of this coat probably 5 years ago because it was cheap and I could get my hands on them in a couple of days. I mean $60 for the coat and $50 for the pants; these are practically disposables, right? Well when I got my hands on them I was impressed up front with build quality and seemingly great safety features. I live in SD where temps go anywhere from -15F to +105F(all in the same week) so I have used this coat in it all. I get what everyone is saying about it being too warm for the summer temps but show me any coat at any price that is cooler and protects better- I'll be all over it. Ultimately, these suits are like a helmet, and while they keep you warm and dry you truly only use them once. Or not? I was unfortunate enough to test one of these bad boys 18 months ago courtesy of a deer. Saw it standing in the ditch, braked the 'Wing so hard I thought I was going to pull off a stoppie. Got down to 20ish mph and the stupid thing leaped- I caught it mid-air and it slammed the bars over to full lock, tossing me over the top. I slid a few feet along the highway and came to a nice peaceful stop. The beloved GL1800 did the same, never touching anything but left-side pegs and crash bars. Anyway, I got up, checked the bike first and then myself. Dude, the coat more than did it's job. No bumps, no bruises, not the slightest bit of road rash. If I point it out to you it's possible to see the scuffing on the wrist and forearm area of the jacket and the upper right pocket on the pants but we never even came close to grinding through to precious flesh. As I said, this happened 18 months ago and I saw this vid while looking for a replacement simply because, well, they are so inexpensive and it's got some bug guts, sweat and motor oil soaked into it after five years but I'm absolutely sold on these things. No way you can go wrong. I've even raced both TT and Hare Scrambles in them during cold weather without them restricting movement and am keeping the old set for future races.
Excellent review! Have owned same jacket and the matching pants for a year. I think they are outstanding value. Lots of pockets. Yeah, anything over 75 degrees is a bit warm. But then that's when one switches to mesh gear, correct? I've stayed perfectly dry in light rain.
Great review, I bought the 1st version of this a year ago. when it arrived the snaps were all busted. there customer support was awesome & sent me out a new jacket free of charge and said to keep the one i had. I also transferred all my armour from my Klim latitude jacket into this one. (i got fat and Klim jacket doesnt fit lol). I agree great jacket for the price.
Thanks SupRBee ADV! I'm glad to hear they have good customer service. Any company can send out a mistake, it's whether or not they replace it no questions asked that makes a difference! Sure makes online shopping more stress free.
I had a different experience. I just bought a pair of their riding pants and the first time ever putting them on the front fly zipper broke off. I sent them a picture and they offered me a 30% discount to have a local tailor fix it and so I told them I just wanted a refund instead. They didn't argue back, but they didn't ask for the pants back so it's really just free CE1 armor since the pants don't stay up well with just 2 buttons holding it together.
Bought the jacket and pants. Got them and I’m really impressed with both. Very glad I went with the brand. I have pants and a jacket instead of just one and not the other.👍 After reading other comments it sounds like the company is building a good product and a solid reputation.
Wear base layer shirts under these jackets (fitted polyester). They wick moisture, and the airflow creates evaporative cooling. Regular shirts reduce the venting potential
I live in Texas, I also have the mesh summer coat. If its 80+ I wear the mesh, either way I wear the base layer shirt. I got one cheap on ebay.. night and day vs a cotton t shirt
Swanky, I appreciate the time making the video and reviewing the HWK jacket. I recenlty purchased the same exact color and I have every bit of admiration of it that you have. It's actually the very first true *Motorcycle* jacket I've ever owned and I've been riding since Christ was a pup. I don't have one single complaint about it. In my opinion, there is no way to go wrong with this jacket especially at this kind of price. I might just order up the white/gray one. Next will be the HWK pants! SR
I bought mine about a month ago. What you said about being more breathable than a plastic bag is what I thought, as well. I had hoped it would be a warm-weather jacket for me.
It's good companies are going for volume of sales rather then initial pasting to the ceiling with pricing. Prices can either pull people into the sport or push them out of the sport (with bike prices to). When wearing a jacket (and you should wear protection) opening the front zipper while the neck and bottom of the jacket is/are still snapped/velcro'ed, creates an air scoop that circulates around inside the coat and up the sleeves . On the really really hot days, making you shirt your wearing a little damp will create and aircon to the point your nipples will get hard.. Remember, you are creating the 15/35/65 mile an hour wind chill... use it to your advantage... Rock on...
For the price, you can't beat these with a stick! They are waterproof and a bit warm for summer, but hey, there are trade-offs with everything. Good review.
Nice looking coat but it doesnt come in blue. I ordered a scorpian model they carry that has blue in it. For those wondering how it will do in a crash...when your time is up your gonna need more then a good coat to save you !
I have the exact same coat and yes my friends make fun of me because of the bright color but honestly it's pretty good, I had some ruff falls on my bike and to be honest no broken bones no burns nether scratch, so I'm pretty happy with it, Higly recommended, a bit to warm for the country that I live in (Central America, Panama City) but besides that excellent coat.
I didn't get the jacket, but got the $29.00 pants. They are definitely fall/spring wear also. I wore them in 90F heat and it felt like I pissed myself it got so sweaty inside, even with the little vents unzipped front and back. They also screwed up the stitching on the knee pads so one sits too high and one sits too low. Other than that, for a cheap pair of cool weather pants to beat the crud out of, it's hard to beat $29.00.
Haha yeah I can see paints being waaay to warm and uncomfortable too. The air vents make a difference but they certainly don't turn the coat into a warm weather coat by any stretch of the imagination lol.
Clever title. Just saw this on eBay while considering $300-$500 on a new ADV jacket. Looking for all the negatives but not seeing many. Need to get ready for the chilly fall commute/ADV season. This might work! I sub’d! Greetings from SoCal. 👌🏼
Thanks Dave! Yeah they certainly won't feel like a $500 dollar coat. But they feel much much nicer than you'd think a $50 coat would. I've got a set of their pants and a mesh coat that I really like too!
I seem to remember that back pocket being mentioned in the product info on another jacket as being used for layers, like if you wanted to take out the thermal liner, or if it had a rain liner, etc. I've seen a lot of people reviewing this brand lately. Nice looking jacket tho. $300 Klim..? if it were used and on sale maybe $300..lol! Oh yeah, nice Tiger mud on the screen!
Somebody else said that too, I guess I should research before I open my mouth haha. Yeah I suppose 300 would be a black Friday deal for a Klim wouldn't it haha.
I have one and I agree with you. I wish it had more vents in the back like every other moto jacket I own. I think I could add some. Itd be a lot of work to hand sew them in but I may give it a go.
Had to give dislike as ONE factor unmentioned is protection. You mentioned feeling comfort throughout and yeah, that's a good thing for rain or splashes, but does the Cordura hold up? I realize people don't wish to shred or stab something they pay $50-$70 on day one owning but you can't be reviewing and titling "DON'T buy this CHEAP COAT" if you don't cover all the bases. :/ Maybe I'm just being negative and if so then I'm sorry, but I ALWAYS think safety should be more of a priority over comfort... We've all seen the people riding in T-shirts and shorts but hey, that's (stupid but) comfy... IDK, I'd never do the shirt and shorts thing, would rather sweat my ass off in layers and leathers than shred it off, know what I mean? lol -Mad Wolf
I have the white version and I love it. Really comfortable but it doesn't get along much with Florida summers. I had to buy a mesh one as well. Unfortunately, they only had the black mesh one available. I'm fine with it though because it's usually daytime if I'm wearing the mesh. If I get caught out at night, it's plenty reflective to make me feel confident.
@@DarksideSleemo this may sound silly, and I apologize if it does. But.... could u go to a Taylor, or a leather shop, or an upholstery shop and have some vents added. What I'm thinking 🤔 is something like the rings on a tarp to tie it down. Could one of those places strategically place a couple near your pits, or other problem areas and not hurt the jacket and it's safety features or stitching. 🤷♂️ I ordered the mesh one. So I won't have the same problem, but it's also not as versatile for colder or wet weather. Since price is good, why not grab a mesh one also? I was thinking of getting this one for colder weather. Spring/fall 40-70*. Using mesh for primarily summer 80* and up. 🤷♂️
@@OKCvulcanrider I mean, yeah, it could be done. The problem is that you'll end up spending more money than it's really worth. You could probably just get a new jacket for around the same price. Also, I wouldn't want to do anything to it that might affect its integrity in a crash. But that doesn't really matter anymore because I DID have a crash in it and I need to replace it. For anyone wondering, it held up beautifully but it's several years old and needs to be retired anyway.
I know this is not about the pants but…….for anyone that has the pants, is the 34” length on the longer side or shorter side? I normally wear 36” inseam but have been able to wear 34” inseam in some pants as long as they are on the lengthier side.
I ordered the pants.I want the same exact jacket you have but it seems they are sold out.I hope it isn't discontinued.I don't much like the other style.
Nice jacket! Update; talked to mechanic other day and my chain was fine but doo was almost out of adjustment. Probably fine cause he figured it wouldn't stretch much more since over 30 thousand miles. But just to be safe and so i shouldn't have to mess with again i had him install eagle Mike's doo n spring. Also i think i said in another video my valves were in spec!
There's the comment about the doo! I'd have made the same call I think. I'm hopefully having the Yamaha dealer do my valves when I pick up my Tenere haha.
Man, nail on head about the black riding gear. Hot too! I wear a Columbia armored jacket which has most of the same features as this hmk jacket in grey and black. It to is very warm too. I have been looking for something in armored for warm weather, any suggestions?
I have the other style HWK Jacket not as long also doesn't have the large back pocket or breast pockets. Payed 49 dollars on Amazon for a 5x size! I love it so far. First season with it . I also have the matching pants. My only complaint is the knee pads seem like they turn inwards to much I'm afraid my knee would miss it in a fall. So I removed them and wear my knee/shin guards. My son has the same jacket style you have and we think the big pocket is for the liner? We were riding in the lake tomahawk area today and saw some other bike track's and thought of you! Hope we cross paths some time!
You have the textile one? I've been eyeing up the mesh ones for warmer weather. Also been looking at the pants too. I've never been up there, how are the trails? Maybe I'll make a trip up!
I got one of these jackets today and it seems great.I've ordered two pairs of pants but returned them because they didn't fit right.I have another pair on the way.If they don't fit right I'm gonna give up and order a different brand I think.
anyone with this jacket can tell me what they think of the pads? i got it but the "pads" feel like the foamy kids use at kindergarden, i'd be surprised if they protected more than volleyball knee-pads tbh
I just purchased a hwk jacket, but not this exact one. I was skeptical because in dealerships jackets like these (different brands) are around $150. So I was concerned about the quality. Mine arrives Monday, hope it works well for this summer. From the comments here it seems like HWK in general is a good choice for riding gear? I'll be riding a kawasaki vulcan 650 and honestly im.... concerned.... about what type of riding gear I choose. It may sound silly, but if I wear all leather gear I don't wanna hear crap from harley/Indian guys saying I'm a wanna be. If I wear mesh bright colors I don't wanna hear crap from crotch rocket guys. I just want to be visible, have pads, and stay safe. But when the price is an issue, I need companies like HWK to get me there. Question..... anyone have a link or name of company that does leather, with pads. I can go to Harley dealer but it will say Harley (see above about wanna be comments) I can go to Indian and get one that says Indian. Neither dealer has one that us just plain with out their name on it. So... im looking on line but certain things I wanna see in person, try it on, ect.... so if anyone knows a good place in OKC to get riding leather that's not advertising a specific brand name, or if u know a manufacturer website where the jacket is known to be greatness.... please pass that on. I'll spend
Sounds like you need a dual sport! We wear whatever we want and noone cares lol. I believe HWK also has some leather coats and pants (not sure they have pads), but just there simple black textile coat and pants might be a good option too? If you buy from Amazon I think returns are free so your able to try on two sizes and return one hastle free.
Their Armored Waterproof jacket. Had the white (to be seen) and red but the white was getting dirty easily so I have now gone for the all black. With the time change, it's not so dark now so I should be fine. 🤞
On June 10th 2022 I was hit while on my motorcycle, The short story is, while the first responders were cutting the jacket off of me so they could check for injuries..."wow...you are wearing the good stuff....the jacket you are wearing kept you from loosing your skin and the padding kept you from breaking your elbows and back".... "finally...someone smart enough to wear the good stuff"
I sure hope you're okay, Bud! I'm a weekend canyon rider, and I recently rolled up on an accident shortly after it happened. EMS was a few minutes behind me. Luckily, the injuries were mild. Since the EMS guy worked that canon full time for years, I asked how much difference there is between someone who wears proper gear, and someone who doesn't. The answer wasn't just that the difference is huge. It is REALLY huge. And that's from a pro. So we should always dress for the slide, and not for the ride. ATB!
lol, first responders say that to everyone, no matter the brand. To keep you calm and to reassure you.
Hey folks- I ran across this when shopping for a new HWK coat. First let me background you all- I'm pushing 60 and been riding for 50+ years. I ride a 'Wing on the streets and a Husqvarna in the dirt. I bought the pants and the short version of this coat probably 5 years ago because it was cheap and I could get my hands on them in a couple of days. I mean $60 for the coat and $50 for the pants; these are practically disposables, right? Well when I got my hands on them I was impressed up front with build quality and seemingly great safety features. I live in SD where temps go anywhere from -15F to +105F(all in the same week) so I have used this coat in it all. I get what everyone is saying about it being too warm for the summer temps but show me any coat at any price that is cooler and protects better- I'll be all over it.
Ultimately, these suits are like a helmet, and while they keep you warm and dry you truly only use them once. Or not? I was unfortunate enough to test one of these bad boys 18 months ago courtesy of a deer. Saw it standing in the ditch, braked the 'Wing so hard I thought I was going to pull off a stoppie. Got down to 20ish mph and the stupid thing leaped- I caught it mid-air and it slammed the bars over to full lock, tossing me over the top. I slid a few feet along the highway and came to a nice peaceful stop. The beloved GL1800 did the same, never touching anything but left-side pegs and crash bars. Anyway, I got up, checked the bike first and then myself. Dude, the coat more than did it's job. No bumps, no bruises, not the slightest bit of road rash. If I point it out to you it's possible to see the scuffing on the wrist and forearm area of the jacket and the upper right pocket on the pants but we never even came close to grinding through to precious flesh.
As I said, this happened 18 months ago and I saw this vid while looking for a replacement simply because, well, they are so inexpensive and it's got some bug guts, sweat and motor oil soaked into it after five years but I'm absolutely sold on these things. No way you can go wrong. I've even raced both TT and Hare Scrambles in them during cold weather without them restricting movement and am keeping the old set for future races.
Exactly what i'm looking for thank you. Wanted a testament from someone that's had a slide
I have the same exact coat. Great buy! One of the best riding jackets I've ever owned for a great price.
Excellent review! Have owned same jacket and the matching pants for a year. I think they are outstanding value. Lots of pockets. Yeah, anything over 75 degrees is a bit warm. But then that's when one switches to mesh gear, correct? I've stayed perfectly dry in light rain.
this video was perfect for me. I bought this coat 8 months ago and didn't know it had vents. thank you
They definitely extend the use of the coat into warmer weather!
Great review, I bought the 1st version of this a year ago. when it arrived the snaps were all busted. there customer support was awesome & sent me out a new jacket free of charge and said to keep the one i had. I also transferred all my armour from my Klim latitude jacket into this one. (i got fat and Klim jacket doesnt fit lol). I agree great jacket for the price.
Thanks SupRBee ADV! I'm glad to hear they have good customer service. Any company can send out a mistake, it's whether or not they replace it no questions asked that makes a difference! Sure makes online shopping more stress free.
I had a different experience. I just bought a pair of their riding pants and the first time ever putting them on the front fly zipper broke off. I sent them a picture and they offered me a 30% discount to have a local tailor fix it and so I told them I just wanted a refund instead. They didn't argue back, but they didn't ask for the pants back so it's really just free CE1 armor since the pants don't stay up well with just 2 buttons holding it together.
Bought the jacket and pants. Got them and I’m really impressed with both. Very glad I went with the brand. I have pants and a jacket instead of just one and not the other.👍
After reading other comments it sounds like the company is building a good product and a solid reputation.
Agreed. All my stuff is holding up well and still looks good!
The big pocket on the back - it’s made to hold a map, folded whatever way
Huh yeah it would be nice for that!
Thank you for map pocket info. I got the same jacket and had no idea what that pocket was for. 👍
I use the large rear pocket to store the jacket liner when it warms up later in the day.
Wear base layer shirts under these jackets (fitted polyester). They wick moisture, and the airflow creates evaporative cooling. Regular shirts reduce the venting potential
Hmm alright, I'll have to give that a shot, thanks!
I live in Texas, I also have the mesh summer coat. If its 80+ I wear the mesh, either way I wear the base layer shirt. I got one cheap on ebay.. night and day vs a cotton t shirt
Swanky, I appreciate the time making the video and reviewing the HWK jacket. I recenlty purchased the same exact color and I have every bit of admiration of it that you have. It's actually the very first true *Motorcycle* jacket I've ever owned and I've been riding since Christ was a pup. I don't have one single complaint about it. In my opinion, there is no way to go wrong with this jacket especially at this kind of price. I might just order up the white/gray one. Next will be the HWK pants!
SR
Yeah you definitely can't beat them for the price. They look pretty good, feel pretty good and seem like they should hold up pretty darn well!
I have this coat and the matching pants on my Wishlist thank you for doing this review
They have matching pants for this coat now??? Nice!!!
I bought mine about a month ago. What you said about being more breathable than a plastic bag is what I thought, as well. I had hoped it would be a warm-weather jacket for me.
Yeah its sort of disappointing but I think it'll be a great cold weather coat!
Dude, the zipper on the collar is for the hood. The jacket is waterproof and that's what the hood is for. It's tucked inside the collar.
It's good companies are going for volume of sales rather then initial pasting to the ceiling with pricing. Prices can either pull people into the sport or push them out of the sport (with bike prices to).
When wearing a jacket (and you should wear protection) opening the front zipper while the neck and bottom of the jacket is/are still snapped/velcro'ed, creates an air scoop that circulates around inside the coat and up the sleeves . On the really really hot days, making you shirt your wearing a little damp will create and aircon to the point your nipples will get hard.. Remember, you are creating the 15/35/65 mile an hour wind chill... use it to your advantage... Rock on...
For the price, you can't beat these with a stick! They are waterproof and a bit warm for summer, but hey, there are trade-offs with everything. Good review.
Agreed! Thanks!
Nice looking coat but it doesnt come in blue. I ordered a scorpian model they carry that has blue in it.
For those wondering how it will do in a crash...when your time is up your gonna need more then a good coat to save you !
Put a flashing light on your helmet if the all black scares you or a hunters orange vest.
Fonzy never got hit....correctamundo ?. .lol
I have the exact same coat and yes my friends make fun of me because of the bright color but honestly it's pretty good, I had some ruff falls on my bike and to be honest no broken bones no burns nether scratch, so I'm pretty happy with it, Higly recommended, a bit to warm for the country that I live in (Central America, Panama City) but besides that excellent coat.
Big pocket to put inner lining in it when not using
Love the KLR footage! Sometimes I miss my 2013. Looks like a good coat for the money.
Thanks, I miss mine a little bit but I'm more excited about my new Tenere haha.
Can you tell me the sizing for this jacket? I’m 6’1”, 230 with a 48-50”. Thank you.
Thanks Swanky answered all the questions!
I didn't get the jacket, but got the $29.00 pants. They are definitely fall/spring wear also. I wore them in 90F heat and it felt like I pissed myself it got so sweaty inside, even with the little vents unzipped front and back. They also screwed up the stitching on the knee pads so one sits too high and one sits too low. Other than that, for a cheap pair of cool weather pants to beat the crud out of, it's hard to beat $29.00.
Haha yeah I can see paints being waaay to warm and uncomfortable too. The air vents make a difference but they certainly don't turn the coat into a warm weather coat by any stretch of the imagination lol.
Clever title. Just saw this on eBay while considering $300-$500 on a new ADV jacket. Looking for all the negatives but not seeing many. Need to get ready for the chilly fall commute/ADV season. This might work! I sub’d! Greetings from SoCal. 👌🏼
Thanks Dave! Yeah they certainly won't feel like a $500 dollar coat. But they feel much much nicer than you'd think a $50 coat would. I've got a set of their pants and a mesh coat that I really like too!
I love my jacket, same but white. Africa twin 2020! Love me some Verseys KLR!
I seem to remember that back pocket being mentioned in the product info on another jacket as being used for layers, like if you wanted to take out the thermal liner, or if it had a rain liner, etc. I've seen a lot of people reviewing this brand lately. Nice looking jacket tho. $300 Klim..? if it were used and on sale maybe $300..lol! Oh yeah, nice Tiger mud on the screen!
Somebody else said that too, I guess I should research before I open my mouth haha. Yeah I suppose 300 would be a black Friday deal for a Klim wouldn't it haha.
$60 isn't a bad price. You should be able to try out the waterproof feature with all the rain your getting.
I've yet to do that but I will!
I have one and I agree with you. I wish it had more vents in the back like every other moto jacket I own. I think I could add some. Itd be a lot of work to hand sew them in but I may give it a go.
I think some arm pit vents would be nice too!
back pocket to store liner when warm......
Good idea!
🤯 genius!
Great Review !
Mine is out for delivery right now👍
Thanks Swanky. They are selling these dirt cheap on eBay so I’m gonna buy.
Nice! Glad it was helpful!
I just saw you today at Atlanta I believe so I searched up hwk and I saw you with the same outfit and helmet
Hmm, interesting... I've never been to Atlanta.
Just add good armor! I have this as well. great jacket for the price point!
@@franki55 What do you mean? The stock back, elbow, and shoulder pads weren't the best. I added D3O armor from my older gear. It was an upgrade.
@@franki55 If anything, start with a new back armor first.
Had to give dislike as ONE factor unmentioned is protection. You mentioned feeling comfort throughout and yeah, that's a good thing for rain or splashes, but does the Cordura hold up? I realize people don't wish to shred or stab something they pay $50-$70 on day one owning but you can't be reviewing and titling "DON'T buy this CHEAP COAT" if you don't cover all the bases. :/
Maybe I'm just being negative and if so then I'm sorry, but I ALWAYS think safety should be more of a priority over comfort... We've all seen the people riding in T-shirts and shorts but hey, that's (stupid but) comfy... IDK, I'd never do the shirt and shorts thing, would rather sweat my ass off in layers and leathers than shred it off, know what I mean? lol
-Mad Wolf
how does this hold up in a crash, there are 0 crash reviews?!
I have the white version and I love it. Really comfortable but it doesn't get along much with Florida summers. I had to buy a mesh one as well. Unfortunately, they only had the black mesh one available. I'm fine with it though because it's usually daytime if I'm wearing the mesh. If I get caught out at night, it's plenty reflective to make me feel confident.
Yeah I do wish they would add a few more vents. I can wear my textile coat and matching pants when it's 32 degrees! Haha.
@@SwankyCatProductions Seriously, just some vents in the armpits would make a huge difference.
@@DarksideSleemo this may sound silly, and I apologize if it does. But.... could u go to a Taylor, or a leather shop, or an upholstery shop and have some vents added. What I'm thinking 🤔 is something like the rings on a tarp to tie it down. Could one of those places strategically place a couple near your pits, or other problem areas and not hurt the jacket and it's safety features or stitching. 🤷♂️ I ordered the mesh one. So I won't have the same problem, but it's also not as versatile for colder or wet weather. Since price is good, why not grab a mesh one also? I was thinking of getting this one for colder weather. Spring/fall 40-70*. Using mesh for primarily summer 80* and up. 🤷♂️
@@OKCvulcanrider I mean, yeah, it could be done. The problem is that you'll end up spending more money than it's really worth. You could probably just get a new jacket for around the same price. Also, I wouldn't want to do anything to it that might affect its integrity in a crash. But that doesn't really matter anymore because I DID have a crash in it and I need to replace it. For anyone wondering, it held up beautifully but it's several years old and needs to be retired anyway.
@@DarksideSleemo right, that's why I was also saying grab a mesh one for the hotter days. Stay safe
Hi, thank you for sharing this with us... So, how it is over the next couple of years :)
Awesome review!
I just bought a klr and love it so far! Great footage.
I’m curious, what size did you buy and what’s your height and weight?
Thanks! I'm 5'10" & 155lbs, I got a Medium and it first great!
Just ordered this in same color. Waiting on Amazon truck to arrive.
How do you like it?
I know this is not about the pants but…….for anyone that has the pants, is the 34” length on the longer side or shorter side? I normally wear 36” inseam but have been able to wear 34” inseam in some pants as long as they are on the lengthier side.
I ordered the pants.I want the same exact jacket you have but it seems they are sold out.I hope it isn't discontinued.I don't much like the other style.
I'm not sure if they are having problems getting materials or what but they were sold out when I was trying to order a mesh coat this summer too.
@@SwankyCatProductions Could just be the Corona.Shipping anything right now takes forever.
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks!
Nice jacket! Update; talked to mechanic other day and my chain was fine but doo was almost out of adjustment. Probably fine cause he figured it wouldn't stretch much more since over 30 thousand miles. But just to be safe and so i shouldn't have to mess with again i had him install eagle Mike's doo n spring. Also i think i said in another video my valves were in spec!
There's the comment about the doo! I'd have made the same call I think. I'm hopefully having the Yamaha dealer do my valves when I pick up my Tenere haha.
Man, nail on head about the black riding gear. Hot too! I wear a Columbia armored jacket which has most of the same features as this hmk jacket in grey and black. It to is very warm too. I have been looking for something in armored for warm weather, any suggestions?
Well I don't like my Icon mesh coat of that helps lol. I'm trying to get HWK to send me one of there mesh costs but they haven't responded haha.
I have the other style HWK Jacket not as long also doesn't have the large back pocket or breast pockets. Payed 49 dollars on Amazon for a 5x size! I love it so far. First season with it . I also have the matching pants. My only complaint is the knee pads seem like they turn inwards to much I'm afraid my knee would miss it in a fall. So I removed them and wear my knee/shin guards. My son has the same jacket style you have and we think the big pocket is for the liner? We were riding in the lake tomahawk area today and saw some other bike track's and thought of you! Hope we cross paths some time!
You have the textile one? I've been eyeing up the mesh ones for warmer weather. Also been looking at the pants too. I've never been up there, how are the trails? Maybe I'll make a trip up!
@Dick Weed Thanks Dick.
I got one of these jackets today and it seems great.I've ordered two pairs of pants but returned them because they didn't fit right.I have another pair on the way.If they don't fit right I'm gonna give up and order a different brand I think.
Nice. I've got a set of the pants and I really like them!
@@SwankyCatProductions I got my third pair yesterday and I'm happy to say that I think this pair is a keeper.
@@patmansadventures.3312 what was wrong with the fit?
How does the armor feel? And material abrasiveness? Feel like it would save your skin in a crash on pavement?
Armor feels good, seems like it holds up well in a skid.
Very helpful!
Thanks, glad to hear that!
Nice review. Will check it out 👍
Thanks!
anyone with this jacket can tell me what they think of the pads? i got it but the "pads" feel like the foamy kids use at kindergarden, i'd be surprised if they protected more than volleyball knee-pads tbh
Haha, yeah. Fortnine has a pretty interesting video on moto armor and the regulations...
Is the armor well rated or off brand?
Great review!!! I want to order but I'm skinny and tall -6'-3" 150lb. What size do I get?
I have a Large, worked well for me at 5'10" 160lbs.
I just purchased a hwk jacket, but not this exact one. I was skeptical because in dealerships jackets like these (different brands) are around $150. So I was concerned about the quality. Mine arrives Monday, hope it works well for this summer. From the comments here it seems like HWK in general is a good choice for riding gear? I'll be riding a kawasaki vulcan 650 and honestly im.... concerned.... about what type of riding gear I choose. It may sound silly, but if I wear all leather gear I don't wanna hear crap from harley/Indian guys saying I'm a wanna be. If I wear mesh bright colors I don't wanna hear crap from crotch rocket guys. I just want to be visible, have pads, and stay safe. But when the price is an issue, I need companies like HWK to get me there. Question..... anyone have a link or name of company that does leather, with pads. I can go to Harley dealer but it will say Harley (see above about wanna be comments) I can go to Indian and get one that says Indian. Neither dealer has one that us just plain with out their name on it. So... im looking on line but certain things I wanna see in person, try it on, ect.... so if anyone knows a good place in OKC to get riding leather that's not advertising a specific brand name, or if u know a manufacturer website where the jacket is known to be greatness.... please pass that on. I'll spend
Sounds like you need a dual sport! We wear whatever we want and noone cares lol.
I believe HWK also has some leather coats and pants (not sure they have pads), but just there simple black textile coat and pants might be a good option too? If you buy from Amazon I think returns are free so your able to try on two sizes and return one hastle free.
Nice gravel road
I may have had to string two roads together to make this but don't tell anyone haha.
What helmet do you have on there, my man?
Gmax at
Can the pads be replaced
Yes
What kind of helmet is that?
GMAX GM-11
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60 to 70? You sure a klr can go that fast- lol
Mine will run 70 all day long its how long it takes to get to 70!!! Lol
Haha oh yeah, I've had mine at some higher speeds, just gets a little squirrelly!
now lets see you crash your bike and see how well it will keep you road rash free.
I have thought about dragging myself behind a truck to test it out haha.
Rocking the B075YQC8Z7 as I like the colors they come in.
The what now?
Their Armored Waterproof jacket. Had the white (to be seen) and red but the white was getting dirty easily so I have now gone for the all black. With the time change, it's not so dark now so I should be fine. 🤞