Alpinestars’ SMX Waterproof motorcycle jacket has a laminated two-layer waterproof membrane and a removable thermal lining over and under an exterior layer of (among other things) softshell, which delivers a sporty, pleasant and primarily practical and light motorcycle jacket.
Strictly speaking, besides softshell, Alpinestars integrate a number of other components in the outer layer. Stretch panels and a 2L waterproof membrane, for example. With the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment on the fixed waterproof membrane and the thermal lining, this results in a more than excellent foundation. Add the elongated back to cover the typical riding position of the motorbike rider and know that the preformed sleeves and the sporty, low collar create an edgy unit.
There are Level 1 Nucleon Flex Plus protectors on the shoulders and elbows that are so thin and non-hindering that you’ll need to feel twice to convince yourself that they are in fact present. They are. The Tech-Air® 5-airbag system is perfectly compatible with this sporty motorbike jacket and lifts the protective level to an even higher degree. If you want to complete the picture, you can integrate the optional Nucleon back protector.
The fact that this total package comes close to an advanced sporty motorbike jacket is highlighted by the presence of the (external) DFS Lite-Dynamic Friction Shield on the shoulders. Regardless of all these assets, the SMX Waterproof motorbike jacket is still a light, urban, pleasant, versatile touring motorbike jacket; not a lap-time crusher on the circuit.
The latter is proven by the presence of two slash pockets (zips) and two chest pockets. An inner pocket (or three, with the thermal lining in) guarantees that there is enough storage space to never have to arrive anywhere empty-handed.
Apart from stylish and comfortably light-weight, the SMX Waterproof motorcycle jacket is also a very interesting and versatile motorbike jacket for all-round use.
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