Safety and style go hand in hand for this Natcho 2 motorcycle jacket who is clearly in his element between buildings, asphalt and concrete.
The second version of this motorcycle jacket is an update. The exterior made of Softshell and Twiltex – even better quality than the original – has a certain cuddleability factor. The first impression is soft and comfortable, not something you might expect from a full-blown motorcycle jacket. Yet, the Natcho 2 definitely is one of those, and a good one too. A waterproof BWTECH Super membrane keeps you dry and with a removable Shelltech lining you can definitely handle autumn and maybe even a gentle winter. The other extreme is a weathered, tough, tight, leather motorcycle suit so use the Natcho 2 for what it has been designed: a city jacket that keeps you safe on that maxi-scooter or small motorbike.
In that case, there are a number of assets: soft, comfortable, a short cut and nice fit. Waterproof, with a removable hood and lots of details … The list is long and once again: not merely linked to the motorcycle.
The fact that the ALPHA shoulder and elbow protectors excel in flexibility and you’ll even doubt if they are there, does emphasise its priorities: being a fashionable city jacket first and a safe motorcycle jacket second. Two birds, but it’s important to know where the focus lies. The CE-certified protectors on the elbows can be adjusted in height and if you want to add more protection, you can fit in a CE-certified back protector.
The breathability of the Natcho 2 is top-notch, which has a lot to do with the noteworthy (mesh) lining. The recycled REPREVE fibres are not only highly durable but also excellent to maintain a stable climate control. This means that two ventilation openings on the shoulder suffice to keep everything manageable. The sleeve ends – with zip and press studs – may remind you of a motorcycle jacket the most because with two outer pockets, two inner pockets, a small storage compartment on the arm, a Napoleon pocket, the removable hood and the striking horizontal stitching, this definitely defines a ‘jacket’.
Which doesn’t always require the prefix ‘motorcycle’. It can. It might.
There is maintenance clothing and then there is clothing maintenance. Good, solid motorcycle clothing is an investment in comfort and personal safety. So invest in its maintenance after your purchase and enjoy your gear for longer.
We put the best tips & tricks on this maintenance page.
Below you can find an overview per jacket size of the appropriate CE homologated D3O® back protector.
| jacket size | D3O® back protector | |
|---|---|---|
| S | => | size M |
| M | => | size M |
| L | => | size M |
| XL | => | size L |
| 2XL | => | size XL |
| 3XL | => | size XL |
| 4XL | => | size XL |
