The Avon WP from GMS is an all-round touring motorcycle jacket that can handle a lot and costs relatively little. GMS delivers reliable, budget-friendly quality in the form of a solid and functional motorcycle jacket.
The outer shell is made almost entirely of wear and tear-resistant GERMADURA 600D. That combination of ‘dura’ and ‘600D’ sets high expectations – and rightly so. The Avon WP inspires confidence, especially with additional ripstop panels for even greater durability. It remains a relatively lightweight package overall, thanks to the waterproof GERMATEX Z-Liner integrated into the construction – that’s where the ‘WP’ in the name of the Avon WP motorcycle jacket comes from. This climate membrane offers essential protection against wind, water, and the elements, while still being breathable enough to keep you comfortable.
There’s no thermal liner. But of course, layering with your own mid-layers and base layers is always an option. The AirVent zips at the front and back – paired with a fixed membrane in the outer layer – provide indirect ventilation to help keep you cool.
Height-adjustable and removable CE Level 1 protectors at the elbows and shoulders provide impact protection. This GMS Avon WP carries a CE AA certification, which is pretty impressive for a motorcycle jacket at this price point.
By touring motorcycle jacket standards, the Avon WP is relatively short. That also means that the adjustable waist straps are sufficient to get a good fit. On the sleeves, you’ll find adjustment options at both the upper and lower arms (via snap buttons), plus at the cuffs. The collar is flexible and adjustable via a slider and snap closure.
Two slash pockets are fitted with waterproof zips – or so GMS claims. We’re generally sceptical when ‘waterproof’ and ‘zippers’ or ‘pockets’ appear too close together, simply because it’s rarely 100% foolproof. That said, there’s also a chest pocket and an internal storage pocket to give you a decent bit of carrying capacity.
A short and a long connection zip allow pairing with GMS motorcycle trousers. Motorcycle jeans work too, as the Avon WP is equipped with a Belt Loop. Reflective accents are present and do exactly what they’re supposed to.
Below you will find an overview per jacket size of the appropriate CE homologated SAS-TEC back protector.
| size of the jacket | Sas-TEC back protector | |
|---|---|---|
| S => XL | => | SC-1/15 L |
| 2XL => 6XL | => | SC-1/15 XL |
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