The Renegade 2 motorcycle jacket by Held is an evolved version of a touring motorcycle jacket that has a lot to offer at a sharp price. With a removable Sympatex membrane and a bodywarmer that you can wear autonomously at your destination, there are definitely a number of specific assets.
As is often the case with Held, the Renegade 2 motorcycle jacket feels softer on the outside than the wear-resistant 640 D Tactel would insinuate. However, softness should not be confused with a lack of wear and tear-resistance. The exterior of the Renegade 2 is a strong and solid structure to support the other layers. Layers, there are. Wind and waterproof properties are provided by the Sympatex membrane with the Destination Layer underneath that. The name gives it away a little: the removable thermal lining here is an autonomously wearable bodywarmer, complete with slash pockets and a reflective accent. Well made and practical. All those membranes and linings can be removed or attached with zippers and when weather allows it, the motorcycle jacket also has a number of direct ventilation openings. Behind the main zip, you can find an ACS system (a second zip with a ventilated flap over its entire length). All this should be enough to cover most of the biking year.
The cut of the Renegade 2 is relatively short. The waist is adjustable (Velcro) and centring straps – although often used in touring motorcycle jackets – are not a part of the design here. No need to worry, though: the Renegade 2 is a motorcycle jacket that has a decent fit on its own and to allow for the synergy with membranes and linings to work, there’s a Velcro strap on the upper arms.
The collar can be adjusted with a Velcro strip. You can open it with the hook. The more recent Held motorcycle jackets, like this Renegade 2, have a number of press studs at the back of the soft collar. This is provided to attach a SnapTech storm collar and hoody system which can be ordered separately.
Standard impact protection is provided by a double set of D3O T5 EvoProx adaptive shoulder and elbow protectors. These are clearly noticeable, inspire confidence and are not hindering at all. Everything is ready to fit an optional back protector and chest protection.
The Renegade 2 has two slash pockets with zipper and a total of four inner pockets. The reflective accents are discreet during the day. With the combination zipper you can combine the Renegade 2 motorcycle jacket with its namesake motorcycle trousers to create a budget-friendly combo.
Below you will find an overview per jacket size of the appropriate CE homologated D3O back protector.
| size of the jacket | D3O back protector | |
|---|---|---|
| S => L | => | L |
| XL => 5XL | => | XL |
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