ALPHA MOTORCYCLE JACKET 4.0 - BLACK

I’ve had this monster for a little over a week now. I’ve been able to use it about the coldest I think I’ll see (22°F) and an hour and a half in torrential rain.

It kept me dry in the rain. Not “mostly dry”. DRY. Impressive! It was comfortable down to the mid 30’s and “not comfortable but not going to die” at 22°.

The cut makes it well suited to layering over a heated vest (which I eventually did on that cold day).

The fit chart is spot on, and it isn’t cut like a wedge, more boxy, so if you’re shaped like a rectangle like me, don’t worry.

This is my third AkinMoto piece of gear and they’ll be my go-to for the future!

Love this jacket! Sizing per Grant's recommendation was spot on, and its super warm with the removable liner, probably not the best hot weather summer jacket, but haven't had a chance to try it without the liner and with all the vents open so the jury is out still on that.
The wind/weather protection of the 600D Cordura in itself makes it super comfy even on colder wetter days, definitely opening my winter riding in the PNW (lots of drizzly rain) which is exactly what I was looking for. CE2 armor fits well and doesn't feel bulky, but you feel it just enough (I like to feel like theres something between me and the road).
Love the clean style and branding, fit/cut is great. This jacket is gonna get a ton of use.

I have waited a while to write a review, because I wanted to try the jacket out in a variety of weather conditions first. My first reaction when I unpacked it was that it is quite substantial. The appearance is certainly confidence-inspiring. It is also quite warm, and you feel that it has been built to keep the elements out. With the thermal liner in I can happily ride in temperatures as low as I dare to ride. I have now tried it in a range of weather conditions, including steady rain and temperatures down to 1°C, and it feels like I can cruise along no matter what the weather throws at me. And I don’t have to layer up like crazy, even in single-digit temperatures I can just put on a thin sweater, put on the jacket and go. I doubt that I will wear it in real summer temperatures, but in all other situations it will probably be the jacket I reach for from now on.

I find it quite good looking. Stylish enough, in fact, that I have been wearing it off the bike too, also when the bike wasn’t even on the radar. Take out the protectors and it can easily double as a regular autumn/winter jacket, something you cannot say about your typical motorcycle gear.

The protectors themselves are soft and flexible, and surprisingly thin considering they are all level 2. Some of the nicest I have tried. Since I live in Europe I did have some concerns about the jacket not being CE-approved, but some back and forth with the very nice and helpful Grant at Akin Moto convinced me that they do indeed take safety very seriously, and I also got a good and reasonable explanation for why they haven’t (yet) submitted their garments for CE-approval. The jacket certainly seems well made and confidence-inspiring, and I trust it will protect me should that ever be needed.

All in all, I am very happy with the jacket. It is comfortable and stylish, and it keeps me dry and warm when the weather gets rough. I really couldn’t ask for more.

Honestly a great jacket, kept me mostly dry in a massive storm, where the only water ingress was from where the jacket can't seal 100% like around my neck and wind blowing it up the jacket. However this was extreme weather on the way to motogp over a 4 hour ride in a storm where the recommendation was to stay off the road and travelling through flooded roads. It did a better job of keeping me dry than my actual adventure gear. This has now replaced my adventure gear and my daily gear except when I really want my leather jacket. seriously impressed and happy with it. Also got it delivered over night in time for the motogp trip which was super exciting!

I never leave reviews but I had to for these legends.
1. The customer service from these boys is second to none, you said them your height, weight, measurements of existing clothing and these guys will pinpoint your size. They got my pants and jacket absolutely perfect.
2. Absolute legends who go the extra mile for their customers. (long story short, We had an issue with returns which was my fault for ordering the wrong item, they went above and beyond to rectify the issue, wearing the cost and honouring the store credit. Hats off to these lads)
3. I bought the 4.0 jacket, alpha pants and gloves, and have only tested the jacket so far, but just want to say this gear is the freshest, warmest, most comfiest gear on the market. The jacket is so toasty. I usually commute to work with multiple layers on but not anymore. I haven't known comfort like this whilst on a bike before. The wrist gator feature is so GOAT, they've thought of everything.
For reference, I'm 175cm tall, 73kg and pretty lean. a M jacket is perfect with the armour in it. I can only just fit a hoodie underneath it.
Thanks Akin,
Cal