Raptor 2 review
SEVERAL years ago I travelled around Europe for three months on a beaten-up BMW F650 Dakar. At the time, I needed a jacket for the trip and was searching for something that looked decent but wasn’t priced through the roof. I ended up buying an RST Razor jacket which did me rather nicely. It was warm and waterproof, and remained that way even after crashing in it.
SEVERAL years ago I travelled around Europe for three months on a beaten-up BMW F650 Dakar. At the time, I needed a jacket for the trip and was searching for something that looked decent but wasn’t priced through the roof. I ended up buying an RST Razor jacket which did me rather nicely. It was warm and waterproof, and remained that way even after crashing in it.
As such, I was more than happy to use RST’s Raptor II jacket and trousers over the winter. Available to buy for under £270 for the set, I don’t think you can go too far wrong. Both the jacket and trousers have kept me dry and warm, even after removing the quilted liners.
The jacket comes with a number of adjustable straps, poppers and zips to play around with. I prefer simplicity, but if you’re one who enjoys the perfect fit and you’re willing to spend a few minutes adjusting everything, then they do work. It also comes with CE certified shoulder and elbow armour and a removable level-1 back protector.
SEVERAL years ago I travelled around Europe for three months on a beaten-up BMW F650 Dakar. At the time, I needed a jacket for the trip and was searching for something that looked decent but wasn’t priced through the roof. I ended up buying an RST Razor jacket which did me rather nicely. It was warm and waterproof, and remained that way even after crashing in it.
As such, I was more than happy to use RST’s Raptor II jacket and trousers over the winter. Available to buy for under £270 for the set, I don’t think you can go too far wrong. Both the jacket and trousers have kept me dry and warm, even after removing the quilted liners.
The jacket comes with a number of adjustable straps, poppers and zips to play around with. I prefer simplicity, but if you’re one who enjoys the perfect fit and you’re willing to spend a few minutes adjusting everything, then they do work. It also comes with CE certified shoulder and elbow armour and a removable level-1 back protector.
