Joe Rocket Turbulent Motorcycle Jacket | Gear Review
Our associate editor sports the Joe Rocket Turbulent motorcycle jacket at the launch for the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S.
As motorcycle gear technology evolves and improves, a lot of riding gear has become hyper-specific for a certain type of riding or certain weather conditions. We can?t all have a different motorcycle jacket for every day of the month, and the Joe Rocket Turbulent Jacket provides good adjustability, fit, and protection for most everyday riding.
The Turbulent has a water-resistant Rock Tex outer shell, which feels tough and rugged. I?ve been wearing this jacket for a few months now, and the outer shell still holds its shape. Included is CE-approved armor in the shoulders and elbows, plus removable spine armor. The shoulder and elbow armor is easy to access from exterior zippered pockets, meaning you don?t have to burrow up inside of the sleeves if you want to remove the armor to wash the jacket.
The Turbulent?s full-sleeved insulated liner provides good warmth for cooler rides, is less bulky than layering a sweatshirt under my riding jacket, and is easily removable via interior zippers and snaps inside the sleeves. For those days when it?s cool in the morning but warm by the afternoon, I?ll start out with the liner and later remove it and stow it in the jacket?s large lower-back pocket.
When the temperatures continue to rise, the Variable Flow ventilation system allows for nice airflow. There are zippered vents on the sleeves and on both sides of the...
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