Best Cheap Motorcycle Jackets of 2020

You don’t have to be the smartest cookie in the room to realize that the best value isn’t always the cheapest thing on the shelf. Here are a few dope motorcycle jackets that ace the price-to-performance test.
GEAR BREAKDOWN:
Icon Tarmac Jacket
Alpinestars Stratos Jacket
Alpinestars Womens Stella Moony Jacket
Z1R Conquerer Jacket
Firstgear Jaunt Jacket
Firstgear Womens Voyage Jacket
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[@GiannisZax]

"They protect your vital organs, so you have a few left to sell for the next purchase." That's comedy gold right there. 😂

[@ricardoa1661]

"if that is a 5 inch opening then i have a 3 foot penis " LMFAO

[@simpshady9090]

I laughed up so hard when he said that lmao 😂

[@seattlegrrlie]

Thank you for mentioning us ladies. And, yes, I don't appreciate all our gear being pink.

[@generallymexican8978]

Is florescent purple any better?

[@formysindesigns]

Yeah wheres our pink gear! My missus prefers greys and black. I'm the bright colour one

[@TheMachoVato]

I was a man now a lady.... girl power

[@fargonianproductions2767]

White Powder why’s that?

[@joeljasmin9982]

@White Powder you shouldnt ride

[@theyonijoe]

U saying "If that's 5 inches than I have a 3 foot p****" made me lol so hard I farted

[@samcegler470]

Yoni Abergel I had to read that like 3 times because I kept reading the lol as letters😂😂

[@patrickhassett6577]

"I refuse to lift anything heavier than a liquid pint" Says the man with a BMW adventure bike

[@jlkraus2]

but openly admits the yamaha is cheaper and better

[@natalyakeane]

Thanks for bothering to point out the womens options! Seems so rare in motorcycle content.

[@s70driver2005]

It is. Try working at a gear shop!

[@dp9324]

As a new rider, I can't tell you how much I appreciate how in-depth your reviews are. Thank you!

[@hfl_]

0:18 Icon Tarmac 1:58 Alpinestars Stratos 4:15 Z1R Conquerer 6:16 Revit Trench Gore-Tex 7:45 Firstgear Jaunt

[@johnmccrossan9376]

Thanks

[@mogansara8081]

Missed these types of videos glad to seem them back

[@Davmm96]

So many uploads lately! They really did stock up their resources for winter :) I'm praying for a warm and sunny 16th of march to be able to stop doing laps in my 2-story parking lot.

[@DaBriceisRight]

Fulmer jackets are surprisingly good for their price. They're usually somewhere around $100-200. I got a mesh one (live in the desert, mesh is a must here) on sale for $70 as my first jacket over three years ago. Comes with tonnes of pockets, thermal liner, decent reflection, and while the armour looked like foam, it was removable so dropping an extra hundred on some proper pads still left me under $200. Recently a friend got the women's cut on an updated model, which was identical except it had proper armour and the liner was waterproof.

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

We all need to do our part to promote the channel and make these happen more often; so great to see a new review. We hope you never sell out Ryan and if you ever do it better be for a mountain of money from the reputation you’ve built.

[@pennehoesje]

And the product review videos for 2020 have started! Woooo You guys really helped me getting oriented in the vast ocean of motorcycle gear brands. Thanks!

[@mattheweastel129]

Brilliantly written, expertly delivered. Ryan’s videos never vary in quality

[@kj8491]

9:47 lol

[@Frk_X]

XD

[@ericdavis2145]

I LOL'd

[@dorsalispenile9891]

3/5 ft dik detected

[@schwartz4074]

😮

[@DarkArwen929]

I heard that too

[@orppranator5230]

“The jacket’s a little... American” (shows gun pocket) “But I’d have to be obese to fill it” Checks out.

[@rapid13]

And just went to the top of my want list lol!

[@MotoDUDEabides]

Orppranator smowflake much?

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

That's not where smart people wear their guns. Way too slow to pull your Roscoe from a zippered or inside pocket.

[@emil5459]

@@MotoDUDEabides how did his comment qualify him in anyway, shape, or form as a snowflake? All he stated was that "American" is a fitting description for a jacket that's tailored towards oversized gun bearers. Two of the things the USA is best known for besides debt, criminal politicians (see Trump, both Clintons, Nixon, etc.) and cars. Seems like he hit a nerve in you and your instant first reaction is trying to ward off those mean mean words that deep down hurt your feelings by calling him names such as "snowflake" lmao. If you're trying to insult someone, please be a little bit more creative than that.

[@TheConmany]

@@emil5459 the fact that you got triggered off of that comment proves your a snowflake

[@MrIggybo]

Well a better title would be “underpriced” not “cheap” right?

[@Mrcool179]

More people search for "cheap" so that's why I'm guessing they used this title

[@MrIggybo]

@@Mrcool179 Oh cheap is definitely a better and catchy title. But it's still misleading. I'd expect all jackets to be sub 200$/£/€.

[@adityaranakalangutkar1952]

Affordable will nail it.😁

[@xtza18]

I'm cheap so its a great title

[@tuanoful]

exactly

[@charleetho]

Glad to see the FG Jaunt included. I purchased one about 5 years ago on a closeout for $99. Upgraded the back pad to D30 for cheap. Only replaced it this year because all the Velcro wore out.

[@adriankuepker9981]

The velcro is complete trash on those. Was mostly worn out after wearing it for a month’s commutes.

[@tatzecom]

Neato, new video posted 5 seconds ago, time to get my dose of highest quality bike content

[@andrewsunderman259]

ive loved everything that youve done in the past few months and the evolution was awesome. but i was just thinking how much i missed the old review videos. never disappointed with your channel!

[@mclovin2nd219]

Just finished the smallest camping gear video and then get notified for this!! Great day to procrastinate!

[@KatherineCrosbie]

Love your videos and thanks for including info on women specific gear!

[@Cat-uh4md]

Loved the commentary on women's options at the end, thanks!

[@K4rgo]

There seem to be no stopping the awesome content you guys put out. Amazing as always. Will there be a 1 million sub special, maybe a Ryan Q&A session?

[@boricuajr84]

I can never get enough of your videos. Love the details!

[@me-tf9pn]

Dude this guy literally doesn’t miss I swear he can read my mind and know what I need to see and when I need to see it

[@EssenceRare]

ChangedName or... this guy needed a viewer (you) and here you are fulfilling energetic vibration he sent out into the universe.

[@Gamen4Bros]

You guys got me into riding🔥 I love the channel

[@balasundareshwarana.766]

Me too

[@mohtishamraza2113]

I am from ashion country 🇵🇰 Pakistan and I make these jackets brands company jackets and I want do business if you need any jackets send me semple I make jackets for you and I have need a partner

[@ihatethedentist3068]

I can't get enough of the 'gore tex' humor- excellent videos- production, content, and writing! Well done Sir.

[@FTFfilmandmapmakers]

keep doing what you do my man love the videos, always the most informing and enjoyable motorbike videos on youtube

[@whalley1390]

You may have to watch it twice to catch all of RF9's subtle puns.. love this video, love this company and I really love that it's CANADIAN. Thanks.

[@peterskov9609]

"...randomly remove eyes at 60!" Love it! You have a wonderful sense of humor, mate!

[@andrewjones1368]

I know nothing about motorcycles and have never ridden one. This is one of my new favorite channels. Ryan and the writing are awesome.

[@russkyDOLOMYTE]

I'm here for the comedy gold, delivered flawlessly ... the excellent reviews and informative content are a delightful bonus

[@sangeethai]

Hey Ryan, love this channel and your informative yet entertaining vids :) Thanks for mentioning options for female riders. Would LOVE if you made a full length gear review for women's jackets though. I'd love to hear about the best leather options out there. I get that this might be a bit more difficult as you can't really wear them yourself, but i'm sure a lot of people would appreciate it! Its so difficult to find resources for us gals bc everything is so male-centred- like you said, times are changing and there are more female riders than ever!

[@rontimber8566]

9:47 "My, God! He's hung like a bear!" "That's his umbilical cord, Mr. Williams." (An old Robin William's stand up skit. Another awesome video!

[@robertgOU812]

let him dream!

[@AndyvanderRaadt1]

“It’s a boy-and what a boy!” - Homer Simpson

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Thumbs up for making me take a moment to remember Robin Williams.

[@threx0194]

I think his next line in that went “ let him dream, let him dream”. Hairy old bastard, damn I miss him tpp

[@gaphic]

Great review as always, and it’s super nice to see y’all discussing women’s gear!

[@flounderwetspot8524]

This is just what the doc ordered, needed a good f9 review. Thanks bud

[@Gofr5]

Some of these look pretty nice, but I already own the discontinued Icon Sanctuary which I bought from you guys a couple of years ago on clearance. Got a great deal for such a wonderfully protective jacket. It is however a little on the warm side when temperatures start getting into the high 20's and above and so if I buy any second jackets, it would likely be some sort of mesh jacket to use when summer is at its peak.

[@fahrstuhljeff1716]

Hey Ryan, now that winter is almost over, I would actually be more than interested in a review of jackets for the hot season.

[@zer0h0n0ur3]

This..i live in malaysia and its hot all year around..do riding gear on hot season..breezy helmet with little to no sound

[@TheSugarfri2010]

Agree, I'm from the Philippines I want to be protected properly but not to sweat too much during summer but also to be not too wet during rainy season

[@terryevans9191]

@@zer0h0n0ur3 I just evacuated from Penang. Rented a scooter while there and was given access to their full range of tropical grade protective gear for free. This consisted of... A half face helmet with a rotted out chinstrap. It popped off my head if I cornered too sharp. But at least I blended in with the locals in my singlet, shorts, and malaysian rubber jandals. Damn I miss malaysia.

[@veselipastir]

@@TheSugarfri2010 he actually did it (option 1 ) for all of you guys and girls . There is nothing more out there that is waterproof but light and skidmark protective that will be airier .... like there is no product in existence that is airy and waterproof and protects top half completely from skid , that material just doesn't exist so it's always a trade off . YOu can be either fashionable sweat free corpse or protected bike driver ....

[@IAmYourReflection]

@@veselipastir why does it need to be waterproof?

[@IceRhino44]

Welcome back Ryan! Been missing your videos!

[@Lebruj1]

Another unbelievable good video

[@chenspeed]

This guy always cracks me up with his reviews.

[@kevindblew6822]

1:26 “bullet resistant vest...” I’m dying here! Or would be...

[@carlosaircraftmechxnic2819]

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for this video for a while! Thanks!

[@HDoom.]

Helpful, very informative, densely packed information and humorous... Thank you for the video and greetings from germany :)

[@savejeff15]

Lol at 2:56 He said Darmstadt! I live and study in Darmstadt Germany!! I have also never seen a Darmstadt machine, but I have my machine in Darmstadt. does that count?

[@akaaaist]

Save Jeff Die TU in Darmstadt hat diesen Abrasionstest entwickelt...

[@YG-hg9ih]

Welcome to the club. I am studying here too :) And I drive here my Er6n

[@savejeff15]

@@YG-hg9ih I drive a NC700S and CBR600RR #Hondafanboy :'D What do you study? But what are the ods having 2 People from Darmstadt seeing this and meeting in the comment section

[@80a7x]

yes, yes that counts guy in Darmstadt Germany with his machine :)

[@YG-hg9ih]

@@savejeff15 Pretty amazing! I am studying Mechanical-Engineering Bc. in my 5. Smestern. Send me a PM if you wanna know more xD

[@JamesBiggar]

Any recommendations for summer riding? Can't seem to get that question answered and I end up driving around in regular clothes, like an idiot.

[@PeterVred]

Joe rocket mesh

[@danielstewart7732]

Milwaukee Leather Co. Armoured Riding Shirt - Love mine. -and Price is right

[@zero2sixty420]

@@Josh-lz3xo 🤔

[@dh2392]

In a word, mesh. I like Olympia Motosports offerings. I'm long waisted, so I prefer a 3/4 jacket if possible, which is rare in mesh jackets. I am currently using Olympia Motosports Denali 2 jacket, and I like it a lot.

[@MarriedWithBackpacks]

I have a Shima jacket. It's a upcoming Polish company that make some great stuff. And they don't break the bank. 120 Euro for a padded, mesh jacket.

[@ArsonHammockHanger]

Just got back from my first ride in the icon Tarmac. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really liking it.

[@mattwhite8556]

You're seriously my go to for all reviews. Thanks!

[@Dave-wy5nq]

Great vid as usual, but I'm not sure how the Icon Raiden in any of its iterations didn't make the cut. Cheaper and better than anything here imo. I learned about it from watching you wear it, and it replaced my $900 Klim, as it is better in every meaningful way. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@sarahmundy233]

Thank you for including women’s options!!

[@jessemullins8144]

Your clarkson influence is showing. I’m here for it. 👌🏻

[@marscruz]

I'm about a half inch shorter and about the same weight. I just ordered the Medium Tall Firstgear Jaunt. Thanks for checking the size for me. Best motorcycle content on the Tubes. Keep it up. You guys are scoring on the goal every time you try. Thanks!

[@Gamen4Bros]

Love the edits, and ofcourse Ryan's voice

[@paulfenn5060]

I go full ATGATT when watching these so I don't hurt myself laughing.

[@mohammadaslam1997]

The quality of your videos is unreal......love your videos

[@swayzee1989]

Liking your vids just picked up a husky sm510r and your vid of dual sport tires really helped me out.

[@SamCyanide]

I really like my Joe Rocket mesh jacket, crashed in it twice and it's still good, seams are strong and so is the mesh

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I haven't crashed yet (knock, knock) but I also enjoy my Joe Rocket. It works well for how I use it.

[@rewerts85]

How long have you been riding?

[@BillyJoe1305]

I had a used one long ago, thing was amazing

[@hamrmark]

Just bought my third JR in 14yrs of riding.

[@jdvaillancourt]

3:15 "Good news!" I'm surprised nobody in the comments (that I noticed) caught this homage to James May yet.

[@dorky2958]

Dacia had a new car ?

[@itstrilby2037]

@@dorky2958 I wonder if he ever got his hands on that sandero

[@dorky2958]

@@itstrilby2037 the Black version one ? Oh, that's Duster

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

ItsTrilby didn’t they get him one as a present and then had a huge lorry reverse over it before he could touch it? 😂

[@krehme]

As usual, far more than we paid for… can’t decide whether this was more informative or more entertaining. Oh well, I guess it doesn’t really matter… Please don’t stop :)

[@user-oc4od7ib5s]

Thanks for releasing this video just after I purchased my new jacket this year

[@RoadRashTV]

GREAT REVIEW RYAN YOU TOTALY NAILED IT your channel always inspires us here at our RoadRash TV channel to make honnest reviews, and whats with the Icon water resistant thing, i wonder if anyone thinks its all about saving money Keep it honest and real Ryan👍 Bobby Max

[@RoadRashTV]

O yes forgot to say love the channel👍

[@samthomas6938]

I agree its just a cop out

[@cockapoocraziness4132]

@@samthomas6938 why would the do that?

[@cockapoocraziness4132]

@@samthomas6938 its definatly just about saving money

[@RoadRashTV]

@@cockapoocraziness4132 sometimes its about saving money

[@jermpeeps]

Wow that Revzilla video is so old I can actually understand Anthony’s intro lol

[@twotiretirade4624]

Wisdom and financial prudence wrapped up in a wonderous review of jackets that our past forgot.... Thank You!!

[@luish8056]

Always informative and very funny bud.

[@tedvalencia3904]

F9 needs to pump out more videos more often 😭 I need more RYAN

[@HartyBiker]

Quality>quantity

[@nitrofish8908]

Cosme Valencia I just keep rewatching

[@Gherbert1348]

Today I learned that Ryan is HUNG! ;) Thanks Firstgear

[@cristianscdemiranda]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rdaalborg1756]

I just heard he had 3 feet and a penis. Must be murder buying pants.

[@mayorofnow]

Great to see you do a comparison video again (and fun seeing the Yamaha on set)! Now you just need to do another Crash Test video! 😁

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

By far my favorite motorcycle channel I’ve found

[@shaunbarclay1309]

just happened to be watching an old video on your raiden jacket where you're 6"3 175lbs XD

[@Frk_X]

Mans gotta eat don't he?

[@s4n714g000]

he was dehydrated

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Shaun Barclay That’s what success looks like!

[@oregonoutback7779]

It was the Dorito's.

[@FortNine]

Must have been my dry weight. I use kerb weight now. ~RF9

[@larrylozuk]

Did you used to write Firefly episodes? The scripts are excellent . . .

[@kirkjohnson9353]

Good connection Mr Luzuk. I wonder if they could pick up a firefly theme on a future video and boost the already awesome content. It would be 'epic' as the kids say.

[@vgullotta]

2:39 thank you sir!!!! This sent me down a wonderful rabbit hole of learning these ratings and how to figure out what is what. Now that I am older and have a family and all, I have been looking into upgrading my leather to something that is more protective, but never really knew how to determine what is good and what isn't other than word of mouth or buying the most expensive thing and hoping, now I can search for a CE prEN 17092-2:2017 Class AAA certified leather jacket and know that I'm going to likely be getting the best protection and then make my best guess decision from there. Thanks dude, this is something I've been wanting to learn for a long time!

[@manybikes]

Nice work Ryan. Nice work!

[@ryoder]

When I grow up, I want to be a horologist!

[@-unascertained-]

9:48 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@responsibleindian5437]

After a long time.. nice to see your bro

[@johannesvandam7360]

I’d love to see you do a review of mesh jackets. Great work, and so utterly enjoyable.

[@donaldtujaka2034]

"...horologist..." LOL, where do you find the time?

[@sailingyemaya9781]

There’s a lot of barely used jackets out there. My alpinestars was $75

[@cookiemonster9020]

Where'd you look?

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Facebook marketplace, also Craigslist, offer up

[@LARGO125]

Yup. Got my Icon full leather with armor for the same.

[@rhllnm]

I never pay more than $100 for jacket or pants. Great sales all the time. Icon, Fly and Rocky Mountain ATV Tusk brands. I may have to break that rule for some good boots, but my current Icon Raider boots were only $95 and are breathable, which is important in hot NM and AZ. I have noticed that if one company has it on sale (like Revzilla) they all will, but sometimes you have to move fast.

[@lazartsaprev2580]

I just love all your videos, mate !!!! Thank you!

[@emmettturner9452]

My favorite deal ever was a Tour Master Flex Series 2 Textile/Mesh Jacket for 69 Freedom smackers nearly a decade ago. Closeout deal. I bought two and still have one in reserve. My first was hundreds more back in 2008. Truly a dinosaur. It gets compliments all the time and still looks new when I use the outer rain liner.

[@lukastomasch]

Randomly remove eyes at 60 😂

[@preacherplays]

Can you take a look at Viking Cycle gear? I'd love to get some professional reviews of what I've found so far to be reasonably good, and underpriced, gear.

[@Vessekx]

The Preacher Plays, I’ll second that request! I’ve got one of their jackets, and I’m curious how it stacks up against the (much) more expensive competitors.

[@SCfromVANCOUVER]

Came for the jackets. Stayed for the commentary 🤣 always an enjoyable watch!

[@MroStudios]

I lived in Vancouver for about 7 months back in 2010. Your videos make me miss the best time of my life. I just want to tell you that you are 100% my guest if you ever happen to be in Rome (Italy). I don't even have a motorcycle yet :)

[@81MrKMan]

5:40 ordering now.

[@therealrealshocker]

3ft LOL nice video though, I love Rev'It Products!

[@clintonfrizzell8467]

Another informative and seriously funny video, thanks Ryan and team!!

[@superbikerkesh6275]

Great video. It's amazing to see how jackets are evolving and making it fashionable to wear in day to day business.

[@mohtishamraza2113]

I am from ashion country 🇵🇰 Pakistan and I make these jackets brands company jackets and I want do business if you need any jackets send me semple I make jackets for you and I have need a partner

[@SamCyanide]

5:40 that's actually a dang good idea, might have to pick that one up because of that

[@jakaberdajs4378]

Dont mean to be rude but thats nothning new... many pockets are designed for consealed carrie or have places to strap a holster for concealed carrie

[@EchoConstellation]

Would probably fit a Glock 43 no problem.

[@dragonoffski4501]

...any more than a horolgist studies loose women - OMG I can't believe you said that! I almost shat myself laughing.😂

[@intotheunknown804]

Love these product reviews please keep it up

[@LexTexter]

I’ve bought the Revit Trench Gore-Tex Jacket based on your review some months ago and I‘ve to admit it’s the best Riding Jacket I‘ve ever had 🙏

[@Stoney3K]

It's kind of weird to see that you have to wear a baggy fit XL Rev'IT! at your 6'3 because that's pretty much the average size of the Dutch guys that make that jacket. You would expect them to have more of a European tall cut.

[@paulaus]

The Rev'it Trench is a touch looser than most of their stuff. I have the Worker Overshirt and it's tighter than the Trench although the trench has room for the lining.

[@ianmorris1612]

fun fact: nothing is truly bulletproof, only bullet resistant up to a particular cartridge :^)

[@generallymexican8978]

Will a 50 Cal go through tho? Just asking for an American friend...

[@ianmorris1612]

@@generallymexican8978 congrats, you asked a stupid question. the answer is, 'it depends'

[@tejaspadhye]

Couldn't distract myself with the comments, this is the best motorcycle content out there

[@Firestorm637]

Love ur videos and sense of humor

[@motorcityoctane6713]

The real question is did Ryan steal 3 packs Nacho or Cool Ranch Doritos 5:58

[@uncanny272]

Reward $4.75. & "Vest of all." LOLOL

[@parkwayrider4730]

I learn something every single time.Thanks !!

[@MrKillervincent]

Hey Ryan, great video and glad your back making us laugh! Could you do a video on cool gear, I'm 19 wearing Richa gear as it's the best I know of 😂