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RATED THE RiDE PRODUCT TEST





           ü Two-piece leathers
           offer protection and
           convenience























          ‘As with all leathers,


           prices are high but you


           get what you pay for’









                                             - TWO-PIECE LEATHERS -


           THE                                                                       VERDICT






                                 Rev’It suit delivers on every level





           Two-piece leathers deliver
           the safety and style
           attributes of a one-piece yet
           with a higher degree of
           practicality and comfort.
             As with all leather
           products, the prices are
           fairly high but you get what
           you pay for. Our top three
           boast AAA CE-ratings and
           each offers the option of
           upgrading their armour levels
           should you wish.
             The REV’IT! Combi Apex
           jacket-and-jeans suit scored                  Rev’It! Combi                  RST TracTech                  Furygan Raptor
           the highest and deserves the                 Apex £899.99                    Evo 4 £529.98                   Evo 2 £779.98
           Best Buy triangle, as it                   Although expensive, the         Top protection with an           A two-piece suit that
           delivered on every level —                Combi from Rev’It has all      affordable price tag from       feels well developed and
           protection, comfort, style                the safety attributes you      the British brand, the Evo      thought out, the leather is
           and ease of use. A lovely set                 would expect in a          4 suit is a bit baggy fitting     supple and the slightly
           of leathers to wear, tour or               one-piece suit with the       and lacks a touch of style       larger fit will suit a lot of
           scratch in.                                comfort of two-piece. A         but it is an impressive           riders’ physiques.
             The RST TracTech Evo 4                     lovely suit to wear.           product nonetheless.          Airbag-insert ready too.
           suit thoroughly deserves a
           Recommended triangle as its
           budget price is certainly not
           reflected in the specification.    suit also earns a                     Few points split the final
           Arguably not the best looking      Recommended award, as               mainly down to CE protective  NEXT MONTH...
                                                                                  three places and it was
           due mainly to a baggy fit, it is   both garments set the safety
           hard to criticise.                 standards yet still felt plush      ratings and fit as to where         Sporty textile jackets ridden
             The Furygan Raptor Evo           and comfortable to wear.            they eventually finished.           and rated on the road


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