Testing My REV'IT Offtrack 2 Gear and My Honda Transalp 750 in a HAIL STORM

When I set out to get in a little rain to see how my new REV'IT Offtrack 2 H2O jacket and pants performed, I did not expect that I would end up giving it and my new Honda Transalp 750 a trial by fire (or ice in this case) in a driving hail storm...but that's exactly what happened.

Come along with my as I attempt to get home before getting struck by lightning. This was one hell of a REV'IT Offtrack 2 gear test and I have to say it did incredibly well in the driving rain and hail. When I got home, I was basically completely dry under my gear except for the drizzle where I left the Offtrack 2 jacket unbuttoned at the collar.

I like to torture test my waterproof gear, but I can honestly say this may be the toughest motorcycle rain gear test I've ever done. My REV'IT Offtrack 2 review afterward is absolutely stellar. I came away very impressed with this waterproof adventure motorcycle gear.

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[davidruggles]

Forget Bret and his "smile while you ride" tag line. The first 50 seconds of Dork laughing his ass off as he rides in the hail just epitomizes the riding spirit. Go buddy!

[cliftonsr]

Ben your sense of humor is pure gold absolutely golden adventures from you Ben. More people like you and the earth would be a lot better place to live!

[motomaverickusa]

Dude you crack me up and I love it. I’m glad you were being safe and you made it home.

[MeerkatADV]

I have been fortunate enough to only be caught out in hail a few times on the bike. It does turn into a bit of a weird video game.

[NunyaBusiness...]

That laughter is so good and infectious! So glad you got it on camera and shared it with us.

[holmesfamily]

Well done Honda with traction control for ice storm and Rev'it for making great gear. Thanks for review

[JCrozier]

i've heard you say tons of times, if you dont ride in rain, you wont ride much around here. today proves that one. glad you made it home safe.

[racsoyeldnif]

One of the best "product test" ever !

[dunfalk]

I been considering buying the Revit offtrack 2 and your real life test has convinced me, so thank's for that...

[motojon]

I’ve been excited about that gear, since it was announced. Hopefully you’ll make a real review of it later.

We are glad you made it back home safe.

[kevinsterner]

Very cool and funny video. I have ridden in hail and lightning a few times here in AZ. Even with all my gear on it finds ways to hit you in unpadded areas . Keep the content coming

[indecent]

Just got my transalp today after having a klr based on your review and I do not regret it at all thank you

[richardstephens]

Great Video. Capturing the essence of all weather riding!

[BobGrimminger]

You are right, it’s not the tires that protect you from lightning. Logic says that if lighting can make it from clouds to the ground, the few inches of air from your vehicle to the ground would be no problem. But electricity flows on the outside of metal objects. And that metal is certainly less resistance than the air inside the cabin.

[YankiRides]

i have had the first offtrack for a year an love it. the changes look good to be honest. great vid as always

[roymctarsney]

Awesome video! I am very happy that you arrived home safely!
You live to ride another day! Peace ❤

[roysteves]

When it's fun for you, it's fun for us, too--great little video!

[TheEasyrider]

Yeah Dork, when I was stationed in Wichita Falls in the AF, I was riding up the only hill for a hundred miles in a thunderstorm. I took a hit to my throttle arm. Hurt like hell, and then I rode under a car wash to sit it out. My friend Don, got hit and was knocked unconscious. His wife, who was riding pillion, reach over him and grabbed the handlebars, guiding the bike to the shoulder. Long answer is, no, you have zero protection! 😅

[ADVBrett]

Brilliant vid mate, I think I've just found my next ADV suit!!