Klim Vs. REV'IT: Battle of the MESH Jackets!

Ever wonder how much more of a jacket you are getting when you opt for a company's mid-range jacket over their entry-level offerings? Looking for a warm/hot weather riding suit? We take a deep dive into four offerings from two of the biggest names in moto-apparel.

[sgtyut]

I really wish they would stop putting "Rev it!" conspicuously all over the jacket. There are four "Rev it!" 's on that Cayenne pro! Plus a logo! It's bad enough when it's just a brand name, but "Rev it!" is basically a slogan. It's like I'm riding all over the place telling people to "Rev it! Yeah! Rev it good!" And from every possible angle! I know people sometimes shy away from a jacket because of the gaudy branding. Do these manufacturers think someone is going to see us on the road and then buy the jacket? Keep dreaming. I bet it hurts sales. Just use your logo, it's great! If you MUST use "Rev it!", please limit it to one; a small one on the left breast or something.

[BeGoneForGood]

The subscriber count does NOT match the quality of this video. Great work and I look forward to stratospheric growth with the coming offerings.

[jamie.miller.inspiring]

Probably the best comparison video I've seen before instead of the typical promotion sales videos!

[REVITsport]

Great video! Some good info to know: our neckbrace that connects to the Cayenne Pro will return in our collection this year.

[DragoniteMotoJP]

Took "klim induction" and "voyager air pant" 20k miles around the usa and after an extra 10k here in japan, still relatively mint.

No issues with heat at 45°c (113f) from the jacket (as bearable as anything is at 45) and it's fine at 0°c (32f) if you brought a fleece and rain coat.

If a slight tear did occur I didn't ruin a water proof suit, just the rain coat when wearing over the suit.

Jacket and pant bested 2 crashes, no need to replace yet.

Did upgrade the back to the "alpinestars nucleon kr-2" for air flow and a bit more protection. But japan sees 37°c (98.6f) as normal in sumer. So the flow was needed more that the protection.

[gudgengrebe]

Hi there, three years later …. the algorithms have brought me to you - all the way over here in Suffolk, England and I’m glad they did. This was a very entertaining and comprehensive guide that I enjoyed very much, thank you. Now I’m going to sift through your other videos, hoping that they’re as good as this one - full of pertinent information and humour and avoiding all the confusing, tempting sales talk. Thanks very much for this great video! 👍

[ericclark]

Thanks for this review. Just to give people a little insight... call it a long duration review... I have the Klim Badlands Jacket and pants. Purchased them in 2011 and have been riding with them since. I ride in all conditions, so long as the ice and salt are gone from the roads. I mostly commute on my bike. The vents are sufficient for moderately warm days, but I am looking at a mesh jacket for summer, because vents don't help much when you're sitting still, or in slow traffic, etc. A note on Klim customer service... I had a crash early on, and slid along the ground for a bit, so I sent the suit in to be inspected while my ribs were healing, making sure they knew I had crashed... they found a leak in the pants and replaced them free of charge, even though its possible the leak was caused by the accident. I can't complain about that. The combination of Jacket and pants cost around $1300, but it has lasted almost 10 years so far and is still in great condition.

[teatowel]

Couldn't agree more about "modular" water resistant liners or quilter bits that are removable.
Much better to have rain gear that goes over the top.
Much better to wear warm clothes.

[rabee]

this video is no nonsense and doesn't waist viewers time highly appreciate it no personal opinion just useful info

[joes.]

Good information in this video. I was unaware of the neck brace. He seems to think insulated liners are not good, however... IF you live in the west where you leave home in the low 50's and return at the end of the day in the high 90's the Tornado 3 is a winner. IF you live inland from the coast your ride may start in the high 90's and on the coast it will be 55 deg. and drippy wet with dense fog. Tornado 3 wins again for versatility. So depending on where you call home the Tornado 3 may be about as universal as you can find and may be the weapon of choice. Rev'it fits a leaner build and you will likely need to size up. Klim seems to fit with a bit more room. I like both brands.

[Gilgamesh]

Great balance of info, speed, and humor. Subscribed. Thanks

[LessonsWereLearned]

Educated. Relatable. Informative. To the point. Comparative. Entertaining. Unbiased. Factual.  

For the sake of demographics, I'm a 29-year-old male, from the US, currently in the PNW, in the adventure category but also have a CBR and a Dyna FXDC in the garage. While I'm a sport rider at heart but my head puts me on my Tiger 800XC almost daily to the tune of 25, 000 miles/yr, the Hog meanders around catching the last 1, 200 or so miles a year.  We differ in that integrated waterproofness is mandatory therefore mesh is not even a consideration. In other words, I gained almost no benefit from this video as I don't see any mesh gear in my near future...however,

That all said, wow. I am impressed and sincerely appreciative of the research, time, and money that you put into this review. I can't say that I have seen a single video that fully encompasses a product class anywhere near as well as you just did in these almost 20 minutes - surely closer to 20 hours if measured on your watch though, at the very least, I would assume. Trying to replace my Astars Andes Drystar jacket has been a nightmare - first going to the Klim Adv Rally jacket (returned), to the Andes Pro (returned) to the Latitude, then bought a Badlands Pro (which will be returned) and just ordered a Kodiak and a Carlsbad. I now officially must keep the Latitude which is so far the winner but I'm still not happy. Had I been able to watch a video of this quality in my product class, you would have saved me a lot of time and money.  

The point here is, keep it up. Please. You definitely earned a subscription from me.

Maybe here soon, depending on whether I lose my aversion to cameras before my return periods hit, you may just see me post a side-by-side comparison video of the BLP-Kodiak-Latitude-Carlsbad. If that happens, I hope to do it half as well as you have here.

Thanks, man. Ride far and ride vigilant brother!

[alexsandovallapostol]

Very well done ! You are a very good communicating the technical information in an entertaining and thoughtful manner ! Thumbs Up !

[Reboot]

I got the Klim Induction jacket last year and man, I'm kicking myself in the butt for not getting it sooner!! It rocks!
Since I run really hot anyway, I throw a K-Way overtop and use it during the Spring and Fall. The K-Way also makes it waterproof in the rain.

Keep up the great work.

[jeffbrownme]

Wow great channel. No one has this level of quality on ACTUAL gear reviews. Hope you blow up. Keep uploading!

[maurizioc]

Detailed, informative and with a pinch of humour.. Well done. Thank you.

[oesda]

Thanks for sharing, this review was very useful for me. I was looking on the market to replace my Revit Eclipse after 4yrs of use, I had in my list the Tornado and also the Klim Induction. I was not able to find a blue Tornado 3 and at some point appeared one Cayenne Pro in my local Revit dealer with a very good discount price.

After checking this review the winner for me was the Cayenne Pro, I ll be using it in hot weather, I ll update my feedback later, I ll be having a multi day travel soon in a week or two.

Pretty much I got the Cayenne Pro because of its price (after discount it was pretty much at the same price of a Tornado 3).

[IanRowsby]

I own the full Klim Baja S4 suit with the rain-over-shell suit. It's incredible and a genuine three-season pushing into a four-season suit. I rode from Utah to the Florida Keys in winter and, with a heated jacket, was comfortable in all temperatures ranging from just above freezing to the 90s in Miami. I highly recommend it.

[nazarreyaz]

Great review and very informative as we dont have either REVIT or KLIM dealers in Sri Lanka. In fact KLIM is lesser known compared to REVIT, at least in Sri Lanka. I purchased the REVIT TORNADO 3 and love it. Never even knew the KLIM INDUCTION was an alternative to REVIT. On a personal note I prefer REVIT's european styling but wish they did not put their brand all over the jacket.

[SBC-Dualsport]

Great review of these jackets. My choice is the S4...I'm American and built like one.