REV'IT! Defender GTX Pants
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Great
Purchased with jacket (see my review they are the same) These pants are great! This is my first pair of motorcycle pants so I don't have another reference. I used to wear gortex rain pants and a set of insulated gortex bibs when it was cold. These have replaced both and have the added protection. They are a bit bulky to walk in. They are very comfortable in the saddle. I'm looking forward to some long days riding in them. They are very waterproof. The zipper and velcro on the cuffs is great. My only complaint is that I have to take my boots off to put the pants on or off.
May 21, 2013
Let's hope 3rd times a charm
Acquiring right fit has been a head ache. I referred to the sizing chart, videos, and manufacturer website before submitting my initial order. First purchase was size Medium Tall. These fit great in the waist--no ruffled up material after synching them down--but thigh was ridiculously tight (it looked ridiculous and was terribly uncomfortable). Returned those and placed second order so as to get a quick turn around. The $38 (w/ insurance at $600 value) return shipping w/ UPS hurt bad! The replacement pair were the Large standard length. These arrived w/ a Hershey's chocolate wrapper in the pocket; that was odd? The seem in the crotch was tearing already, and the knee protection was riding high when seated on my Ducati Multistrada 1200 (even after adjusting the knee pad to the lower setting). RevZilla came to the rescue and provided a pre-paid return shipping label and I'm now awaiting the same pants in Large tall.
May 8, 2013
Great pants
I have had these pants for a while now. Worn them mostly in colder temps, and they perform very well. Normally I wear them with just my skivvies, but if it's really cold, usually under 45 F or so I will also wear long johns. Have ridden with them down to low 20's, and no problems. fit and finish is excellent, quality construction. A bit pricey, but definately worth the money. zippers don't leak, and they don't snag. Taking liners out isn't super quick, but only takes a few minutes, so that's really not that bad. I love em!
March 9, 2013
Great All Season Pants
Quality made pants, stylish, and comfortable. These are really well made with good features. The only down side is the price is a bit high.
February 11, 2013
Perfect fit
Love the way these pants fit my body. I went strictly off the sizing chart and ordered the mediums. I normally wear 32W-34L jeans & am 5'11", 180 lbs. Don't think I'm going to be able to use them as an overpant for anything but some gym shorts but they're extremely comfortable and kept me warm enough for a 3 hour ride in mid 40s weather. Nice to be able to easily open up the vents to get some airflow through when I need a little bit of a cool down. Love to have a 2nd pair but the price is admittedly a bit of a deterrent.
October 22, 2012
Great Stuff
These pants keep you cool, keep you warm, and keep you dry. Whatever the scenario is they meet it. I lowsided in them a couple weeks ago at about 20 mph. There is one small hole in the leg at the bottom where the zipper hit it, but that is it. I actually still ride with them. Granted I upgraded the hip pads, but I walked away from it with no injuries, just sore for a few days. You should buy a size larger than you think.
August 12, 2012
Defender GTX
I like the gear - talk about protected. It's Goretex but not waterproof at all - you will get soaked. It's ok for a quick rain shower.....it does dry fast.
I've ridden in 30 to 105 degs in this outfit. In the heat, The jacket breaths well with the wrist vents open, chest and back vents open - flows pretty good. When you have a fairing, the venting drops drastically. The pants don't breath very much because of the seated position, the vents on top get hardly any air. But when you go off-road and stand up on dual sports, the flow is ok.
The overall is it's pretty rugged. I wasn't trying to be GQ when I bought this and had a red bike...that wasn't the intent.
I am disappointed that this expensive Goretex ensemble doesn't even come close to keeping you dry....that's why I had to spend another $100 for the AWESOME Revit one-piece hi-viz rain suit....
Anyway - it's a really nice piece of kit.
July 23, 2012
sold!
OK, so I purchased these pants and like them so much I also bought the matching jacket. The only bad thing I can say is they are expensive... and should come with the sastec back protector standard. Beyond that... this is outstanding stuff here. Extremely comfortable, protection from abrasion is far above most other pants... warm, dry, and the 3D mesh venting really keeps the boys cool if you know what I mean.
I have worn these pants in 85F heat and they are a bit on the warm side (but wearable as long as you keep moving). The liners, fabrics, stitching... all excellent. I'm sold on Revit quality. Short some cash... but I suspect this suit will last many years and keep me well protected.
July 21, 2012
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