I bought both the jacket and trousers (not via Revzilla because it's cheaper over here in the Netherlands in regular stores).

The Negative:
I ride 30.000+ Km a year (all season on BMW R1200GS-Adv) and this combo is just a disappointment. In 1 - 1/2 year of wearing this I had to replace 2 zippers (jacket), needed to patch the trousers twice because of small stones hitting the fabric at the knee area.

Furthermore... the Jacket doesn't keep you dry around the front waist area. Water stlll found a way to squeez itself past the goretex membrane somehow. I attached Dainese suspenders because the waist-straps are just not well designed. But after 2 months the attachment lugs/loops or whatever you call those thing just broke.

In general the (poor) build quality is not what i expected from Dainese. The Fabric they use is much to thin and not strong enough to qualify as motorcycle fabric.

I see general wear on the fabric on both the jacket and trousers that should not be after 1-1/2 year and 45.000 km. hence the low score on durability.

The Positive:
I looks good (on me)
It fits well (on me)
Good Airflow (good design)

I would not recommend this combo to anyone if you ride the kilometers I do. It's not worth the investment. I have a 10 year old Dainese combo that was a fraction of the price of this peace of ..... (fill in the word). And still goes strong today except for the zippers and velcro straps.

But! if you are among those Dainese riders, that like to ride around town (do max. 100 km in a weekend or so), in sunny weather and now and then pose at traffic lights or some boulevard.. Buy it!

Just used this for the first time a few days ago. I had removed the thermal liner as its late spring and left the GTX liner in as weather was a little iffy.

First off, at 7.30am with temps in mid 60s, I was very comfortable. 20 minutes in and I rode into a downpour. Not a drop came thro as expected. Spent the rest of the morning riding by which time it had gotten pretty warm out - around 85F, and I was no longer comfortable. Easy solution, stop, remove GTX liner and open the chest and back vents fully. Amazing that a jacket of this weight can transform into a summer mesh jacket. No problems with venting whatsoever.

Incredible detail to the jacket, construction is typical dainese attention to detail. Pockets galore. If they forgot a detail to the jacket, I don't know what they could have added!

Downside obviously is the cost - it's a serious investment at $900 but If you ride extensively in all seasons and weather types, this truly is a jacket that can do it all. Aside from that, just be aware that it takes a little time to remove the liners and configure the vents each time.

Fit : 5'9 145lb. Size 48 is perfect. Gives me a little room to layer underneath without being loose

I have been looking for a solid 3 season jacket for many years, and love the concept behind this model. In New England summer riding weather it will frequently be mid 90's with 100 % humidity AND rain throughout the day. The thought of having 1 jacket that I could wear until the snow flies, but still be comfortable in the heat has been my "unicorn" for many years. I ordered this jacket, and upon examination, I am returning it and going with a different model.

I really like that you have the option of using the chest protector. I also like the modular design: It is well designed and pretty comfortable. However, there are serious flaws in quality of materials and design that are "deal breakers" for me.

1. As another reviewer noted, the zippers are flimsy and I do not expect them to last very long. When you're talking about flimsy zippers on huge vent panels that are going to see heavy use, that's an issue. If a zipper breaks, the modularity is gone and you're stuck with a mesh jacket or a jacket with a hanging flap until you get it repaired. For $900, that's not acceptable.

2. The armor is pretty flimsy when compared to the other jackets in this price point. It is all only rated to CE level 1, and is a composite armor that has more hard shell than padding, and the padding is a cheap fabric/foam hybrid. There is an option to use a force field replacement back protector (for another $80), which I would do if I was keeping the jacket. However, the elbow protectors are of such a proprietary shape that I do not believe a high end CE level 2 protector of another brand would fit. Still, to buy another $150 - 200 of armor for a jacket you just paid that much for is just ridiculous.

Additionally, the shoulder guards (which I would replace and are generally easier to replace than elbows) DO NOT HAVE A POCKET to retain them. Instead, they are velcro attached to the inside of the shell. That means that even if you found another brand of shoulder armor that you liked, you could not replace it because there is nowhere to secure it inside of the jacket.

3. The materials are not very sturdy: the fabric is very thin compared to other jackets at this price point, and I am not convinced that it will wear well. Additionally, it's a fairly heavy jacket for being a modular mesh, and in the rain the outer shell material appears to lack the beefiness to shed water. I anticipate (as another reviewer has pointed out) that the shell will become water logged and cumbersome in a downpour.

Overall, I would have been happy to pay another $150- $200 for this jacket if the material were thicker, the zippers were sturdy and reinforced, and it had CE level 2 armor. As it is, I am going with a Revit instead. I will have to sacrifice some venting and the modularity for the confidence in build quality and high level CE 2 armor, but for me that's a no-brainer.

This jacket is just a few steps away from being the most amazing thing available. It's a shame that QC and cost cutting steps made it such a dud.

I received this jacket from Revzilla just in time to take it on a 600 mile overnight tour of the mountain passes from San Francisco to Bridgeport. The early morning start from the valleys had the jacket all zipped up without the gortex or the quilted liner and I was perfectly comfortable. Once we hit the central boiler room valley by mid day I opened up all the vents. Fronts, back, and the sleeves open! It was like the air conditioner came on. The cool breeze was felt flowing strongly through the jacket. It was just like wearing a total mesh jacket even with a hydration pack on my back. Plenty of pocket room for my camera, fastrak, phone, wallet, business cards, and a cool sleeve pocket for my gas card. I love all the adjustability with the double neck closure and the sleeve ties. The snap collar is a big improvement over last year's velcro. No more chafing when its open. This jacket is really a perfect combination of the last two years' models of seasonal touring jackets. Looks pretty darn sharp as well. The sleeves fit just a touch long but not too much of a gripe really. Very comfortable. A bit on the pricey side, but I am glad I went for it. I know I will be riding this gear for many years to come.

Im in the Northern Territory, Australia, were the temp rarely gets below 35 degrees celsius and regularly up around 40 degrees celsius. So i need a jacket that flows bulk air.

This jacket preforms perfectly. As long as you keep moving you think your in a complete mesh jacket.

Fitting was perfect to the scale provided, armour sits comfortably and securely, and the jacket has enough elasticity that you don't feel rigid and stiff.

I wanted gear that could survive anything. This jacket has seen temps from -15c to 40c. I have ridden in snow to hurricanes and not been wet when I finally get home. This jacket is excellent for airflow as well as insulation. It is comfy down to zero Celsius unaided. the straps tighten the jacket to a superb fit around the midsection, arms and neck. The modular design allows for easy riding through a verity of weather conditions. After 20,000 miles there are no real signs of wear.

I rode 18,000 miles from Las Vegas to Ushuaia with this jacket. I took it to the limits in all aspects. I love the fit, style, feel and most of all the modular features. It held up well from a durability standpoint.

Having said that, I am still quite disappointed. The jacket does not protect you from rain. In fact, it's about as water resistant as a cotton hoodie. Yes it comes with a water resistant liner, however, the jacket itself soaks water like a sponge. You'll have about 1-2 hours of average rainfall exposure before the water begins to seep from the jacket itself and into the cracks and openings of the liner.

For nearly a grand, I would expect the jacket to be water resistant like ANY of the ADV counterparts (im thinking KLIM).... however it is not, and you'll be soaked.

All positive reviews aside (and there are many great things to say about this product), the simple fact that it is not water resistant negates it all.

If you still want to buy this jacket simply for the styling, comfort and modular design, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you also buy a high quality, water resistant overcoat.

It's a shame to say considering the money you're already spending.

I bought both the jacket and pant and little did I know the kind of conditions I would encounter...which makes for a more complete review. I started and ended in Phoenix where the temperature was 95 degrees. With all the liners removed and all the vents open the cooling was phenomenal! Once in Moab a storm came in and I was riding in temperatures that got down to 30 degrees with combinations of rain, wind, snow and sleet. I was warm and dry without any long underwear..just a t-shirt and compression shorts. The liners, both the Gore-Tex and thermal are very easy to add or remove in a variety of combinations. As for fit I took the time to use the sizing chart and ordered exactly the sizes recommended. Keep in mind that Dainese is Italian and is therefore a trimmer fit .. I’m a slim guy..5’8” 140 lbs and don’t like the brands that are baggier..If you are on the larger side I might think twice...if you are unsure and in between I don’t think you’ll have any problem going up a size..I could have....

I ended up rating these a 4 star for one specific reason...despite what the Revzilla review claims there is not enough pocket room to stuff both of the liners away..when I tried to stuff the Gore-Tex and thermal liner of the jacket into the jackets back pocket..which is the largest..I could not zip and button the jacket..this to me is a huge design flaw..I ride a f 800 gs and have panniers but getting them in and out was a big inconvenience and had to make sure I had them separated and on top...If i could make one suggestion to Dainese on this point it would be to make the thermal liner out of down..the insulation quality would be better and it would make stuffing it away a piece of cake.

Other than losing the one star the D-Explorer jacket and pants are a tough, versatile and great looking product!

I bought this jacket based on the video and the fact that it was a ZLA Award winner. I wanted a jacket to take on a trip to Alaska that would provide me with more ventilation if the weather got warm.

My primary concern with this coat? Is it waterproof? I was skeptical because the Gore-Tex liner in the jacket does not overlap or join to the Gore-Tex liner in the pants, leaving a gap at the waist line. Therein lies the problem. The shell of this jacket is going to get soaked during a downpour and you will get wet at the mid-section.

I just rode from Philadelphia to Rochester, NY yesterday and was in a constant rain for over an hour. While the upper part of me did stay dry, as well as my legs stayed dry, I did begin to get water seepage around the mid-section due to the jacket becoming soaked. Plus, with a soaked jacket dry overnight for the next days ride?

I own a Rev-It Everest GTX coat that has the Gore-Tex Pro shell and I have ridden in that for over 400 miles in the rain and stayed dry. It doesn't offer as much ventilation as this jacket but I think it will be my choice again for a 4 week trip to Alaska this summer.

I love the features of this coat but not sure it will last for the long haul.

After having the Rain sun jacket for a year and loving it I wanted a year round jacket. I expected a lot for my $900. I just got back from a 300 mile day ending my vacation. Weather was mostly cloudy with showers and cool, except from the 5000 foot campground I started from. Raining. I had not been it rain with jacket yet so I put rain gear on. About a 100 miles from home I took rain jacket off. Hadn't rained for hours and I knew it would be raining on mt Hood and I wanted to test my knew jacket. Then 70 miles from home I started over Mt Hood. It started raining and the temp dropped to 45. I had the thermal and rain liner in but was wearing a t shirt underneath. I got quite cold. After coming off Mt Hood the temp climbed to 50 then 60 so I warmed up. When I got home I was dry except for my forearms. I also put my hippo hands on the bike prior to coming home. So water coming up sleeve was not the issue. I guess it could be condensation but I doubt it. One day on the trip temps started low but went up a lot. The ability to remove layers and open vents was quite nice. Bottom line is this, I will always wear rain gear with this jacket in the rain and have more than a t shirt on when it's cold. I believe this jacket is a 3 season jacket and it is not going to keep you dry. I'm disappointed.