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Start of the season, new clothes are needed. They should be stylish and functional and, most importantly, not cost a fortune. Finally, there has to be money left for the latte macchiato at the motorcycle meeting place. Current textile suits of the lower middle class can easily meet these demands.

Thorsten Dentges

04/13/2005

Wherever red wine is served for lunch, toddlers still play late at night on the plaza and five of them are more often anyway, a Rossi fan shirt in combination with cool jeans can be considered motorcycle-compatible clothing. Quite different here on land: waterproof textile suits equipped with tested protectors are very popular because of their versatility
Motorcycle clothing should protect against the elements and injuries.
Top products sometimes cost well over 1000 euros? Not everyone can and will not afford that. It is easier to get hold of inexpensive station wagons in the lower middle class. The “economy clothing” is often equipped with less known climate membranes and upper materials. But even without the reputation of Gore-Tex, Cordura and the like, cheap doesn’t have to be bad, as the test of eight current textile suits for 350 euros shows. Ironically, the cheapest station wagon from 290 euros Bering got top marks and thus the test victory. Very gratifying: There is no real loser among the other suits either, because they are all ?? even if one or the other piece of clothing is only conditional? recommendable. Thanks to the removable thermal lining, the suits can be used almost all year round, and the features and workmanship (each ten percent of the overall rating) are impressive.
The majority of the tested products convinced with a good fit? also
due to width adjustments in the relevant areas. Accordingly, even at 180 km / h on a naked bike, they hardly showed any tendency to flutter. In this discipline, the price hits are in no way inferior to more expensive products. The important evaluation criterion “wearing comfort” (30 percent of the final result) includes not only the cut (neck, arm and leg ends, jacket / pants connection) but also the practical values ​​determined in different driving dynamic seating positions. For example, the products from BF and Louis Not noticeable when stationary, but turned out to be uncomfortable during the test drive. In addition, attention was paid to the accessibility and functionality of pockets in all suits.
The two criteria “wetness test” and “safety” each contributed a quarter to the overall rating. After all, the station wagons are advertised as waterproof, and a rain-soaked jacket or pants cools the driver down quickly and forces them to take a break. Safety risks due to inadequate protectors are not acceptable even with inexpensive station wagons. In these two points, the 350 euro offers allow themselves the greatest weaknesses. For example, the Hein Combi, which is exemplary in terms of safety and equipped with a CE back protector
Gericke. She gambled away the test victory with extensive water ingress in the left hip and rib area. At least in the simulated heavy thunderstorm rain, the Sheltex membrane could not convince. In the class processed and also waterproof Buse (Reissa and Techpore membranes) fall, however
Elbow protectors through the shock absorption test, and the CE shoulder pads that are too small cloud the result. It should be noted, however, that Buse protectors can be retrofitted on elbows and shoulders from another manufacturer for 13.90 euros per pair.
The design did not play a role in the assessment. Although the manufacturers offer enough color variants to choose from and suits like the BF or Buse in front of the ice cream parlor really look good, buyers mostly opt for a combination of dark and light black. A German peculiarity that is hardly understood where red wine is served for lunch.

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Test: Bering Pulsor / Madison

Provider: Bering, phone 069/285494,
www.bering-shop.de
Prices: jacket 169.99 euros, pants 119.99 euros
Sizes: jacket S to 4XL; Pants S to 4XL
Colors: jacket black with silver and blue or red; Pants black
with silver or blue
Upper material: jacket and pants Fibretech (polyamide)
Climate membrane: jacket and pants BW2-Tex

plus
Very large width adjustment
at the bottom of the legs, also adjustable leg length with Velcro fastener; Boot rubbers; no tendency to flutter; Cell phone pocket; Suspenders;
comfortable to wear; Reinforcements on sleeves
and shoulders; very good value for money; absolutely waterproof
minus
Connection zipper
too short; heavy jacket weight; Breast pockets something
Mounted too high, therefore not particularly easily accessible
Remarks
Removable thermal lining; Hip and back protectors can be retrofitted;
realistic size specifications

Test: BF Gizeh / Crossroad

Provider: BF Motorcycle Hardwear, phone 04421/500166,
www.bf-hardwear.de
Prices: jacket 179.90 euros, pants 169.90 euros
Sizes: jacket XS to XXXL; Pants XS to XXXL *
Colors: jacket black with gray, or with brown and khaki;
Pants black, black with gray
Upper material: jacket and pants polyamide, polyester
Climate membrane: Techpore jacket and pants (each in the inner lining)

plus
No tendency to flutter; Anti-slip material on the buttocks; by means of zippers
convertible to shorts; extensive reinforcements
on sleeves and shoulders;
absolutely waterproof
minus
CE elbow protectors
fall clearly through the shock absorption measurement,
the other CE protectors
are too small; moderate wearing comfort, the collar pinches in driver’s position; no cell phone pocket; zipper
on the inner lining of the test jacket
went to twice
Operation broken
Remarks
Removable thermal lining; Hip and back protectors can be retrofitted

Test: Buse Toledo / Highland

Provider: Buse, phone 02471/12690, www.buese.com
Prices: jacket 174.90 euros, pants 169.90 euros
Sizes: jacket XS to XXXXL *; Trousers 48 to 64 *
Colors: jacket khaki, anthracite, blue, red or orange with black; Anthracite with blue; Pants black
Upper material: jacket polyester, polyurethane, leather; Pants polyester, polyamide, polyurethane
Climate membrane: Reissa jacket; TechPore trousers

plus
Easy to use all-round connection zipper;
no tendency to flutter; Cell phone pocket; non-slip leather on the seat; easily accessible pockets;
comfortable to wear;
Leather reinforcements
on shoulders; absolutely
waterproof
minus
CE elbow protector falls through the shock absorption measurement; Expanses-
Adjustment at the leg ends a bit fiddly
Remarks
Realistic size indication
only with pants, jacket should
be chosen larger,
Thermo lining out-
acceptable; Hip and back protectors can be retrofitted

Test: Germot Rider / Safety

Provider: Germot, phone 06103/35052,
www.germot.de
Prices: jacket 189 euros, pants 175 euros
Sizes: Jacket XS to 4XL (men) *, S to 2XL (women) *;
Pants XS to 3XL, S to 2XL (women) *
Colors: black with red, blue or anthracite; Pants black
Upper: Jacket and pants Cotec (polyamide)
Climate membrane: jacket and pants Ge.pro.Tex

plus
Good collar finish; easily accessible all-round connection zipper;
no tendency to flutter; solid
processed; Cell phone pocket;
good fit of the pants; Reinforcements on sleeves
and shoulders
minus
CE shoulder protectors
too small; Pants somewhat leaky; moderate fit of the jacket, outside pockets
on jacket only with side Velcro fasteners, no
secure closure with zipper
Remarks
Realistic size information; Thermo lining out-
acceptable; Hip and back protectors-
upgradeable

Test: Hein Gericke Journey / Journey

Provider: Hein Gericke, phone 0211/98989, www.hein-gericke.de
Prices: jacket 199.95 euros, pants 159.95 euros
Sizes: jacket 48 to 60 (men) *, 36 to 44 (women) *;
Trousers 48 to 60 (men), 34 to 44 (women) *
Colors: jacket black, blue, gray or beige with black;
Pants black, black with gray, beige (women only)
Upper material: jacket and pants polyamide
Climate membrane: Sheltex jacket and pants

plus
CE back protector (should
swapped after a fall
because made of styrofoam); no tendency to flutter; very high wearing comfort; good workmanship; large thermal collar with a very good fit; Reinforcements on sleeves and shoulders
minus
Jacket leaking in a large area; Connection zipper too short; Zipper on the width adjustment of the leg end must be very careful-
be closed wrinkled, otherwise it will jam the feed
Remarks
Realistic size information; Thermo lining out-
acceptable; Hip protectors
can be retrofitted

Test: Hero Azuma / Drive

Provider: Held, phone 08321/66460, www.held-biker-fashion.de
Prices: jacket 179 euros, pants 129 euros
Sizes: jacket S to XXXL (men) *, DXS to DXXXL (women) *;
Pants XS to XXXL *
Colors: jacket blue, red, black with gray, blue, red or yellow;
Pants black, black with blue or red
Upper material: Airguard jacket (polyamide); Pro-Tec trousers (polyester)
Climate membrane: Reissa jacket and pants

* E = elbows, S = shoulders, K = knees, R = back, H = hips

Test: Louis Cycle Spirit C205S / multifunctional pants

Provider: Louis, phone 040/73419360,
www.louis.de
Prices: jacket from 179.95 euros, trousers from 119.95 euros
Sizes: jacket 48 to 58 (men) *, 34 to 40 (women) *;
Trousers 48 to 64 (men), 36 to 40 (women)
Colors: jacket black with silver, blue or red; Pants black
Upper material: jacket and pants polyamide
Climate membrane: jacket and pants Drygate

plus
Good shock absorption values
the CE protectors; Anti-slip material on the buttocks; mobile-
pocket; no tendency to flutter; Reinforcements on shoulders
and sleeves
minus
Jacket not waterproof in several places; only short connection zipper on the back, unfriendly-
lich; The fit is only mediocre, the gauntlets of common touring gloves do not fit under the cuffs that are too tight
Remarks
Realistic size information; Removable thermal lining with the thumb in-
Handle; Hip and back protectors can be retrofitted

Test: Polo Tour Star Cordura / FLM Venom

Provider: Polo, phone 0211/9796699,
www.polo-motorrad.de
Prices: jacket EUR 149.95, trousers EUR 129.95
Sizes: jacket M to XXXL; Trousers 48 to 58 *
Colors: jacket black with gray or with blue and gray;
Pants black, black with gray
Upper: Jacket and pants Cordura (polyamide)
Climate membrane: Polo-Tex jacket and trousers

plus
CE back protector (should be replaced after a fall,
since made of styrofoam); Anti-slip material on the buttocks; acceptable tendency to flutter; good width adjustment at the leg end thanks to large, overlapping Velcro fastener and zipper; Reinforcements
on shoulders and sleeves
minus
Only mediocre wearing comfort; the short connection zipper on the back is difficult to access and can hardly be threaded through without outside help; Jacket not waterproof in several places
Remarks
Realistic size information; Removable thermal lining; Hip protectors can be retrofitted

Wetness and protector test

For the wetness test, a tester in a motorcycle-specific seating position was given ten
Minutes exposed to a jet of water comparable to a heavy thunderstorm, which hit the front of the upper body and legs. The wind that rains heavily at high speed on the autobahn
lashes against motorcycle clothing, the testers simulated using appropriately high jet pressure.
Dry undergarments were used for every textile combination, in this way any leaks could be precisely identified. Points were deducted depending on the severity and time of the water ingress.
The shock absorption test of the protectors was carried out by MOTORRAD in cooperation with the company Sas-Tec in Markgroningen based on the CE standard. A test body falls from a height of one meter onto three different zones of the protector. In order to meet the CE standard, the measured residual force must not exceed 35 kilo-newtons (kN) as an average value. If the value of a single blow is over 50 kN, the protector has failed. In addition, the protector seat and cut (for example, recesses that are intended to allow freedom of movement, but may create a security gap) were taken into account in a practical manner. Protectors that did not meet the specified CE standard during the measurement, just like non-certified protectors, received no points. There were also deductions, if about one
Men’s station wagon was equipped with smaller women’s and children’s protectors (BF, Buse, Germot, Louis). However, positive factors flowed into the rating
Pockets for retrofitting CE protectors.

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