Motoport Air Mesh Kevlar over-pants (hi-viz, really it's green), and Air Mesh Riva jacket (hi-viz)
Motoport in California: http://www.motoport.com
Purchased May 2011
Very satisfied so far
I decided to make the move to high-quality gear. Mainly considered BMW, but almost none of the stuff I looked at fit me properly/comfortably; I am 5-11, 130lbs. After searching I eventually came across Motoport. I took all the measurements as described on their site, called, and Mr. Boyer himself talked through the measurements with me and asked for a couple more because of my size, or lack thereof. Motoport is very amenable to customization. For example, I asked him to keep all the pockets off of the jacket since my main goal is to get as much ventilation as possible. After several weeks I received the pants and jacket and couldn't believe how well they fit. I actually have gear that fits me! I keep the two pieces zipped together most of the time so it's like a one-piece. Easy in and out. Easy to wash. It's not hi-viz in the bright neon way, but it is an eye-catching color. Only thing is it faded somewhat even with using the fabric protector spray. To be fair, though, I rode around 15,000 miles in it through spring and summer, so I think anything would fade at least somewhat in that much sun. It's still at least a light color that attracts attention, which was the main goal. The mesh is very breathable in summer--no issues with that. The whole combo is very light. I went with the standard tri-armor since I wanted the lightest suit possible, and since the main thing I look for is preventing road rash. My impetus in getting this gear, by the way, came from watching a rider rolling along the pavement at 50 mph in nothing but a t-shirt and jeans. If I crash, I expect to break bones, regardless of the armor. Perhaps I will regret that approach, versus the quad-armor, but time will tell. Cost was around $1100 (directly comparable to high-end BMW gear), but given the advertised level of abrasion protection, the best guarantee in the business, and the fact that it was tailored to my exact body measurements, I think Motoport has the best value of any moto clothes. You should buy some now and be ready for spring and summer--and to support an American business. If you wait to order until early spring like I did, it could take close to two months. I should have ordered a lot more reflective on the front and arms so I wouldn't have to wear a reflective vest over the suit (an issue if you ever go on military posts/bases or the Pentagon reservation). But I learned for you, so get lots of reflective. I would order this again, and I plan to eventually order other Motoport Kevlar items.