VOLUME 56 ISSUE 29 JULY 23, 2019 P113
S TANDOUT FEATURE
Great-looking riding gear at an
incredibly low price.
RIDER AN ALYSIS
We were a bit skeptical when we
were asked to test the Motonation
Pursang Tourventure Jacket and
Phantom Pant—after all, how could
a jacket and pant combo for just a
tad over $300 be taken seriously?
But we were pleasantly surprised.
When the gear arrived and the
unpacking began, the first thing
we noticed is the weight of the
gear. Really good gear has weight
to it because the components that
protect you are typically heavier
than the lightweight foam padding
of days gone by. The Motonation
gear feels like your typical high-
end riding apparel in terms of the
weight. That said, you do have three
layers of material when all of the
components are zipped together.
As you remove layers, the weight
is reduced but the gear still feels
substantial. Removing the liners is
straightforward, and they added
color coding (black on one side
and white on the other) so that you
know where the sleeves and pant
legs connect to the main garment.
Our first day of riding was hot and
humid, so no liners were needed.
The high-impact armor stays nicely
in place, although we did experience
some chafing on the knees after just
a few hours. MX knee brace–style
socks would cure this. We loved the
venting; four vents in the chest of
the jacket, two on the upper arms,
and two sleeve vents plus two large
exhaust vents in the rear provide
exceptional venting even on the
hottest days. Horizontal vents on
the thighs and exhaust vents on the
back of the legs kept us nice and
cool on the lower extremities. We
were lucky, from a gear-test perspec-
tive, because it rained a couple of
days after our test began, so we
got to see how the waterproof liner
worked. While we stayed mostly
dry, there were a few areas where
moisture seeped through. We're
not huge fans of zip-in liners, but
if you have the patience to deal
with them, they work great. We will
definitely be using this gear again
for hot days on adventure bikes.
The "sand" color is perfect for the
desert or the woods and looks to
be combat-ready when combined
with a black helmet. We'll follow up
with a cold-weather report later this
year. Admittedly, we've learned our
lesson about judging product based
on price alone. The Motonation
Pursang Jacket and Phantom Pant
is top-notch gear that looks great,
performs well—and, at the price
point, can't be beat. CN
•Great styling
•Superb venting
•Good protection
•Excellent value
•Liners can be cumbersome
•Non-CE-approved back
protector, but can be upgraded
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PANT
(Left) The Motonation
Pursang Tourventure
Jacket and Phantom
Pant combo is good
looking and works well.
And, best of all, it's
also affordable. (Inset)
Multiple liners give you
plenty of options.
