The Richa Infinity 3 Pro is a short-to-mid length laminated textile jacket designed to perform in every season. After using it through a gloomy Lincolnshire winter while riding for the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike Service (LEBBS), that claim feels justified.
It’s aimed squarely at touring and commuting rather than off-road adventure riding, offering weather protection, comfort and practicality in a package that’s easy to live with on a daily basis.
Fit & comfort
The fit was spot-on for me in a size medium, which is what I usually take. There’s enough room for winter layering without the jacket feeling baggy, and the overall cut feels supportive rather than loose.
Richa kit has always given me that “protected cocoon” feeling, and this jacket is no different. It wraps around me in a way that feels reassuring on cold, dark rides. Adjustment comes via twin waist straps, hem adjusters, upper arm straps and generous cuffs that fit over four-season gloves - a big help in the rain.
Soft neoprene at the collar and cuffs improves comfort, and I was happy wearing it both on and off the bike.
Cold & wet weather performance
This is where the Infinity 3 Pro really earns its keep. The laminated waterproof construction means the outer doesn’t soak up water, so the jacket never feels heavy or cold after rain. During a soaking in Storm Chandra’s torrential rain, spray and standing water, I stayed completely dry. Back home, the jacket was dry after spending a couple of hours on a hanger indoors.
Thermal protection is boosted by a removable insulated liner with sleeves, which can also be worn as a casual jacket off the bike. It zips fully at the front, so there are no cold gaps when layered under the main shell.
Photography: Jose Mas
With the thermal liner fitted and a winter base layer underneath I was comfortable down to around 6°C. Adding a heated waistcoat (not switched on) kept me going to about 4°C. Below this temperature I added an additional base layer and at 1°C I only just started thinking about turning the heat on. Even though I was riding a faired touring bike with heated grips, that’s still a solid winter performance.
My only minor gripe here is that the press studs securing the liner into the jacket can pop open occasionally, though the liner’s own zip keeps everything in place.
Hot weather performance
I didn’t get to test the jacket in hot conditions, however it has a decent vent set-up: two chest vents, one on each forearm and two rear exhaust vents. They’re easy to operate with gloves on, and the collar can be clipped back to increase airflow at the neck.
In cooler weather I could feel air moving through when the vents were open, so there’s clearly some cooling ability. That said, this is a laminated all-season jacket - brilliant for changeable UK and northern European weather, yet not the first choice for prolonged heatwaves or Mediterranean touring.
The big advantage, of course, is never having to stop to put waterproofs on when the sky turns black.
Protection
The jacket carries an AA rating within the CE standard. It comes with D3O Level 1 armour at the shoulders, elbows and back as standard, all of which sits comfortably and in the right place. I added the optional Richa chest armour https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/486248, which integrates neatly and avoids the bulk some chest protectors can create.
All the armour can be upgraded to Level 2 if you want more impact protection. As it stands, coverage is good and the jacket gives me a reassuring sense of being protected.
Pockets & practicality
There’s no shortage of storage. On the outer jacket you get two large lower front pockets and a rear pocket, all with storm flaps secured by Velcro and press studs. The openings are slightly narrow, which can make getting a wallet in and out a bit fiddly. On the plus side, they’re secure and - in my experience - properly waterproof. My tissue test during a soaking ride confirmed that, with the tissue paper staying dry in some heavy rain.
Behind the front storm flap is a Napoleon pocket, though with chest armour fitted it’s not ideal for a phone. Richa has sensibly included internal lower pockets that better suit a phone, even with the liner installed.
The thermal liner itself adds two external and two internal pockets, so on a trip you’ve got loads of options. Practical touches like colour-coded zips for the liner would help because getting the two zips confused can slow things down when gearing up in a hurry.
Durability
After around 600 winter miles, including filthy, wet conditions, the jacket still looks as good as new. No loose stitching, no worn areas and all zips and fastenings working as they should. The materials and finish feel up to the job for long-term use.
Final thoughts
The Richa Infinity 3 Pro is a genuinely capable all-season jacket that excels in the kind of cold, wet weather British riders know all too well. It’s comfortable, confidence-inspiring and practical, with waterproofing you can trust and enough warmth for serious winter riding with the help of sensible layering.
It’s not the coolest option for high-summer heat, and there are a few small niggles with liner studs and zip identification, however none of that overshadows the core performance.
If you want one jacket to handle commuting, touring and everyday riding through most of the year - especially in changeable climates - this one deserves a very close look.
