Reviews Merlin Akashi Pro Laminated D3O jacket review
From Irish storms to long motorway hauls, the Merlin Akashi Pro shows what laminated jackets can do - without the premium price tag
3 Nov 2025
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Merlin Stretton D3O® Heritage Boots - Brown Appear to be well made comfy fine weather boots and very affordable at sportsbikeshop prices, easy online purchase with speedy delivery, I am very happy with my purchase.
Merlin Chigwell Utility Textile Jacket - Olive Pretty decent jacket, though glad I got it at a discounted price.
Reasonably well-made, but one of the poppers came off on the waist adjustment on the first day I used it.
The liner is decent, but not overly-keen on the way it attaches only to the hanging loop, meaning that the neck of the liner doesn't sit well.
Reasonably waterproof, but I would use another layer over the top in heavy rain.
It has a lot of pockets, but all the external ones are really quite small, so you won't fit gloves, or even a pair of specs in a case easily in them and still be able to fasten them closed.
All in all, a fairly decent 3-season jacket which will be very good for the summer with the liner removed
Merlin Nelson Hydro D3O Gloves - Black They seem in between a winter and summer glove,
therefore ideal for the spring and autumn.
The short cuff makes them easier to use.
Merlin Stretton D3O® Heritage Boots - Black I can wear these all day. The grip is amazing. It feels like I could walk on an oil spillage with no problem. The white ish laces started getting dirty fairly quickly but they come with black laces too if that bothers you.
Merlin Alton II D3O Leather Jacket - Brown Looks amazing feels very protective.......but , yes there is a but unfortunately!!! When I bend my arms to open my visor it's too restricted in the elbows and my arms are skinny so tiny bit disappointing, however it really is a beautifully made Jacket so I'm willing to put up with it as fine when in the riding position.
Merlin Neptune 2 WP Textile Jacket - Sage Nice and light weight, but kept me warm in cold weather and the protection on the arms, shoulders and back aren’t too intrusive. The fit is correct: I take a small size. Kept me dry in mild rain, haven’t worn it yet in heavy rain. Usual SBS excellent next day delivery.
Merlin Sherbrook D3O Single Layer Riding Shirt - Red Great quality and very comfortable