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 Badou Kevlar® D3O Dual Sport Trousers - Black Really comfortable and good looking trousers, non intrusive D30 armour feels great. All day comfortable at a great price.
Merlin Solitude Laminated D3O Textile Jacket - Ice / Grey I was so happy with this jacket until I got caught in the rain. My 25min commute was enough to get a wet spot at the inner of my ellbow. When that happened a second time I contacted Sportsbikeshop, who took it back to send it to Merlin. Finally I got the verdict "fault not present", so don't get the idea that Merlin either bother or have the means to verify a leak at a seam, when visually all looks alright.
So this is an all weather jacket with a leak - not fit for purpose.
Merlin Rivington D3O Jeans - Black These jeans are excellent quality and the fit is great when standing walking and especially when riding , took while touring in Europe great and a lot cooler to wear in the heat highly recommend them
Merlin Taos Air Mesh Stretch Trousers - Black I was after a pair of perforated trousers for the hot weather as my jeans can get hot in the really hot days so I went over to Norwich and tried on several pairs from expensive to cheap some were to baggy and just didn't fit my body shape so after a good try on found these a brand I've never worn before but they fitted perfectly and made really well the knè armour was correctly fitted in the right place when seated on bike and D30 at this price point that was real bonus only thing missing was the hip armour so bought some for £25 D30 i still feel the trousers were great value if that's the standard of merlin I will have no hesitation of considering buying other products from them if needed highly recommend good value and very comfortable
Merlin Ether II D3O WP Leather Boots - Brown Great fit, nice to walk in off the bike. Not had them long but appear to be very comfortable.
Merlin Mahala D3O Raid Explorer Textile Jacket - Sand Bought this for a tour in Spain and Portugal. It’s a nice looking jacket, sizing was right for me. The jacket felt very comfortable with plenty of protection, but great airflow for the hot weather. Great jacket at a good price and did a great job on our tour
Merlin Taos Air Mesh Stretch Jacket - Ice This is perfect for late Spring to early Autumnal rides. It allows flexibility in layering below for insulation and outer with a waterproof when needed, Great fit, lovely cool breeze and is supplied with D30 protection. Met the designer at the Bike Shed Show. Happy to recommend this one.