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 Revival - Nardo Grey I've got two other merlin revival helmets,well made good fit very retro looking.
Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back Can't feel the back armour, flexes to my movement and body shape. very comfortable and secure
Merlin Brody D3O Single Layer Riding Shirt - Camel I wear the jacket to work and on the bike - cant feel the discrete armour, looks great and very comfy - warm too believe it or not. can be worn during summer and autumn. very flexible too.
Merlin Renegade AAA Riding Shirt - Black Been looking for a riding shirt for ages, but always put off by the low safety ratings and strange fit.
Then I spotted this in a rival sites mailer, so I reserved one into the Glasgow store in two sizes.went with the small though normally a medium. Folk don’t even realise it’s. Motorcycle gear.
Upgraded the armour from 1 to 2 by sitting Rheon.
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