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 Jagger D3O Urban Utility Jacket - Navy This is a great jacket that with a few tweaks could be brilliant. I've worn in several heavy downpours and not one drop of water has come through. The removable liners comfy and very warm. However, the liner could do with a few more poppers to hold it in and the ones on the cuffs need to be a couple of inches further up the arm as the popper comes of every time I put gloves on. My biggest issues the magnetic closer at the top as it keeps popping open. But that's it, apart from that I can't fault it. I'm a 43"chest and the XL fits perfectly with room for a thin jumper if needed.
Merlin Chase II D3O Perforated Jacket - Black Very pleased with the jacket at the moment, only time will tell if it wears well or not .
Merlin Stretton D3O® Heritage Boots - Black I was after some new casual looking riding boots and these haven’t disappointed.
Extremely high quality, comfortable, true to size and a bit of style too. The perfect boot for what I want, and made even better as they were half price in the sale.
Merlin Hydroshield Waterproof Over Jacket - Black Really nice over jacket, fits perfect over leathers, nice drawstring round the neck too.
Merlin Brody D3O Single Layer Riding Shirt - Brown Always use it in the better weather, also for a European tour. Gets lots of good comments, looks the business.
Merlin Mason 2 D3O Waterproof Jeans - Blue I’m not the tallest guy (5’ 9” wearing short length trousers/jeans/chinos normally). Also got big thighs because, well, pies and no exercise.
These jeans fit, I’m wearing a 40” waist rather than my usual 38” due to my thighs not getting in to the 38”’s - they may have gone but would have been too tight for comfort.
Happy with the way they fit with a belt to cinch in the waist. The zip on the back connects to my Merlin jacket, the armour sits in the right places and isn’t intrusive at all.
Styled nicely - won’t be obviously out of place in the office.
Recommended, will buy 38”’s when I stop eating pies
My first motorbike, and thus clothing. So far impressed by the Merlin kit of got (jacket, jeans, boots)
Merlin Chester Cafe D3O Leather Jacket - Black A very stylish and elegant leather jacket, the leather quality is top-notch, I recommend it.