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 - Black Usual quality Merlin product. They also come with black laces so you “quieten” them down a bit. These boots needed a little breaking in but nothing major. Great price.
Merlin Brody D3O Riding Chino Single Layer Jeans - Navy Fantastic fit. Great ghost armor which makes these so comfortable to ride in
Merlin Kingsbury D3O Leather Jacket - Black Brilliant leather jacket in very thick full grain leather. Can double up as a casual garment too. Great price atmas on run out. Get it while you can. Fit is exact get larger if you want to wear a jumper underneath. I only want mine for summer so fit is good. This D30 BTW with pads, which I took out. Quality.
Merlin Myrton II G24 D3O WP Boots - Black Comfy and warm, full height boots, they just need a little wearing in and they are perfect.
Merlin Brody D3O Riding Chino Single Layer Jeans - Grey Bought these for commuting and rides when the weather is better. They have a bit of stretch to them and would be loose fitting - as advised I went down a size and the fit is perfect. Returning a pair that were ordered in error was handled smoothly by the team at Sportsbikeshop hence 5 stars for the jeans and the shop!
Merlin Jagger D3O Urban Utility Jacket - Navy This is a superb jacket, excellent quality and look great on and off the bike. Very light and with the thermal under jacket it is super warm. Very versatile and can vouch for its waterproofing. I wanted a jacket that didn t look like a motorcycle jacket and this is spot on. I like the fact that it s comfortable with a T-shirt under without the thermal jacket and I can layer it up with whatever suits my needs. Great service as usual from Sportsbikeshop.
Merlin Mahala Pro 3-in-1 Explorer D3O Textile Jacket - Black The jacket has a true old British style. It's made of excellent waxed cotton. A truly warm three-layer jacket. The only downside is that it's a bit heavy. Merlin products are consistently top-notch in the industry. My personal opinion is that I consider them better than Barbour, or at least more technical and traditional, even in terms of materials.