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 Ranton 2 D3O Mixed Gloves - Olive Bought these (olive and grey) to match the Merlin and Oxford wax jackets.
Love the look fit and feel of them.
No bad and all good for a wax/mix glove. Very cool!
Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back Great quality fits nicely into Merlin jacket does not feel bulky or make jacket look different
Matches the other armour protection that came with jacket on shoulders and elbows
Merlin Revival - Vintage White I've struggled getting a hat to fit but for my 23 1/4 in oval head this one in a large size is bang on ,really comfortable if I was much larger it could be too tight
I haven't done any great speed but at 55mph it's ok for noise ,and fog free with the supplied film fitted
Merlin D3O Ghost Knee / Elbow Armour Superb upgrade of original level 1 moulded armour supplied with older Merlin jacket. Direct replacement that fits perfectly and much less cumbersome to wear.
Merlin D3O Ghost Shoulder / Hip Armour Superb upgrade of original Level 1 elbow armour supplied with older Merlin jacket. Fits perfectly and less cumbersome, Hopefully upgraded protection too.
Merlin Aerolite D3O Enduro Gloves - Black I first ordered these in grey and after a couple of months and no more than 5 outings the fabric around the velcro strap started fraying. SportsBikeShop were great in replacing them (in black as the grey were out of stock) but the replacement pair have also now starting fraying in exactly the same place after just 3 outings so I've reluctantly requested to return them for a refund. Such a shame as they were a very comfortable glove for the larger hand.
Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back Not too heavy, fits well but very overpriced