Reviews Knox Honister Mk2 armoured mesh jacket review
Knox’s AAA-rated Honister Mk2 blends serious protection with summer-ready airflow, offering a clever layering concept
12 Sep 2025
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Knox Urbane Pro Ladies MK3 Armoured Shirt - Black I bought this jacket to be an alternative to my leather jacket on hot days and it's perfect. I feel completely unrestricted whilst wearing it, as far as motorcycle gear for women goes it's super flattering as well. The thumb hooks to keep the sleeves down and in your gloves are a great addition, as is the built in visor wipe!
Knox Honister MK2 Armoured Mesh Jacket - Black This is an excellent jacket, perfect for layering. It has impressive armour plates that are well placed, including the spinal section that extends to the coccyx.
Pockets are large and well manufactured with easy access to the zips. I noted before purchasing that others weren't too impressed with the hook and eye wrist adjusters, some preferring velco, but I don't see what the problem is - in most cases, I think this type of adjuster is better.
With regards to the layering, I can't wait to wear this in summer, but I purchased in March and went riding on a sportsbike in 10C temperatures, wearing a long sleeved T, this jacket and a sweatshirt over the top - not the best to keep the cold out, but didn't have an issue riding this way for 6 hours.
Definitely recommended.
Knox Tor Duo Armoured Shirt - Black / Sage Its much lighter than previous models.
Sizing appears to have changed from previous models. I had an XL Urbane pro and this is a M, though I have lost a bit of weight. However, I would advise to try on before you buy which SBS is excellent at.
The practicality of the jacket for everyday & touring with so many well organized pockets is a step up.
I bought the Dual with the waterproof over smock. The scotch light reflective material is great but the fit is such that you can only get the smock directly over the Tor, or with a thin mid layer.
Knox Urbane Pro MK3 Armoured Shirt - Black Feel great. Doesn’t feel like armour in separate jacket which is stiff and heavy. Feels light as it’s close to body and feels flexible after a few minutes wearing. Waiting for the new Modra jacket now to go over.
Knox Shield Armoured Hoody - Black Most comfortable, very light and easy to wear .. this gear just eliminated the one thing that puts me off going on short rides
Knox Urbane Pro MK3 Armoured Shirt - Black Feels tight but stretches to give full movement.