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3 Feb 2022
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Verified Customer Reviews for Oxford Kickback 2.0 Aramid Fibre Shirt
Our customers say…
Customers generally praised the shirt's quality, fit, and comfort, highlighting its suitability for warm weather riding and casual wear once armour is removed. Many appreciated the design and subtle aesthetics, emphasizing the effective shoulder and elbow protection, although some upgraded the standard inserts. Feedback on sizing varied, with customers suggesting checking measurements before purchasing. Overall, the shirt was valued for its style, adaptability, and reasonable price point, with an additional back protector recommended for those seeking enhanced safety.
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Brilliant for the money
27 Aug 2025 by Adam
A great jacket for the price. True to size against normal clothing for me. Most importantly it looks like a normal jacket off of the bike.
Style: Black
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It is great my son loves it lightweight for summer
18 Aug 2025 by Maria
It is great my son loves it lightweight for summer riding good fit
Style: Black
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Comfortable and breathable
15 Aug 2025 by Greg
Definitely more of an over shirt than just a shirt but very comfortable and breathable for a hot day ride. I sometimes wear under my jacket for extra insulation in the cold or on its own on very hot days doesn’t look or feel armoured or as protective as the CE rating Suggests (which is a good thing).
Style: Black
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OK but not great
05 Aug 2025 by Sam C
I’m a big fan of Oxford gear, and seeing this on offer I was chuffed and bought in my usual size L (5ft8 73kg) and it just fits a bit weird. A bit snug around the chest, with or without back armour in place, and it just kind of doesn’t sit right around the neck… ok on the bike, not great as a walkabout jumper / jacket.
Style: Red
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Comfy
31 Jul 2025 by John N
Great as a compromise on a hot summer ride
Style: Grey
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Lightweight jacket/shirt
26 Jul 2025 by Anonymous
Comfortable for riding in hot weather. Not sure how well it will perform if the worst happens, hopefully I will never find out.
Style: Black
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Great Shirt, Great For A Summer Ride.
15 Jul 2025 by Anonymous
Great Shirt, Great For A Summer Ride.
Fits Well, Plenty Of Room In The Arm & Shoulder.
Style: Black
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Looks good
11 Jul 2025 by Barry
I like the look of this, but my main complaint is the shirt collar. It could do with buttons on the collar to stop it flapping about in the wind. It keeps flapping around and hitting the bottom of my helmet.
Style: Grey
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Best shirt ever
02 Jul 2025 by Stig
Just what I needed, plain shirt, no blaring logos or nothing! Super comfortable. Perfect for those warm summer days. Also fits nice under a vest
Style: Black
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This shirt is really stylish and easy to wear on o
09 Jun 2025 by Keith M
The top button is not a press stud and a bit fiddly to do up but apart from that the shirt is great I wear it on cooler days under a waterproof coat, when it warms up just stash the coat in the luggage
The belt loops stop the shirt flapping about too much at speed
Style: Red
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Seems perfect
09 Jun 2025 by Norm_X1
I feel I've spent 30 years looking for this fabulous shirt. Good price, good looks, comfortable on the bike, AA rated and pocket for a back protector. Can't fault it.
Style: Black
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Cracking lightweight motorbike shirt
05 Jun 2025 by Sammy
I'm 6" 6' and the shirt is long enough in the body and sleeves for me. Lightweight, but with quality zip and buttons with some armour, just what I was looking for. Would definitely recommend for a summer jacket, looks pretty good, when not on my bike.
Style: Black
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Great summer riding shirt
30 May 2025 by Stewart B
Feels quality like most Oxford products. I already have their Cypher two piece leathers but wanted a more casual look after buying a Triumph. Went for XL which Is a little on the large size ( I'm a size 42 chest) but there is room for a couple of layers for those late evening rides. I like the belt loops which stop the shirt riding up. Overall, very impressed ?
Style: Black
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Light weight jacket
17 May 2025 by Brian
I absolutely love this jacket. It's perfect for the summer. Feels great and has all the armour. I should have bought one sooner. Perfect styling for my cruiser
Style: Black
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Really good fit
09 May 2025 by brandon r
Really like this jacket as it fits well looks good and if it’s chilly enough space to layer up at a fair price without breaking the bank
Style: Black
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Great quality with fully removable armour
03 May 2025 by Christopher
From a distance it’s very hard to tell this is a Kevlar lined shirt. Add the armour and you’re much safer and look like you’ve been pumping iron!
Style: Red
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Great price, Comfortable and usual excellent servi
10 Apr 2025 by Anonymous
Excellent quality shirt, great fit even with elbow and shoulder protection fitted
Style: Black
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Description
Product Specification
Variants
Back Protector
Manufacturer
Oxford Kickback 2.0 Aramid Fibre Shirt - Grey
- Durable cotton construction
- Aramid fibre reinforcement areas
- Level 1 CE shoulder and elbow armour included
- Pocket for optional back protector
- Zip and press stud centre front and cuff closures
- Hidden structure stitching
- Bar-tack stitching
- Subtle woven Oxford branding label and custom press studs
- Belt attachment loops
- Twin needle stitching
- Front chest pockets and additional internal pocket
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
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