RST Alpha 5 CE Textile Jacket - Black / Black

Waterproof commuter jacket with CE certified armour and removable thermal gilet

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4.8
103 reviews
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Customers praised this jacket for its excellent quality and value for money. Many appreciated its versatility, with features like removable thermal liners and effective shoulder vents for different weather conditions. The jacket was described as comfortable and providing a true-to-size fit, although some noted it wasn't the warmest without added layers. Customers mentioned its effectiveness in keeping them dry during rain and found the craftsmanship robust for the price. Overall, they found it a reliable jacket suitable for various conditions.
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Great until it leaked.
14 July 2025 by Ian W
Great jacket until it started leaking where the arm bends. I guess the internal membrane cracks over time from bending your arms.
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Very Comfortable jacket. 3xl, 5ft 11ins 19st
14 July 2025 by Nigel
This jacket is very comfortable to wear. I’ve worn it during warmer weather with the liner removed but I’d imagine it would be sufficiently warm enough in the colder months when needed. The vents on the front and back seem to work fine to let enough air flow through when needed. Had it on in a few showers and I stayed dry. Plenty of pockets if you need them inside and out.
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Superb jacket
14 July 2025 by Chris
Having had many, many types, lengths, sizes to choose from, I was able to try lots of different jackets on. This jacket was most comfortable for me. Has reflectors on it, armour, adjustable with Velcro strap and zips for air flow. I feel protected yet free to move in the jacket. Excellent price too.
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Comfortable, waterproof and the vents work!
06 July 2025 by Rob
Well here’s my review of the RST Alpha 5 CE Textile Jacket. Where to start, brilliant price for the quality. Water and wind proof with waterproof pockets. You’re able to tighten the waist, sleeves and arms to your desired fit. It’s fitted with CE amour in the shoulders and elbows with a pocket if you wanted to buy a back protector. I’ve not tried how warm the jacket is due to buying it at the start of summer, but it does have a removable gilet for those cold winter rides. Coming from a leather jacket its much lighter and more flexible. I have to say I was amazed that the vents on the shoulders actually work. I’m returning to bike’s after twenty years away… I needed some new kit. With Sportsbike just up the road it was a no brainer.
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Good value at good price
03 July 2025 by Rudi V
Exactly what I was expecting from this jacket.
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Great jacket for price.
23 June 2025 by Rupinder
Jacket has a good feel, added back protector from previous jacket. Good pockets. May seem heavy, but gives that confidence of feeling protected. Bought after a try before buy at Glasgow branch for an Alpine stars , which was small. Good help from staff, allowed settling for this one, no regrets.
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Fairly decent biker jacket.
20 June 2025 by George
I like this jacket, it fits well and is pretty good looking. A good starter jacket, or for a nip out to the local shop. It has level 1 protection in the shoulders and elbows making it a bit lighter than jackets with level 2. There is back armour slot in the inner back of the jacket. My only negative really is the lack of mesh vents for cooling. There are only front and rear shoulder vents. But an excellent jacket for the price and I would definitely recommend.
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Great jacket. Warm
27 May 2025 by Biker A
The jackets is good, I traveled to wales for long weekend, after around 5 hours of raining was okay however around 6 hours it started to let the water in. Arms wet body okay., good jacket worth the money
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Great fit, comfortable
22 May 2025 by Chris
Fits well, comfortable even on an all day ride and keen pricing.
A great jacket.
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Really happy
11 May 2025 by Carl
As a new rider I did not want to spend much money on a jacket but new I needed good protection. I googled and watched YouTube on what jacket had the best protection for the lowest price and this came on top everyone time.
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Adjustable!
09 May 2025 by Anonymous
Really helpful and friendly staff at Sports Bike Shop, kitted me out with my first riding gear showing me the ropes. Jacket is constructed to a high quality and offers protection where needed with the safety benefit of reflective strips. It is also adjustable where it feeds to be to ensure the owner has maximum usage for longevity.
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Excellent for touring about
08 May 2025 by Rusty
Plenty of room and a great fit, great quality and value
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Good fitting jacket
07 May 2025 by Anonymous
Great jacket. Fits well and is very warm without the liner. Not tested in wet weather yet so can’t comment.
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Very warm, good quality materials
29 April 2025 by Rory
This is a really warm jacket, even with the thermal liner removed. If anything it can get too hot in anything above moderate temperatures quite quickly, although it's vented the air flow is negligible with them open. Not worn in heavy rain but seems to keep me dry. Velcro is a bit of a pain on the cuffs as it's always catching things, but appreciate it on the pockets.
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Rst alpha 5
21 April 2025 by Anonymous
Great price
. very warm
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Excellent product
21 April 2025 by Alan
As expected from sportsbike shop swift delivery and fit is as expected.
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Perfect!
19 April 2025 by Anonymous
Perfect fit, warm would recommend
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Great Value for Money
14 April 2025 by Chris S
Bought as a summer/autumn jacket - great quality and sizing seems bang on.

Bought the recommended back protector for £17.

Only slight criticism is the common one - sleeves seem very long.
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Description

RST Alpha 5 CE Textile Jacket - Black / Black

  • Touring fit designed for extra comfort
  • Abrasion resistant Maxtex textile construction
  • Core spun polyester thread for added durability
  • Fixed waterproof SinAqua internal lining
  • Removable thermal gilet ideal for colder rides
  • HD mesh lining for enhanced overall comfort
  • Hook and loop adjustable wrist straps
  • CE certified shoulder and elbow armour
  • MAX zips used throughout for added durability
  • Two front intake and two rear exhaust vents
  • Jacket to RST jeans connection zip
  • Adjustable waist, gusset and bicep tabs
  • Five inner and two outer pockets for storage
  • CE "AA" rated for use on the roads

Size Guide
SMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
UK CHEST4042444648505254
EURO SIZE5052545658606264

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  • How long is this jacket please

    November 18, 2024

    The length of this jacket is 32".

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