RST Alpha 5 CE Textile Jacket - Black / Black

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.

Exactly what I was expecting from this jacket.

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.

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.

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

Fits well, comfortable even on an all day ride and keen pricing.
A great jacket.

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.

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.

Plenty of room and a great fit, great quality and value

Great jacket. Fits well and is very warm without the liner. Not tested in wet weather yet so can’t comment.

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.

Great price
. very warm

As expected from sportsbike shop swift delivery and fit is as expected.

Perfect fit, warm would recommend

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.