RST Pro Series Ventilator XT CE Textile Jacket - Silver / Black

Good AA protection while having good airflow, might even be a bit chilly in the mornings but great for the afternoon. The thermal/waterproof layer provided is useful as well.

I purchased this RST ventilated jacket to replace my original RST ventilated jacket that I had had for ten years. This new jacket is well made and provides slightly better air flow when compared to the original jacket. I decided to get the bigger size which has provided better freedom of movement. RST provide quality jackets at a good price. I would also like to mention Boston sportsbikeshop excellent service allowing me to try on different sizes of jacket, this ensures you get the best fit.

I used this on a road trip across Spain - without the liner as it was 35-40 degrees. It’s a great fit and I’m really pleased with it. I feel safe and comfortable in it.

I’ve not used it with the liner but it looks warm enough for an English autumn days riding.

Definitely recommend this jacket

Wanted a mesh jacket for summer rides. This one comes with a light, waterproof/thermal removable liner for the odd occasion when the British weather does change.
Plus it's a mesh jacket with AA rated protection!
What's not to like?

You can certainly feel the air circulating through the jacket keeping you cool on those rides out on country lanes and main roads. The sizing is generally good, with a snug but comfortable fit in all the right places. Cuff seals are good, allowing gloves to slide over them easily. The collar isn't too tight (for me), and the zip cover works well. The spine, shoulder, and elbow protectors are unobtrusive and feel good enough for me. Good value for money in my opinion.

It’s very effective - excellent airflow across the chest and arms. Good fit too - (I ordered a larger size after reading other reviews about it being smaller than stated size).
The only negative is the back protector - it’s not attached to the lining at the bottom and so it hangs against your back and can become uncomfortable when it’s very hot. I thought about removing it but that would defeat the object.

Excellent service during a visit to the Birmingham store to try on various summer jackets. I had my eye on the Revit range but I coudn't get a decent fit. It was suggested that I try the RST range and I'm glad I did. Usually I would take small (Euro 50) but having tried it on it was clear that medium was the right size. I've only worn it once, without the liner, for a 200 mile trip on a day that started at 17 degress and ended up around 24. A bit cool to start with but perfect later. My only negatives are the pockets are small, the shoulder armour doesn't locate as well as I'd like and the zips could be more substantial, hence the 4 stars rather than 5. But on the whole, I'm very pleased.

Worn this now several times in 25degree or hotter weather. The airflow is very good, even with a Helite airbag vest over it. The jacket arms, front and back all are mesh. So that all works well. Being CE2 the jacket flows air well but feels way more substantial and protective than any CE1 jacket - I tried 5 jackets in SBS to be sure before buying. My old CE1 Furygan jacket was way less protective. The RST's cuffs are just hook/loop fastening but its very secure so no worries there, it fastens over my short summer gloves very comfortably. Adjustment in two places at the arms and also at the waist means the fit can be well customised. It is cut a llittle longer than some too, so it sits on your hips rather that above them. I'm a 42inch chest 34 waist and size L is a perfect fit and not to tight. The jacket liner is good if you want it, I don't so it's put away. I'll carry a waterproof over-jacket if summer rain threatens. In summary, having owned a CE1 jacket for years and wanting a CE2 protection upgrade, having looked at various mesh jackets I feel this is the best available. Good price and great service from SBS.

Fantastic value for money. Full armour including a back protector which is not always the included as standard. Very comfortable. Both the ventilation and the thermal liner seem to work well. Highly recommended. In store customer service was excellent even on what appeared to be a very busy day. (Milton Keynes).

Very comfortable, good quality zips, the inner membrane is well fitted. Lovely and cool during those rare hot days.

As with everything, from RST this product is really, small and you simply, have to try everything they make on for size, before you buy. Time they sold the stick insect and hired a human, to design things around. The product itself, is a disappointment. Nowhere near, enough ventilation for a summer jacket, even with the liner removed. With it in, it would almost be a winter jacket

Fantastic Jacket considering its brilliant price.
I wanted a summer jacket with decent protection. The Jacket itself is AA rated and it has decent armour in all the right places INCLUDING a level 2 back protector.
It fits well and feels really well made. Plenty of adjustments on the sleeves/cuffs and bottom of jacket to pull it in.
Feels like it will offer good protection.
With the liner in it feels really heavy, but once it’s on you don’t notice the weight. It’s very comfortable and the armour doesn’t feel bulky or ‘hard’.
I’ve not used it without the liner yet, and it was nice and warm at around 10 degrees c.
If this wore an ‘Alpinestars’ or ‘Dainese’ tag, it would be at least double the price.
I am usually an XL, but got a XXL RST jacket. Always worth trying on before you buy.
Very minor niggles. No zip pocket inside the jacket (Velcro) and the liner is a bit fiddly to remove/refit, but these are really nitpicking and in no way detract from how much I like it.
Great Jacket, great price. Would recommend.

Sporsbikeshop Leeds staff absolutely superb as always.

This is not a lightweight jacket, it's heavy and appears well made, it also fits nicely. I wore it with the excellent liner in on a warm 25' day and it was perfect, any higher and I'd remove it. Bought the trousers to match which again seem a quality item.
Seriously kicking myself for not looking at RST as a brand sooner, I tried the leather equivalent suit (return as leg too short) which was again superbly made.

Excellent mesh jacket, rst sizing is a little small so went 1 size up from my measurements, excellent fit. First time I've bought anything from Sportsbikeshop, excellent service, bought Saturday evening, was her Monday morning. Will definitely use again. Great price, great service

This feels like a robust and well structured jacket that fitted well to size. It's almost an all season jacket, cosy with the liner and airy without. The only down side is if you get caught in the rain and need to put the waterproof liner in whilst you're out an about, its a bit of a faff. For me the liner is for warmth (and it is that) and I carry a light weight rain cover in case I get caught out. The armer is really solid and reassuring and the fastenings and zips work well. The real bonus for me is that it does not flap around at speed. ( I have transferred a short zip from my previous jacket to match with my trousers but I I'll probably invest in some RST trousers if they are the same quality as the jacket )