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3 Feb 2022
RST Tractech Evo 5 CE Textile Jacket - Blue / Black / White
Premium MaxTex vented waterproof jacket with CE level 2 armour and external shoulder cups
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Verified Customer Reviews for RST Tractech Evo 5 CE Textile Jacket
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Customers are generally pleased with the jacket's fit, warmth, and protection. Many appreciate the high armour rating and the adjustability features for a comfortable fit. While some found sizing adjustments necessary, the jacket's overall quality, including its thermal liner and wind protection, has impressed customers. Despite minor design issues like the neck folding, the jacket has been praised for its practicality and sporty appearance. Customers are satisfied with the value for money, recommending the jacket for its durability and effectiveness in various weather conditions.
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Bike jacket
01 August 2025 by Anonymous
Purchased this as needed a new one, liked the design comes with armour, quality feel to it, body warmer inside which is detachable, handy little pockets for essentials
Style: Black / White / Black
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Good for what you pay
16 July 2025 by Anonymous
The jacket fits well and is generally well made. It has some decent features regarding the protection levels.
Unfortunately the back pocket split after 9 months use (though SBD we're great as usual and this was repaired by RST)
There are rubber coated seams on the arms that have work through, making the jacket look scruffy. Its not the end of the world but Iit would have been nice for it to look neat for more than 9 months.
Good jacket if this is your budget but its probably worth shopping a little higher if you can
Style: Black / Black / Black
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Great jacket and very good value!!
14 July 2025 by Anonymous
Very good safety rating of overall AA which for non-Leather products is the best I’ve seen (I.e., haven’t seen any overall AAA-rated Textile jackets). Also important is that it then also follows up with highest CE Level 2 armor for back, elbows and shoulders. I also got the optional chest protectors which worked well but had a somewhat snug fit in the jacket, almost as if they were a bit too big to fit in the chest protectors pockets (will need to adjust them further). I’m 178cm and 72kg and for me the jacket fits quite well and has a relatively sporty fit (not the most sporty but that also means it’s comfier on long rides on sport bikes - fulfills my objective!)
Style: Black / White / Black
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Good quality, good price
12 July 2025 by Jon C
Nice lightweight jacket fits as you'd expect. Service at Sportsbikeshop Boston was 1st class as always.
Style: Red / Black / White
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Solid Jacket
22 June 2025 by Anonymous
Feels snug but not restrictive. Padded. Comfortable for long periods of time
Style: Black / White / Black
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Great coat suits properly
17 June 2025 by Bernadetta
Very nice cost and design with modern features, great build quality and weatherproofing
Style: Black / Black / Black
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Awesome!!!
12 June 2025 by Paul k
Cannot fault this, definitely recommend this to everyone!!
Style: Black / Black / Black
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Good every day jacket
25 May 2025 by John W
Great jacket to throw in for a short run.
Will keep you dry in the showers and has good protection inside too.
Recommend for the daily commute or city rider
Style: Black / White / Black
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20 May 2025 by Steve
I really like this jacket. Looks an feels good.
Protection at the shoulders, elbow/arms and back. Quality feel throughout. Pockets inside and removable liner also. Staff really helpful at sbs (boston)
Style: Black / Black / Black
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20 May 2025 by Anthony S
Great Jacket, fits well, comfortable to ride with, removable seperate liner helps in summer.
Not tried in rain, but have had RST previously and that was good in wet weather.
Looking forward to using it on our road trip to the European Pyrenees Picos mountains.
Style: Black / White / Black
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Great quality and value jacket
18 May 2025 by Leslie
True to size. Excellent air ventilation. Quality warm liner and it comes with level 2 armour all around, including back protector.
Style: Black / White / Black
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Air Vents
12 May 2025 by Anonymous
The jacket was a good fit when I tried it on. The removable thermal lining came out easily. The only reason to give it 4 stars is the lack of air vents in the warmer weather.
Style: Black / Black / Black
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Very good
06 May 2025 by Kay
Bought this as my first jacket. Getting the safest gear I could afford was a priority for me and this jacket ticked my boxes. Very pleased with it and it's quite comfortable
Style: Black / White / Black
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Good quality but too small
26 April 2025 by Anonymous
Good quality but needed to return first one as it was too small and bought size larger
Style: Black / Black / Black
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Protection
16 April 2025 by Stuart S
Replaced my old RST jacket , very good value fits well and plenty of protection , and as usual RST products look good
Style: Black / White / Black
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Five stars jacket
02 March 2025 by Krzysztof Z
Very good quality, well fitted, looks nice, I recommend
Style: Red / Black / White
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15 February 2025 by Steve G
Great jacket used it yesterday for the first time 14th Feb, 3 degrees temperature only had tshirt and thin long sleeve tshirt ,sizing was good 2xl fitted perfectly elbow pads in correct position no wind ingress with double zip set up, has removable thermal inner for the summer as well, not used in the wet yet hopefully won't have to find out how waterproof it is.
Would recommend this jacket highly.
Style: Blue / Black / White
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Comfortable fit
15 February 2025 by Luke H
Wasn't looking for the restricted use of a leather jacket so opted for a more all round jacket with the protection I needed. Very happy with my purchase
Style: Black / White / Black
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Description
The RST Tractech Evo 5 CE Textile Jacket is built for durability and comfort on the road. With hard-wearing MaxTex and a waterproof SinAqua membrane, it's ready for any weather. Featuring removable mid-weight gilet lining and a neoprene comfort collar, it ensures warmth and prevents chafing. CE level 2 armour at key points, adjustable tabs, and ventilation vents provide safety and functionality. It's CE "AA" certified and accommodates a chest protector insert for added protection.
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RST Tractech Evo 5 CE Textile Jacket - Blue / Black / White
- Hard-wearing MaxTex outer construction
- Fixed mesh lining for enhanced comfort
- Waterproof and breathable SinAqua membrane
- Removable mid-weight gilet lining for colder rides
- Neoprene comfort collar prevents chafing
- Two outer zip pockets and four internal pockets
- Hook and loop adjustable waist and sleeve tabs
- External impact-resistant shoulder cups
- Intake and exhaust vents throughout the jacket
- Full jacket to RST jeans connection zip
- CE "AA" certified for use on the roads
- CE level 2 shoulder, elbow and back armour
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHEST | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| EURO SIZE | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
The RST Tractech Evo 5 CE Textile Jacket is built for durability and comfort on the road. With hard-wearing MaxTex and a waterproof SinAqua membrane, it's ready for any weather. Featuring removable mid-weight gilet lining and a neoprene comfort collar, it ensures warmth and prevents chafing. CE level 2 armour at key points, adjustable tabs, and ventilation vents provide safety and functionality. It's CE "AA" certified and accommodates a chest protector insert for added protection.
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