Belted and armored hip-length fully-vented Summer jacket
WAX (tin) to easily recondition wax-cotton sold separately
Backpad installed as standard equipment
CE approved armor at shoulder + elbow
Leather covered buckle to protect the motorcycle tank
Full belt
Leather lined collar
Quilted shoulders and elbows
VANSON embroidered on collar
Brass zippers with black snap caps
2 Interior zip-close secure wallet pockets
STREAMLINER zippers along facing - attach streamliner vest
Ventilated mesh lining
1 Zip-close exterior chest pocket
2-way lower front pockets - top loading + side entry
ID key fob embossed with garment unit-number for reference
Low bulk beaded sleeve end finish at wrist
Inner windflap and outer stormflap full front length
Two-way main zipper for comfort
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SHOULDER & ELBOW VanTech CE Level 2 Armor included--- Icon indicates garment comes with VanTech CE ARMOR as standard feature.
LINING POUCH FOR INSERTED SOFT WAFFLE BACKPAD--- ---- BackPad is in a pouch sewn in the lining and is closable. ---- WAFFLE is a honeycomb material. This is NOT CE rated. ---- NOTE: Backpad is fully ventilated and cut as a narrow strip so as to allow full air-flow. Pouch will not accept other Backpad shapes.
MESH--- Allows full air-flow ventilation - full-time cooling 24/7. Mesh is Heavy-Duty 1000 Denier Cordura Woven Mesh. Very strong and very durable.
ADJUSTABLE WAISTBAND--- Icon indicates garment has adjustable waistband for enhanced fit flexibility Garments with this feature offer +/- 2 inches of adjustability at the waist area. The exact amount will vary from style to style. This is available in both Jackets and Pants.
STREAMLINER COMPATIBLE--- There are two possible attachments for the STREAMLINER. One type is a snap-in - the other type is zip-in. The zip-in type has two zippers along the center front facings of a jacket. ---- THE STREAMLINER is a universal insulated removeable liner. It has removable sleeves and lace-adjustable sides. It is reversible - with a hi-visibility safety yellow interior. Insulation is a special Tyvek material Reflective strips cross the interior - so when reversed the garment is both hi-visibility yellow and reflective. Download the Fit Chart
WOMENS STYLE AVAILABLE--- This icon indicates the garment is also available in womens sizes.
WARNING:---This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ---- ADVERTENCIA: Este producto puede exponerlo a productos quimicos y materiales que el estado de California reconoce como causantes de cancer y defectos de nacimiento u otros danos reproductivos. ---- For more information: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
DISCLAIMER--- Vanson Motorcycle Riding Jackets and Pants Disclaimer----- Vansons Motorcycle Riding Jackets and Pants Disclaimer - Motorcycle sports are inherently dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury or death. Riders are using these products at their own risk with full knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with their activities. Motorcycle Riding Jackets and Pants cannot offer complete protection from injury or death to riders. Motorcycle Riding Jackets and Pants cannot protect areas of the body that are not covered and offer no protection against injuries involving forces other than impact. CAUTION: Body Protectors (Vanson GP F.A.S. armor and CE approved armor) must fit properly and be securely fastened. Motorcycle Riding Jacket and Pants components that are damaged should be destroyed and replaced. The protective properties of Racing suits may be compromised by prior impact- age- use and other substances. Always follow the manufacturers recommendations before applying cleaning agents- paints- or adhesives. Vanson Leathers disclaims any responsibility for injuries or death incurred while wearing any of the Motorcycle Riding Jackets and Pants offered for sale. Reprentations regarding testing results- equipment ratings- product specifications- ASTM and/or SEI standards- and the adequecy of all such standards and designations are made solely by the products manufacturer. Vanson Leathers makes no representations express or implied regarding the fitness of these products protect riders from injury or death.
Vansons Motorcycle Armor Disclaimer.... Motorcycle Sports are inherently dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury or death. Riders using these products ride at their own risk with full knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with their activities. Armor cannot offer complete protection from injury or death to riders. Motorcycle Armor cannot protect areas of the body that are not covered and offer no protection against injuries involving forces other than impact. CAUTION: Body Armor Protectors (Vanson GP F.A.S. Armor and CE approved Armor) must fit properly and be securely fastened. Armor components that are damaged should be destroyed and replaced. The protective properties of the Armor may be compromised by prior impact - age - use and other substances. Always follow the manufacturers recommendations before applying cleaning agents - paints - or adhesives. Vanson Leathers disclaims any responsibility for injuries or death incurred while wearing any of the Armor offered for sale. Representations regarding testing results - equipment ratings - product specifications - ASTM and/or SEI standards - and the adequecy of all such standards and designations are made solely by the products manufacturer. Vanson Leathers makes no representations express or implied regarding the fitness of these products for any particular purpose nor the extent to which the products protect riders from injury or death.
Trip. Hot. Air-Cooled. Pockets. Protection. Functional look. Hose-off clean and go maintenance. The BAJA is here. A simple concept with sophisticated execution in design details and assembly. Crafted by hand, one at a time, in our Fall River, Mass workshop, the BAJA combines simple design with durable materials.
Start with the 1000 denier Cordura heavy mesh that makes up most of the outside shell. Cordura yarn was developed by DuPont to replace the steel used in radial tires. It is strong. It resists abrasion. It does not degrade. Knitted into a heavy-duty mesh it brings you all these qualities and allows 100% airflow. Once you touch the material you can feel the toughness. To this we add 1010 Army Duck waxed cotton, also a very strong but breathable material. It has a natural look and feel, and like the Cordura mesh only needs to be hosed off, then air-dried, for true on-the-go round-the-clock use. In the shoulders a double layer of military-derived ballistic nylon spacer fabric is used, which resists compression, so giving additional padding and energy absorption. It offers little resistance to airflow, so cooling air can flow through it when you are hot.
This jacket is cut like a military dress tunic, hip-length for comfort, and with a two-way center-front zipper for a perfect fit on the bike without bunching up. This zipper is covered by a snapped storm-flap, to avoid scratching your tank. CE-approved protection is included at the shoulders and elbows, with a backpad in a pouch sewn into the lining. Its uniform-style full belt has a leather-covered buckle . . . again we thought of your tank. A leather keeper, embossed with the unit number of the jacket, is on your left side near the buckle, making sure the belt stays with you. The sleeves are finished with race-style turned leather ends, and leather guards are under the wrist zippers.
On the outside we have a chest pocket on the left, which could take a cellphone, and two combination hand/cargo pockets, while in the lining there are two large zippered pockets. What makes this jacket really versatile and modular is the provision for zipping in our Streamliner Vest - ideal for those hot days that turn into chilly evenings, or for transitional-season riding.
BLACK CORDURA 1000 DENIER HEAVY DUTY MESH + BLACK ARMY DUCK 1010 WAX COTTON are combined to create a unique hybrid jacket ideal for hot weather riding. The Cordura mesh is very strong and abrasion-resistant while also allowing maximum airflow. V150 BLACK HEAVY-DUTY VENT MESH High-tenacity 1000 denier nylon yarn is used to knit this mesh material. It is finished with a bonding treatment that enhances the strength of the material. . ARMY DUCK 1010 ( 10 oz. ) BLACK Waxed Cotton Wax cotton combines breathability with water repellency which make the material very comfortable in a wide range of conditions. Wax cotton can be reconditioned and re-proofed using the Vanson wax sold separately. Use a hair dryer to heat the area of the garment needing wax work the wax paste into the Duck using a dry cloth and a circular motion. Note: Do not wash or dry-clean this garment as it will harm both the coating on the Cordura and the wax in the wax cotton. To clean this garment simply hose off with cool water and air-dry in a cool place.
BLACK CORDURA 1000 DENIER HEAVY DUTY MESH + BLACK ARMY DUCK 1010 WAX COTTON are combined to create a unique hybrid jacket ideal for hot weather riding. The Cordura mesh is very strong and abrasion-resistant while also allowing maximum airflow. V150 BLACK HEAVY-DUTY VENT MESH High-tenacity 1000 denier nylon yarn is used to knit this mesh material. It is finished with a bonding treatment that enhances the strength of the material. . ARMY DUCK 1010 ( 10 oz. ) BLACK Waxed Cotton Wax cotton combines breathability with water repellency which make the material very comfortable in a wide range of conditions. Wax cotton can be reconditioned and re-proofed using the Vanson wax sold separately. Use a hair dryer to heat the area of the garment needing wax work the wax paste into the Duck using a dry cloth and a circular motion. Note: Do not wash or dry-clean this garment as it will harm both the coating on the Cordura and the wax in the wax cotton. To clean this garment simply hose off with cool water and air-dry in a cool place.
I just wanted to write you a letter saying thanks for building such a great product. I was recently in a motorcycle crash while wearing your Enfield jacket and I believe it helped save me from serious injury.
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This past year has made me more than a lifetime owner/ advertiser of Vanson products. I had 2 wrecks...The jacket and pants still look brand new except for a "little character".
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I've had these leathers for a good ten years now! I wear them almost every weekend, rain or shine, and there still good as new (that’s a lot of weekends).
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The Mark 2 Cobra jacket is perfect for New England weather riding. Thank you for a versatile, quality jacket.
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It is one of my oldest and most prized possessions. My jacket has seen probably 30 of 50 states, as well as some track day usage. I wear it regardless of heat or cold
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Just bought one of your suits and it helped me already
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Not only do they look good, won fist race out wearing them. Now I have everyone at the track wanting Vanson..
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I have had these leathers for two years now, and they have performed well in several crashes
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There is no compromise in safety. Buy a Vanson.
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Thanks for such a super quality garment. My wife has had a couple of fall offs with little to no damage done!
James MacNair
I just wanted to write you a letter saying thanks for building such a great product. I know you probably hear this a lot, but I was recently in a motorcycle crash while wearing your Enfield jacket and I believe it helped save me from serious injury. In the course of the accident, a Jeep ran over me while I was wearing your jacket. Please allow me to explain:
On May 18th 2013, I was on the way home from buying a second motorcycle and I was following a lifted Jeep Cherokee. The 16 year old driver of the Jeep (with a brand new license) turned right into a street and then whipped left to make a U-turn without looking. Unfortunately, I had no time to stop, and collided with his driver's side door. I was knocked unconscious and fell to the ground. The driver then decided that he should move his Jeep off the road, and proceeded to run me over in the process. His driver's side rear tire drove up onto me at my waist, rolled up my spine and directly over my head.
I was extremely lucky - I am miraculously unhurt after this accident. I sustained a concussion, but I have no broken bones, no lacerations, no internal injuries, and no internal bleeding. Just the concussion and some bumps and deep bruises - not even any road rash! I was released from the hospital 6 hours after the crash. Considering that the driver of the Jeep drove over my body, I believe your product saved me from serious injury. The jacket has some light scuffs, but there is hardly a mark on the leather. My jacket was a standard Enfield with a custom dark brown competition weight leather - the thickest leather I have owned. Unfortunately, the ambulance crew cut it off me before I had a chance to say anything, and it was completely ruined as a result.
I have owned several of your jackets before, but this one was my go-to jacket. It fit me perfectly and it moved with me when I rode. Your jackets are not only great protection, but they are the most functional motorcycle jackets I have owned (and I've owned a few). I must say that I am now thoroughly convinced of the quality of your products. I will be replacing this jacket with another Vanson as soon as my finances will allow, and I will proudly tell my friends about how your product played a large role in keeping me alive and healthy. My wife, who is currently pregnant, thanks you as well. I believe this means even more to her than it does to me.
MAJ, AV Mark S.
USARC Aviation Directorate
I have been a Vanson fan for years but this past year has made me more than a lifetime owner/ advertiser of Vanson products. I had 2 wrecks on my CBR1100XX in 2005 and each time I was wearing my Vanson gear...each and every time they [Vanson gear]have saved me from abrasions and major injury..The jacket and pants still look brand new except for a "little character". Thanks for making such a great product, I really consider them a factor in the reason I am here today!
David Asman
I've had these leathers for a good ten years now! I wear them almost every weekend, rain or shine, and there still good as new (that’s a lot of weekends).
Ralph 'Out and About'
The Mark 2 Cobra jacket is perfect for new england weather riding. Thank you for a versatile, quality jacket.
Steve A.
My jacket just turned 30 years old. It is as strong and sturdy as the day it was bought, and more supple than I could have imagined leather to be. It is one of my oldest and most prized possessions. My jacket has seen probably 30 of 50 states, as well as some track day usage. I wear it regardless of heat or cold, and although it doesn't have the venting features of your wonderful new products, it's specialness more than makes up for that for me. It has a mature permanence about it, and I believe the jacket will never wear out. I would recommend your product to anyone.
just bought one of your suits and it helped me already
Steve G.
Not only do they look good, won fist race out wearing..Now I have everyone at the track wanting Vanson..
Rovert W.
Here is a picture of me in action in “the horseshoe” at Texas World Speedway on my way to victory in the HW Twins Novice class. I have had these leathers for two years now, and they have performed well in several crashes, and I just now had to send them off for repair after a recent get-off at Hallett.
Omer
I ride a honda TransAlp xlv650. I got this Vanson when I was studying in Boston this past fall. and as one of my teachers there, Bill Burke said, there is no compromise in safety. Buy a Vanson.
Marcus Poisson + Ellen Hayes
We are currently both North American & USA champions! We race a bmw /5 750 super vintage class sidecar racer. Thanks for such a super quality garment. My wife Ellen has had a couple of fall offs with little to no damage done!
Textile vented mesh Touring motorcycle jacket
Belted and armored hip-length fully-vented Summer jacket
WAX (tin) to easily recondition wax-cotton sold separately
Backpad installed as standard equipment
CE approved armor at shoulder + elbow
Leather covered buckle to protect the motorcycle tank
Full belt
Leather lined collar
Quilted shoulders and elbows
VANSON embroidered on collar
Brass zippers with black snap caps
2 Interior zip-close secure wallet pockets
STREAMLINER zippers along facing - attach streamliner vest
Ventilated mesh lining
1 Zip-close exterior chest pocket
2-way lower front pockets - top loading + side entry
ID key fob embossed with garment unit-number for reference
Low bulk beaded sleeve end finish at wrist
Inner windflap and outer stormflap full front length