We tried a size Medium and an XL on our Fit Check mannequins Huey and Dewey. Those are sizes they usually wear in an “American” cut jacket. This jacket from REV’IT! fits well enough and it looks sharp, but there is very minimal room left. Many brands from Europe exhibit a fit like this, such as Alpinestars. If you look at REV’IT’s published size chart (below), you’ll see their estimate of chest size is at least a full size smaller than what you’d find in equivalent US designed clothing.
We think the fit is just about one half size smaller than what you would find in ordinary US men’s clothing. The amount the jackets are undersized is not as severe as REV’IT’s size chart would have you believe. For most people, this means you’ll be able to buy the size you normally wear if you want a snug, European style fit. If you want a looser American fit, or if you are between sizes, choose one size larger.
Below is the REV’IT!-published chest sizes for each jacket’s alpha size along with our estimate of max chest and max waist/belly. This particular style is a normally styled street jacket so there is an average amount of taper from chest to waist, which is about 4”. For your convenience, we’ve listed the max belly for each jacket size, so if you have a bit of a belly, you can check and make sure the jacket size you choose will be big enough for you. If your waist is smaller, there are side adjustment straps to tailor the fit.
| Jacket Size | REV’IT! Published Max Chest |
Our Estimate of Max Chest |
Our Estimate of Max Belly/Waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32-34 | 35-37 | 33 |
| Small | 34-37 | 37-39 | 35 |
| Medium | 37-39 | 39-41 | 37 |
| Large | 39-41 | 41-43 | 39 |
| XL | 41-44 | 43-45 | 41 |
| XXL | 44-46 | 45-47 | 43 |
| XXXL | 46-48 | 47-49 | 45 |