The Taifu Jacket by NORU is a solid
textile street style with an integrated waterproof liner for use in wet
weather and also includes a removable full-sleeve thermal liner. Armor
is included for the shoulders and elbows along with a foam back pad.
An upgrade for the back pad is available.
If you are looking for a functional textile jacket for everyday
riding in a moderate, and sometimes wet climate, this one will be a very
good value for you. The shell is solid textile and is fitted with a
fixed (not removable) waterproof liner fitted between its outer shell
and the inside nylon liner. The rain liner should work well to keep you
dry when it rains. This is a non-vented jacket so hot temps will be
uncomfortable, but for mild or colder weather, this one should work
well. The jacket includes a full-sleeve removable thermal liner to add a
layer of insulation in colder temps. You’ll see in the feature list
that zip vents are listed, but don’t get too excited about that. The
vents open a passage through the outer shell, but the waterproof liner
behind the vents prevents air from passing on through to your body.
They may work pretty well to dry out the shell after you encounter rain,
but they won’t do much in the summer for your personal comfort.
This jacket includes a set of CE1
molded/rubberized armor for the shoulders and elbows. The armor isn’t a
brand name, but it is just like “standard” armor we’ve seen in many
brands over the last several years. It feels good to me and I’m sure it
is functional. NORU gives you a thin foam
back pad in a fabric pocket, but it’s only really a place-holder for a
“real” back protector. If you want to upgrade, we recommend the
Viscoflex back protector listed below. It is a very low cost upgrade
and well worth it.
This jacket has a short rear zipper for connection to Taifu
waterproof pants (similar features as the jacket), so with those, you’d
have a good outfit for travel or commuting (take the link below to
view). :: Paul, 04-02-21
About NORU: The NORU
line of riding gear is new for us for 2021. It comes to us through one
of our very long-time distributors of riding gear and apparel, Helmet
House of California. Helmet House is the owner of the Cortech and Tour
Master brands and is a distributor of other well known brands such as
Shoei helmets and Alpinestars apparel. NORU
is designed with value in mind… in fact, exceptional value and will
serve those well who want decent riding gear on a minimal budget. NORU says: Inspired by Japan’s culture of careful refinement, NORU is the Japanese word that means “To Ride”. Founded by lifelong motorcycle enthusiasts, NORU is the performance champion of motorcycle apparel that you can afford.
The Taifu Jacket by NORU is a solid textile street style with an integrated waterproof liner for use in wet weather and also includes a removable full-sleeve thermal liner. Armor is included for the shoulders and elbows along with a foam back pad. An upgrade for the back pad is available.
If you are looking for a functional textile jacket for everyday riding in a moderate, and sometimes wet climate, this one will be a very good value for you. The shell is solid textile and is fitted with a fixed (not removable) waterproof liner fitted between its outer shell and the inside nylon liner. The rain liner should work well to keep you dry when it rains. This is a non-vented jacket so hot temps will be uncomfortable, but for mild or colder weather, this one should work well. The jacket includes a full-sleeve removable thermal liner to add a layer of insulation in colder temps. You’ll see in the feature list that zip vents are listed, but don’t get too excited about that. The vents open a passage through the outer shell, but the waterproof liner behind the vents prevents air from passing on through to your body. They may work pretty well to dry out the shell after you encounter rain, but they won’t do much in the summer for your personal comfort.
This jacket includes a set of CE1 molded/rubberized armor for the shoulders and elbows. The armor isn’t a brand name, but it is just like “standard” armor we’ve seen in many brands over the last several years. It feels good to me and I’m sure it is functional. NORU gives you a thin foam back pad in a fabric pocket, but it’s only really a place-holder for a “real” back protector. If you want to upgrade, we recommend the Viscoflex back protector listed below. It is a very low cost upgrade and well worth it.
This jacket has a short rear zipper for connection to Taifu waterproof pants (similar features as the jacket), so with those, you’d have a good outfit for travel or commuting (take the link below to view). :: Paul, 04-02-21
About NORU: The NORU line of riding gear is new for us for 2021. It comes to us through one of our very long-time distributors of riding gear and apparel, Helmet House of California. Helmet House is the owner of the Cortech and Tour Master brands and is a distributor of other well known brands such as Shoei helmets and Alpinestars apparel. NORU is designed with value in mind… in fact, exceptional value and will serve those well who want decent riding gear on a minimal budget. NORU says: Inspired by Japan’s culture of careful refinement, NORU is the Japanese word that means “To Ride”. Founded by lifelong motorcycle enthusiasts, NORU is the performance champion of motorcycle apparel that you can afford.
We checked the sizing of this style with our Fit Check mannequins Huey and Dewey. They are wearing size Medium and XL jackets respectively. These are their “usual” sizes and they work just fine. We also checked the chest and belly of the other sizes and find them to fit OK too. Therefore, we recommend you choose the size you normally wear in men’s clothing. if you are between sizes, choosing down is probably the best move.
The overall fit of this jacket is similar to other US brands, which is to say, roomy through the torso with a relaxed fit. The overall height and sleeve length I’d say is “average” and is very similar to Tour Master products. If you are slim and tall, you may not fit a good fit here, but average or stout built people will probably be happy with the overall cut.
You can also choose a size by measuring your chest and belly and using the chart (below) which lists max chest and max belly sizes for each jacket size. The measurements in the chart are a combination of the manufacturer’s size chart and also the measurements we take on the product samples. After you measure, you can choose a jacket size using the chart. You’ll want to choose a size that will accommodate both your chest and belly.