The Travon jacket from REV’IT! is a timelessly styled leather jacket that mirrors the look of a Bomber jacket initially made popular by WWI fighter pilots. REV’IT! says “To date the lightest jacket we’ve ever made, the Travon features technology originally engineered for touring and adventure riding. In a sense, it’s a crossover – not that you’d know from its authentic bomber outline.” I have to agree with REV’IT! here, after trying on the Travon jacket I could easily say that it is the lightest feeling and most comfortable leather motorcycle jacket that I have ever worn. Primary construction of the Travon is sheepskin leather, with a reflective label at the back to aid in night time visibility. Interior construction features 3D mesh, polycotton twill and polyester stretch to ensure comfort, and speaking of comfort the overall fit is a regular fit with minimal taper while featuring a knitted bottom around the waist and knitted cuffs that stretch to ensure a proper fit. To further aid in comfort, there is a knitted collar on the outer jacket, air inlets on the armpit, a ventilation panel behind the center front zipper, as well as an adjustment tab on the collar.
From a protection standpoint the Travon jacket comes prepared for a SEESOFT CE-level 2 Insert Back Protector, has safety seams and comes with SEESMART CE-level 1 Shoulder and Elbow protectors. Overall it earns a CE Level AA abrasion resistance rating. Additional notable features include an inner pocket, two slit pockets on the front, jeans loops as well as a short connection zipper.
Overall the Travon jacket as I mentioned earlier is the most comfortable leather motorcycle jacket that I have ever worn, I think REV’IT! did a fantastic job of ensuring that it is light weight, comfortable, stretchy and a more relaxed regular fit, while still providing really solid protection with the AA abrasion rating as well as shoulder and elbow armor and the ability to add a back protector. Personally if I was in the market for a leather jacket, something to fit a V-Twin, cruiser or cafe racer, the Tavon from REV’IT! would be my choice. Also for me, a person who lives in a warmer climate, the inclusion of the air vent zipper is a huge plus as leather jackets can get quite warm. Again if you are in the market for this style of a jacket I highly recommend you come in and try one on, I am confident that you will be impressed by how it feels, much like I was. :: Damir 6/22/24