REV'IT! Cayenne 2 Jacket

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.

We measured each jacket and tried them on and we’ve concluded that 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 size for each jacket’s alpha size along with our estimate of max chest and max waist/belly. This particular style is not a “sport” oriented style so there is not a lot of taper from chest to waist, and you can effectively tailor the fit of mid-section with the belt.

Note: This jacket comes with a back protector and also a kidney belt which takes up a bit of room in the jacket. Please add 1” to your chest and belly measurements before you choose a size from the chart.

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The REV’IT! Cayenne 2 jacket is the second generation of their top of the line mesh dual sport jacket.

The mesh paneling on the chest, arms, and back of the Cayenne 2 is a Schoeller®-dynatec® mesh material that is very rugged and will hold up to whatever punishment you throw its way while still allowing air to flow freely into the jacket. The textile portion of the jacket is a ripstop shell with some stretch built in. At the elbows, there is a protective print overlay and at the shoulders, they have parkskin (new word for us! apparently it means a suede-like leather) to improve abrasion resistance in these key areas.

Another new term in the bullets is UTA tab. This stands for “ultra-thin adjustment” tab at the cuff. Thanks to laminating technology, the material of this UTA tab is extra thin and allows you to comfortably adjust and wear the sleeve of your jacket under the cuff of a glove, as many riders prefer to do.

The REV’IT! Cayenne 2 jacket has more flexibility than just the somewhat stretchy shell and fancily abbreviated cuff adjuster, there are two waist sliding adjusters, two arm adjusters, one at the bicep and one at the forearm, zippered expansion gussets at the hem on both sides, and a flex snap collar with two-way closure allowing you to customize the collar fit or pin it back out of the way. There is also a removable kidney belt included in the jacket!

The Cayenne 2 has great storage capability as well with two large zippered water-resistant pockets and one large expandable pocket on the lower back. In the middle of the back, at the break between the mesh paneling, there is a large zippered opening that houses a snap tab hanger for an optional hydration bladder. There is a pass through for the tube out of the left side of the flap covering the zipper and you can run the tube over either shoulder through hoops next to the Molle style attachment points near the collar. There are also Molle style straps at the chest. On the interior of the jacket, there are zippered pockets on each side.

The Cayenne 2 comes standard with SEEFLEX™ CE-level 2 protectors at the elbows and shoulders. The elbow armor is adjustable with hook and loop stops in the pocket to situate that armor appropriately. This is also one of the few REV’IT! jackets that come standard with a back protector, and it is a new SEESOFT™ Air CE-level 2 Back Protector to boot! The back protector is housed in a 3D mesh pocket for increased breathability. There are pockets for optional SEESOFT™ chest protectors which are sold separately (see related products below). The jacket has reflective material at the chest, upper arm, and back for great nighttime visibility. The jacket comes with both short and long connection zippers with the mating half to pair with your favorite riding pants.

The REV’IT! Cayenne 2 jacket is meant for no-nonsense dual sport or touring riding and it can handle extreme conditions with ease. The mesh construction makes the jacket ideal for warm to hot weather and you could layer on or over for other situations. :: Mike, 08/12/2022