The Icon Raiden line is a new brand of adventure motorcycle gear from Icon Motosports.
Much like their Icon 1000 line being very retro-classic styled in general, the Icon Raiden gear appeal to the touring or adventure rider specifically. While the collection only has one style option for women currently, it’ll undoubtedly grow as time goes on.
The women’s Raiden DKR™ jacket is light, functional, and form fitting. Retailing for $395, it has a lot of perks for dual sport riders. Loaded up with zippers for ventilation, easily accessible pockets, and a waterproof/breathable chassis. “The Hycor waterproof/breathable chassis is Dupont Teflon® coated with all seams sealed – a touch many neglect. After a series of trail testing, ventilation zippers have been relocated to avoid moisture buildup, but still provide maximum ventilation. The main zipper features a gusset and a magnetic storm flap, and the Hydrolock front zipper is a premium touch only found on Raiden Jackets. … Competition use in the Baja 1000 led us to slim the profile of the body and arms to not bunch when standing up.”
It has not three or four pockets, but TWELVE total, incuding a seat pocket. There’s routing for a hydration pack, D30 impact protectors, and adjustable pull straps.
The other women’s Icon Raiden line products include matching pants and gloves. The DKR™ gloves retail for $55.
The Icon Raiden ladies DKR™ pants include suspenders for secure fit- they go for $285.
If you’re shopping online, I suggest Revzilla-
Mary McGee is a pioneer in American motorcycle racing, thanks to her untamable determination and a spirit as warm as her smile. Her excitement for motorcycling, especially racing, is contagious even in her eighties. She was the first woman to receive an FIM racing license in the United States, first woman to complete the Baja 1000, and the first woman to race the Baja 500 solo. These aren’t her only firsts, either. She was also the first woman in motocross and road racing in the States. McGee was rightly inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Posted on April 4, 2015 in Gear & Gizmos, News & Features by Alicia Mariah Elfving
