Note: Photos shown here of the black Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket was made in 3/4 length Ultra II style. For the correct length of jacket see the gray/blue photos of the Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket, shown on this page.
MARATHON AIR MESH KEVLAR JACKET
A stylish motorcycle jacket that is in between a waist cut and a full 3/4 length. The front/back and outer sleeves of this jacket are made with Mesh Kevlar. Inside sleeves, shoulder pleats in back and pocket trim are made with Stretch Kevlar. Click on "Save Your Hide" to see more on material tear/abrasion strengths. Click on "Testimonials" and read the stories about our customers and how they love the Kevlar Suits.
Also available to order now is the Marathon Kevlar Jacket made from all Stretch Kevlar, for the same price of $429.00. The Marathon Kevlar Jacket's outer shell material is made of all Stretch Kevlar. Consider the Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket for the following reasons:
1. If you ride in temps over 90f in traffic at slow speeds or if you ride in temps over 90f with a windshield/fairing.
2.. If you ride off road at temps over 85f.
3. If you’re the type person that has a problem with heat when riding.
Features
• World's top rated, lightweight, perforated Tri-Armor that fully covers: Back, shoulders, elbow/forearms and chest. All Tri-Armor is in Velcro secured pockets and can be removed. Motoport's Tri-Armor covers more of the body that any other motorcycle apparel available. This provides the world's best coverage for over all impact protection. Tri-Armor molds to the body in 30 minutes or less. After initial break the armor becomes comfortable with no restriction of movement. CLICK HERE to view the jacket Tri-Armor.
• Will not conduct cold or heat like leather or nylon so even the black color works great for hot weather. Motoport's Mesh Kevlar Jacket's work the best in hot weather. No venting necessary, the entire jacket is a vent. Once the Aero-Tex Liners are worn underneath, the jacket works great for cold/wet weather. When the optional Aero-Tex Liners are installed in the Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket there is no difference in cold/wet weather compared to any of our other jackets.
• 5-8 pounds lighter than leather. Does not shrink or harden or need conditioning
• Water resistant. Will dry in minutes after a rainfall when riding. Wearing the optional Aero-Tex Liner the jacket is 100% Waterproof/Windproof/Breathable.
• All critical seams are Safety Lock Stitched. (See Safety Lock Stitching inhttp://www.motoport.com/cp-dictionary)
• No Polyurethane coating. It is impossible to sweat in this jacket when moving at speeds of over 10 mph.
• All zippers top quality Heavy Duty YKK.
• Four large outer front pockets..
• Two hand warmer pockets.
• Two inside zip pockets. One in the upper chest. Full wrap around pocket inside the back protector for a Camel Back or the optional liner or storage for other gear.
• Velcro adjustments on the lower back of the jacket. Additional Velcro adjustment on bottom outside hem of jacket.
• YKK zip closure sleeve cuffs with additional adjustable snaps.
• Stretch Kevlar, Fleece lined adjustable snap collar.
• 3M ASTM Rated 1.5" Yellow Scotchlite reflective across back. See Options for other sizes and colors of Reflective.
• World's top rated, lightweight, Tri-Armor that fully covers: back, shoulders, elbows/forearms, and even the chest. All Tri-Armor is in Velcro-secured pockets and can be removed. Motoport’s Tri-Armor covers more of the body than any other motorcycle apparel available. This provides the world's best overall coverage for impact protection. The perforated armor doesn't make the jacket warmer in hot weather. The armor pulls the suit material away from the skin providing an air space, allowing the armor to breathe.
Options
• Quad-Armor - a four-layer system that is the highest rated impact-absorbing armor in the world. Quad-Armor protects elbow/forearm, shoulder, back and chest. Quad-Armor has passed and exceeded the new EN Certification and covers more of the body than any other brand. See Quad-Armor in the ARMOR Section. $199.00. To read more about Quad-Armor click on http://www.motoport.com/articles* 3M 3" Scotchlite reflective in bright yellow across the back. $10.00
* 3M 3" Scotchlite gray reflective across back. $10.00
* 3M 1.5" Scotchlite reflective in bright yellow across back. No charge.
* 3M 1.5" Scotchlite gray reflective across back. No charge.
• 3M 1.5" gray Scotchlite reflective down the outside of both sleeves. $29.00
* 3M 1.” Yellow Scotchlite bands around upper bicep area. $29.00
• Small zippered pocket on the sleeve for quick access to keys or change. $19.00 (See photo)
* Small pocket on the outside of the right chest pocket. Can be used for an I-Pod, change, earplugs etc… $19.00
• 100% Waterproof/Windproof/Breathable when you purchase the optional Aero-Tex liner. See Aero-Tex Jacket Liners in the Rain Gear Section. Ride from -20F to 55F, with the optional Two Part Aero Tex Jacket Liner. $189. Zip out the Thermoloft Insulation - it’s still 100% Waterproof/Windproof/Breathable and ride from 40f to 85f in comfort. Remove the liner completely and ride from 60f to 120f. The AeroTex optional Liner is also available without zip out Thermoloft Insulation. With the above combination no other jacket is necessary when riding. You’re set for any temperature or condition when riding. Aero Tex LIner No Insulation. $129.
* Remove chest cargo pockets. (No charge)
* Remove lower cargo pockets. (No charge)
* Shorter or longer jacket length. (No charge unless lengths are more than 2" shorter or longer than our standard size.)
* Emergency Information Pocket: If you crash and are unconscious or can’t move, this is the place to have Emergency Information. Name, address, emergency contact, blood type, allergies etc. can be put on a plastic card for quick easy to see important information for the paramedics or doctor. We use a bright red Stretch Kevlar panel and sew it on top of the right shoulder. It stays shut with a strong Velcro closure and has a pull tab for quick access. If you’re laying on your back or front side, this pocket can still be seen. $19.00
• Velcro on reflective
• www.leatt-brace.com. We add a collar to the jacket that can be zipped on/off and the Leatt Neck Brace can be worn. We use a strong heavy duty YKK Zipper to attach the collar section when the brace is not being used. This custom collar has the same Polar Fleece on the inside with a Stretch Kevlar outside material. To see the Leatt Neck Brace CLICK HERE.
Clear Velcro Pocket. 6” long and 4” wide. This pocket can be used for maps or identification to enter secure facilities. This pocket attaches very quickly with Velcro, and can be taken on and off in seconds. Unless specified, we put this pocket on the left sleeve $29.
• Clear ID Pocket. 4” long and 3” wide. This pocket is sewn on. Clear ID pocket that can be used for identification to enter secure facilities. Unless specified, we put this pocket on the left sleeve. $19.
* Extra panel of Mesh Kevlar on the outside from the elbow down to the wrist. $34.00 Note: This is for looks only. This extra panel is not needed for protection. Photos show extra panel on lower arms.
. Add zipper to connect pant $29.00
About Kevlar
Why is this better? The Mesh Kevlar is 10 times stronger than leather and less than half the weight. See "Save Your Hide" to learn more about the tear and abrasion strength. The world's first all season Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket that will take you from -20F to 85F with optional two part Waterproof/Windproof/Breathable zip in Aero-Tex liner. Remove the liner and have a fully breathable jacket or pant that will take you from 60f to 120F. You don't need two or three different riding outfits for different weather. The Ultra II Air Mesh Kevlar jacket is great for any weather.
See: Why remove the Aero Tex in Motoport's Dictionary. Only the best materials are used. Ask what the other Air Mesh Jackets and Pants are made of. All that Motoport has seen are made of Polyester that has a 100% Polyurethane Coating. Polyester has poor tear/abrasion strength along with a very low melting range. Adding Polyurethane coating to Polyester is like adding gas to a fire. Sliding on pavement with any other Air Mesh jacket or pant is not safe. We have seen many riders with permanent skin damage where the Polyurethane coating melted into the skin. When Polyurethane melts, skin grafts are required to fix the damage. Plastic melting into the skin doesn't heal. (See Polyurethane in Motoport's Dictionary.)
The new Marathon Air Mesh material has the highest tear strength of any motorcycle jacket ever made! 500 Denier Cordura (the best material companies use for overall construction will tear at 22lbs). The Air Mesh Kevlar material tears at 1260lbs!! Take your body weight and multiply that by the speed on a motorcycle. All the other nylon jackets and pants made can tear at a low speed tumble! If the best material of all other synthetic jacket/pants tears at 22 pounds, imagine how poor the seam strength is! No other leather suit or synthetic suit has proper seam strength. Motoport Safety Lock Stitches all of the construction seams that will provide more than 2000 pounds. of strength.
Abrasion strengths of Polyester are not even close to adequate for riding a motorcycle on pavement. Click on "Save Your Hide" to see more on material strength.. Also Click on "Testimonials" to read stories about riders that love the Air Mesh Kevlar Suits.
Colors
• Marathon Mesh/Stretch Kevlar combination colors: black, red/black, blue/black, yellow/black, gray/black, KTM orange/black, hi-viz/black. Many different color combinations can be made. In the gray/blue photo to the right of this page, gray is the Mesh Kevlar main color, blue is the Stretch Kevlar trim color.
* Mesh Kevlar colors: black, red, blue, gray, dark yellow, KTM orange and hi-viz.
• Stretch Kevlar colors: black, red, blue, gray and bright yellow. These Stretch Kevlar panels are used in the back shoulder pleats, inside of sleeves and can be also used for lower cargo or small chest zip pockets.
• CLICK HERE to view color samples of our material.
• Motoport can send material swatches to show the strength and different colors available.
Note: See the new KTM orange color in the Ultra II Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket.
Sizing
To ensure proper sizing Motoport needs: Height / Weight / Chest / Sleeve Length / Waist.. (No jacket or pant sizes.) For riders that are not a standard size we will request more measurements after you provide the measurements shown in the link below.
Click on the link below to find your measurements and how to take them. These measurements are REQUIRED to place an order. For a proper fit it is important to follow the instructions as shown in the link below. Please provide both Dress Shirt and Jacket sleeve length if possible.
Warranty
• To support the claims made by Motoport about Kevlar, and to confirm the protective/long lasting qualities of clothing made from Kevlar, this garment has a 7-year warranty.
• IF YOU EVER CRASH, AT ANY SPEED, IN A MOTOPORT KEVLAR GARMENT (SUIT, JACKET, PANT, OR SHIRT) AND MOTOPORT CAN'T REPAIR IT, MOTOPORT WILL REPLACE THE GARMENT FOR FREE.
More Information
• The Marathon Kevlar Jackets are made here in the USA in house by Motoport.
• Never once has Motoport ever needed to replace any of the Kevlar Jacket after a crash. Motoport can repair or alter the jacket in approximately 3 to 5 working days.
• Note: You can be put on the calendar to get your jacket sooner without color choice or sizing. Motoport would charge 50% on a credit card the other 50% when the order is shipped. If you change your mind before we start on the jacket we refund 100% of the deposit.
• NOTE: Motoport has had people interested in making a touring style Marathon Kevlar Jacket in a sport touring waist cut style. This jacket has all the same features as the Marathon Kevlar Jacket in a sport waist cut design. (See the Riva AX Kevlar Jacket or the Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket for similar styling in a waist cut design.)
• Machine washable Tri-Armor and all.
• Alterations or complete custom sizing available.
• If the item is in stock, it can be shipped the same day if the order is placed before 2:00 PM California time Mon-Fri. If we need to make the item, production times vary throughout the year. A current actual production time is on the home page directly below the flash photos.
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