Royal Enfield launches all-new riding jackets, priced from Rs 4,950 onward

Aditya Chatterjee Published: October 26, 2020, 01:11 PM IST

Royal Enfield has launched a new range of CE certified motorcycle riding jackets for both on and off-road riding with Class A protection under Personal Protective Equipment regulations. In addition to being CE certified the jackets carry armours from D30 and KNOX. These armors also carry CE level one and level two armour certifications. Royal Enfield claims that this range of riding jackets has been thoroughly tested for abrasion resistance, impact protection, ergonomics, tear strength, seam strength, innocuousness and dimension stability.

The motorcycle riding jackets have been classified according to three types of riding scenarios, City/short Rides, Highway Touring and High Altitude/All-terrain range. The whole collection of Royal Enfield riding jackets has been listed on a dedicated website here. On this link, a user can filter out jackets based on the weather conditions, riding needs or protection levels they desire. The user can also compare the different jackets and decide which one works best for them. The collection can be purchased from Royal Enfield's official online store and at all the Royal Enfield dealerships across the country. Additionally, the jackets can also be purchased from Amazon and select Central and Shopper Stop outlets.

Royal Enfield City Riding jackets

The City Riding collection is designed to perform in the summer sun. It starts at INR 4950 and comes equipped with high-quality Knox CE level 1 flexi form and micro-lock armours. Using only the lightest, airy polyester mesh, it will keep the riders cool and dry on even the hottest rides and is perfect for those short jaunts around the city or your daily ride to the office. The range consists of two variants- Streetwind V2 and Windfarer. The Streetwind V2 jacket comes in a variety of finishes, including black, red, grey, brown, olive and Windfarer in two colours- olive, black and also comes with an integrated thermal liner with a water-resistant coating.

Streetwind V2 priced at Rs. 4,950

Windfarer priced at Rs. 6,950

Royal Enfield Highway Touring jacket

The Highway Touring line is classic, versatile and is fit for all adventure trails. The jackets start at INR 8950 and are all CE certified under class A. The range contains three variants- Explorer V3, Stormraider and Sanders. The Explorer Jacket has the Knox Micro-Lock CE Level 2 protectors at shoulders and elbow. It is a three-layer all season riding jacket with a detachable thermal liner along with a rain layer that can be worn separately also. Stormraider is a single layer jacket with D3O CE level 1 armours and has a waterproof outer shell, the jacket is perfect for those who want to avoid carrying multiple weather protection layers. Sanders on the other hand is the only CE certified 100% cotton jacket in the range with D3O, making it extremely light and comfortable without compromising on safety at all. Sanders also comes with a rain layer that can be worn separately.

The Explorer V3 jacket is available in two colours- grey, black, whereas the Stormraider and Sanders come in a single shade each- grey and brown.

Explorer V3 priced at Rs. 8,950 - CE certified

Stormraider priced at Rs.9,950 - CE certified

Sanders priced at Rs. 11,950 - CE certified

Royal Enfield All-terrain jacket

The flagship line of high-altitude, all terrain riding jackets are crafted to perform everywhere at the highest level. The range starts at INR 12,950 and ensures superior shock absorption with D3O armours. The range has two exclusive variants- Khardung La V2 and Nirvik. The Khardung La V2 comes loaded with D3O level 2 armors at elbow and shoulders whereas Nirvik in addition to level 2 armors at shoulder and elbow, also has level 2 armors on the chest and D3O level 1 armors at back. These CE certified riding jackets have undergone various tests to ensure you get better protection while keeping them light and flexible. The Nirvik range comes in two classic colour options- black and brown, the Khardung La V2 jacket is available in grey and olive colour.