ember1205 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I have been looking for a riding coat, and like the Joe Rocket Radar as an option. Then, I looked at the Radar Dark and realized that it lacks the "speed hump" on the back. What is the real-world value of having this option for someone that rides more casually on the street as opposed to aggressive street / track riding? I am also liking the Reactor 3.0 coat and wonder who can comment on which of these as being better than the other. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Depends how fast your 'casual' is. As I understand it, it is an aerodynamic aid. Probably from 70 mph and up, much like the wing on cars. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted April 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 26, 2014 I don't really think the speed hump is necessary on a street jacket. If you're hitting 150 at the track, then go for it. I ran the Honda branded version of the Atomic 4.0 jacket yesterday and like it very much. It would not fare well during summer, though. It did great in rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ember1205 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 I also like the Phoenix and the Resistor for looks because I can get them in yellow / black to match the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ember1205 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thought I would update... I bought a Resistor in the black and yellow scheme. Looks nice, is a reasonable match to the bike colors, and fits quite well. I used the sizing chart info on the Joe Rocket web site to determine what size I would need and it was perfect. I also happened to pick up a UFO 2.0 in a size too large (now for sale: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/2750-xxl-joe-rocket-ufo-20-jacket/) and a Ballistic 3.0 full leather that I will use for early and late season riding or longer distance. I believe the Ballistic is also a size too big, but the leather makes it so that it still fits fairly snugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have a Joe Rocket Hemp jacket and reviewed it for Motorcyclist. Love it, my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFICMAN Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have had two different Joe Rocket jackets. I currently have an Atomic as my Winter jacket. I have Really liked both JR's that I have had. Excellent long lasting quality (I used the first one, a Ballistic, for 5 years and sold it for $75), good features and not too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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