REV'IT! Duke Jacket

The Duke wraps a PWR|shell polyester textile shell around a café-racer cut, and at 1.4 kg in size large it carries a reasonable amount of protective hardware for its retro styling. SEEFLEX CE Level 1 armour comes fitted at the shoulders and elbows rather than sold as an add-on, and a back protector pocket accepts a SEESOFT insert for riders who want to add coverage there. Our bench score puts protection at 76, the standout number on this jacket's card and well ahead of most textile jackets in its price bracket. A YKK zipper with snap buttons handles the front closure, and a removable thermal liner is built in for cooler months.

Worn on the bike, the tailored cut doesn't flap at speed thanks to adjustable cuffs and waist tabs, and the armour sits securely without shifting during normal riding. Airflow scores a low 33, so the jacket runs warm once real heat arrives, a fair trade for a shell built around abrasion resistance rather than dedicated vents. Weather protection lands at 31, enough for light rain and road spray but not a substitute for a proper waterproof shell in a downpour. Comfort sits at 54, reflecting a jacket that fits close and looks sharp rather than one built for maximum ease of movement. The removable thermal liner zips in cleanly, letting the jacket flex from a cool spring commute to a properly cold morning ride without needing a second shell entirely.

The Duke suits riders who want one jacket that works for commuting, weekend rides and casual wear without looking like dedicated race gear, and the included armour makes it a genuinely safer buy than jackets that treat protection as an accessory. Value scores 58, reasonable given the level of armour fitted as standard. Riders chasing serious ventilation or full waterproofing will find better numbers elsewhere, since this jacket's low airflow and weather scores reflect a design built around style and base-level protection rather than extreme-condition riding. As a versatile daily jacket with real armour inside, it holds up well. Its café-racer cut also means it doesn't look out of place once the ride is over, which matters to riders who don't want to change before walking into a café or the office.