Knox Armour Urbane Pro motorcycle jacket review 

Just bought myself the pro utility version for the summer and it’s soooooo comfortable and the level of armour is amazing especially the back pad is huge but comfortable 👍

Thanks Megan. As a person who has 12 feet of closet dedicated to riding gear, being able to layer is a very nice feature for those who don't want 12 feet of gear. LOL! Nice that you can wear fashion jackets over the protection for those times when you don't want to look like you are in full gear. Hope you are staying safe and can get out and ride soon.

Excellent review, clear and concise. I have noticed the jacket in a number of your videos and wondered about it, and now we know. 👍🏻👌🏻😊

Awesome video with very useful information from someone who used it for a long time. Thanks for doing it.

Got it in the mail !!! After some mixup Knox came through with two day delivery. Wow they really are great people there. I purchased the pants also so I can wear shorts etc and be safe. It all fits great, ( except that I need to lose some middle real estate, I look like a Snake that swallowed a Basketball ). But that’s ok. Just another project !! I wore the shirt under my VPD bike jacket after I removed it’s armour. Works fantastic. Thank you for all your help Megan, keep Happy, keep safe, and above all.... keep Riding !!!

Thank you for this detailed review you went deep even turning it inside out. I've been hesitant between this one and the Zephyr Pro. I'm sure this jacket is even more resistant with the MK2 version but I believe Zephyr Pro will be my choice

Thank you so much for your review! I live in Canada and have been having the hardest time trying to find it in stock here and was worried about ordering from their site. Nice to know that it’ll show up and how much to expect in duties and what size to get. Thanks again!

Liked this video when u dropped the chest protector...many would have edited it out, but u went with the flow. 👍🏼

Recently got this piece (Knox is having a great combo sale on the urbane pro and an outer jacket right now) partly based on the strength of this review. Seriously the most comfortable and confidence inspiring armour... I ended up stripping the armour out of my leather jacket and wearing this under it for the colder months just cause the armour is more snug under so many layers than it would be on my outer jacket. Love it. Many thanks and subscribed.

Thanks Megan, really thorough review, very useful, I think I might have to get one of those.

Thank you Megan for the review. Very helpful!

Great review. I’ve got some Knox gear too. I bought the Knox action shirt but I got a free upgrade to level 2 armour. He difference is the action shirt claims no abarasion resistance. So I always wear it with leathers or heavy textile outer layers. We’re based in Nha Trang Vietnam now until we can go home to Mongolia. I bought a bull-it covec airflow undersuit and put the Knox armour in that. It’s far more protective than the Knox urbane pro or even zephyr pro in terms of impact abrasion protection. Plus it can be layered or worn alone. It’s now my daily jacket in Vietnam because it flows a ton of air but without the weakness of mesh. Almost any mesh, except one that incorporates aramid (or covec which is similar) is a very weak link. The cuffs of mesh garments are a very common failure point in polyester mesh garments because they are pulled on and off constantly. I believe Knox may do the right thing and replace your jacket under warranty. Love your channel.

Thanks for the honest review. Appreciate you

Loved hearing your take on the jacket, even being able to offer up a real world crash review! I got this jacket along with the chest protector not too long ago, and though I was very hesitant to buy it at first because it cost far more than the mesh jackets I was also looking into, the fit and finish, the fit, and the malleability and comfort of the armor, far exceeded my expectations. Agreed on the chest protector awkwardness. The jacket fits my body so well it’s like a good pair of riding gloves to me, but stick that chest protector in, and it looks and feels like an afterthought with the way it protrudes outward. I’d say though, above all, it’s the versatility that easily pays for itself and rightly justifies the cost for me. Knowing I can use this as a stand-alone jacket in the summer heat as opposed to being tempted to squidding out, while also serving as a great underlayer beneath my main sport jacket in adding that extra bit of impact protection, is what leaves me completely satisfied and not at all regretful of spending the extra cash.

Hi Megan. That was a great review. I'm glad the jacket protected you when you went down. Having good gear is something I decided I should look at too and after a bit of searching on Amazon I ordered a pair of riding pants as well as a jacket that both had pretty good ratings and reviews. I was really happy when they came that they actually fit. Mine aren't Knox (ILM for a jacket and HWK for pants) but all in all I like them very much. The one thing I found very uncomfortable though were the knee and elbow pads so I actually removed them. I wasn't so worried about going down as I was about comfort and weather protection. I guess I could always find more comfortable pads if I decide to put some back in at some point. Have a great day and keep up the excellent videos.

Looks like a good custom type fit, and you look good in it, good job wearing the gear its critical...........

Fantastic Review , I’m looking into this jacket as well , due to the fact that I do a lot of off road riding as well and live in Australia ( so it’s HOT 🥵) in most places most of the year or half the year if you live in the southern parts. I also like the fact that you can layer up .

Thank you for the review Megan very useful.

Thanks for the review Megan cheers from Australia

I just ordered the mk2 of this jacket. Looking forward to trying it on. I love the way the branding is inconspicuous and subtle.

Thank you so much for this review! It definitely helped me a lot with my final decision to buy it. :)

Just got mine yesterday. Removed the back pad because I wear a hellite Turtle airbag vest. Quite an amazing material in that pad. It is super soft , but goes very hard if you hit it with something solid. Scratching my head how material scientists came up with that. I am pumped with the layering possibilities. If super hot, I can put my cooling vest under. MY Warm and safe heated vest fits decently underneath if cold. My Gore Tex outer Layer fits great over everything. So minimal stuff and I can deal with Freezing to boiling on the same ride and have VG protection. BTW, you can upgrade the elbows and shoulder pads to be CE2 like the back pad. Increases bulk a bit in those areas. They should take your design improvements seriously, as they are spot on.

I’ve seen a lot of ads about this brand on instagram, i was really sceptical about this « anti - abrasive mesh » not only concerning the event of a crash, but concerning the durability/wearing. Your review confirmed my thoughts :) Appart from that, nice video, keep posting reviews ;) ! Take care, especially during these weird times.

Great review. Thank you. You helped me decide on this shirt.

Looking forward to your next ride video.

Great review! I hope you and yours are well and you're getting some ride time in 😊✌

The cut and color coordination are similar to my black and silver Canadian made SeaQuest diving suit in college. I am 5'11" and weighted in at 165 lbs back then. The fit was perfect and I kept the suit hoping one day it will fit again. I am 30 lbs heavier now and there is no way I can squeeze by rotund belly into it. I love the concept of dressing in layers and the mesh structure will allow the air to flow through keeping you cool on the summer rides. For the spring and fall seasons, I would throw a leather jacket over it with all the ventilation zippers wide open. For winter riding, it would be best to close the ventilation pockets. To be highly visible, I purchase a lime green construction vest with wide reflective panels. My fellow office mates commented that they can recognize me miles away. Bright colors on the roads are getting popular due to the ongoing shift toward safety.

Hi , Looks like it would work well as a summer jacket. Nice 👍

thanks for the review, briliant and honest.

Liked the details about wearing out areas. Wish someone in Canada was stocking them

Sweet thanks for that mate, I’ve been riding one of these for a year and after a series of nasty accidents ending in 2016 I’m paranoid about everything. One this that worries me is landing on the side, or on the open fabric and snapping Bones as there’s just not a lot of protection at all.

It has taken me several years to finally pull the trigger on an Aerostich Roadcrafter R3 one piece riding suit. Wander over to Duluth Minnesota when things open up. I was there this past February and spent almost an hour with one of their staff test fitting several suit (they have several flavors - and two piece setups too). Pockets will not be a problem! I don't think any of their gear is "flattering", but as a buddy said, you dress for the crash. :^) You can get real good fitting kit, but then it limits your layering options. If you don't ride there, they have the remains of an old Honda FT500 Ascot to sit on and see how gear fits while on a bike.

Hi Megan your jacket is very good, especially its colour & safety kit i will give a ratings of 9 out of 10👍

Nice review! I too have Knox jacket, but Action Armored Shirt, a bit cheaper version of your's. I like layering capability, it is a good fit and overall good quality. Bad sides are that, as you have pointed, you have to wrestle to remove the pads. Also, my back pad got broken, possibly out pulling in and out, because, fortunately, I have not been involved in any crashes.

So wait! You rode in Vietnam? Wow! That must have been crazy! I'd like to hear about that trip. Sorry to hear that you went down, but it didn't look too terribly serious. I'm glad to know that you and your scoot survived the ordeal relatively unscathed. Excellent review on the Knox gear and like you I always layer up when riding. My theory is I can always take off layers if needed, but pretty hard to add layers them if you don't have them when riding. By the way...are you still riding the same CB500X?

Owning one myself, I agree with most everything you said. I knew a front chest protector was available, yet I never put 2+2 together to know why on Earth there is a chunk of Velcro hanging in the front on the left side. I ripped a shoulder pad pulling it out of the pocket. Now I know to be careful and not rush the process and don't force the pads out. They are on the Third version now with thinner lighter pads and larger pockets. You say it fits rather tight.. You are 5'10" wearing a small and I am 5'4" and need a Large .. We are all not built the same.

Thanks for this review!

Thank you!! I've been looking into this as a summer jacket and it sounds like what I want. You talked about layers, what do you usually wear under it? Sweat wicking long tee?

Excellent review. I am in the market for some quality riding gear, but ordering on-line is not in the cards for me. Something this technical and specific needs to be seen and evaluated first hand. Happy Trails

Really helpful review! Thank you :)

Great review. Thank you 😊

Hi there I know iam 3 years late ..excellent review of the jacket…is the zipper / Jacket still holding up good ?? Safe miles always 🙌🙌

Great review Megan :) please keep the content going if your not tooo busy.

Did you purchase that online? I have never seen any Knox products in Canada. I never thought of going with a mesh armoured base and layering on top, great idea. Usually run with an armoured, waterproof outer, with liners for warmth. Gotta love riding in Canada...-5 when you head out and +35 by mid afternoon. Lol Good review, thanks for sharing.

A very good and fair review. I like Knox armour too In the UK I believe Knox sponsor one or more lady vloggers. I have found that any armour that sits well where it should is a real rascal to remove and replace unfortunately.

Look into some adventure riding gear. Jacket, pants and boots. They may help with some of your concerns.

Hi Megan, Knox is a very nice jacket. I think this is a good tip for me for this season. Thanks for the video and happy miles on the honda board.

Thanks you that was a great review.

Great review! Very thorough. Knox is undoubtedly great looking gear, but I humbly request that you look into Klim moto gear. The company motto is, "sometimes you just have to learn things the hard way." It's an impressive video. I like your channel very much.

Thanks for the jacket review. Motorcycle jacket manufacturers are still behind the curve on women’s wear. BTW, had my first flat tire on my Honda CB500X from a nail🙀. Cost $242 to replace with installation.

Thank you for your review

Hi Megan, I'm thinking about picking up the MkII version but as a 5'11" girl I'm worried about the length. I feel like I remember you being on the tall side though? How do you find the length and armour placement?

Interesting concept. I don’t think I’ve seen an armored jacket that you could wear as a base layer.

I was wondering about that jacket on your ride vlogs, thanks for the review & info. I struggle in Thailand to find anything bearable to wear or ride in the heat, and I've got the scars to prove it! I hired a Honda X-ADV as a prospective new bike, as there's no such thing as a test drive in Thailand..., but the heat between the legs from the engine was uncomfortable. I feel as I have little option but to settle for a scooter with the engine on the swing arm, e.g. Honda Forza 300. What about the cargo trousers you wear, are they cool enough in the tropical heat? Do you have any recommendations for boots and gloves? Thanks.

Nice review...Knox is good quality ......ride safe !!

The fit looks tailored on you, amazingly so. For those less than slim, maybe a non-starter.

Hi Megan I've got a question about the armour and the jacket size Can the armour be upgraded from the Know website during the purchase ? Also with armours inserted should one choose his/his correct jacket size or a fit extra their size?

Is it still going strong for you? Still like it?

Hey great review! Do you think this would be practical for MTB (it’s an ebike) I’ve felt the weight and it’s much heavier than the action shirt but the quality is far superior thanks

I'm sending this to my ride buddy Todd who needs something like this. Wonder if there is a version for guys? He might not make that jacket look as nice as you do.

I was just thinking about getting one of those mesh armour jacket as summer here in Perth Australia can boil you to death. thanks for the info. By the way, @8:28, is that what George Costanza from Seinfield refer to as Pinkish hue?

I have a sppidi jacket similar to your knox , is a verry good idea this class of 1 ....or sumer jacket, but i think that need to doit better abaut materials and safe levels. Thank you for the video.

Hello @Megan Kaptein I am the guy that hit a deer last Aug when it was 85 F out and went for a 50 MPH slide.. I wanted a really light Jacket that still had anti abrasion material .. I saw your video and you told me your jacket was from Knox.. So funny I had spent so much time looking for a mesh amrom shirt even on Revzilla and never found any. Other than for Motocross and that was not anti abrasion material. Once I used the Knox name in the search it even popped up on Revzilla which is one place I had seached before I had heard of Knox.. Revzill sells this brand thus I don't have to worry about paying for freight from the UK.. You did not have a crash you had a drop. Though the padding can be nice for a drop. I was wanting to race snowmobiles cross Country .. The more or less require you to wear a very bulky Tech vest.. I never thought about it but in a hard crash if you break your ribs you can puncure a lung or lungs very serious injury . There is an Air Vest that is very no obrtusive you could wear over your light jacket if you really wanted way more protection and still be cool.. I'll look for a link. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/spidi-air-dps-airbag-vest www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-ai-1-airbag-vest At this point the KLIM looks better to me , good neck and chest support

Primer comentario,una chaqueta para el buen tiempo muy ventilada,pero el tejido parece que protege poco en caso de caída.un beso.

Hey there again Megan, I felt let down that one of our great manufacturers has let you down a bit, so took the liberty of sending your video to them, in a hope they may contact you to resolve your issues, who knows a new Jacket may be sent to you. I hope I've done the right thing, as I loved the review but at the same time was upset that you've been let down. Let me know if I've done wrong and I'll write an email to Knox apologizing.

Thanks for Reviewing that. I asked you a while back about it because Summer in the Okanagan and Interior can be brutal, not to mention Vancouver with the Humidity. Did you order it on Amazon or right from Knox !!! Hmmm, gonna need airy but safe pants too

The urbane pro is awesome

Do you wear this over, or under a heated vest? I’ve got a Gerbing heated jacket liner but not sure I’d feel the heat through the armoured shirt, but it would look weird underneath the armoured shirt?

Maybe I missed it, how long have you had it? I like the AAA honester from knox but I need to expect 4+ years at that price (baring any crashes)

Really wanna do what you do. Ride in foreign places. But probably not gonna happen in the near future due to everything that is going on. However I'm still looking forward to ride the world one day.

I wonder if and how this can be combined with a cooling vest on brutality hot days.

Hey great vid, my gf considering buying this, could you tell me what size you bought and also how tall you are u? gf is 5’’3 fit with pretty ripped arms ,And if you wouldnt mind can you tell me the width of the jacket sleeves i guess while laying flat across maybe 2,3 points . Thx

Knox makes great armour and gloves but awful outer garments. I crash test clothing for research and textiles are really, really bad at impact abrasion, with some rare exceptions. Basically the Knox textiles are decent armour holders but offer no reasonable impact abrasion protection. For example, almost all polyesters and nylons last about 1-3 metres of impact and slide. Adding kevlar can help to get that to 10 metres depending. Whereas, double layers of cowhide in impact and sliding zones can last 200-300 metres. The good news is that level 2 armour is also very impact abrasion resistant. I tried a drop test where the outer fabric was 1680d (heavyweight) ballistic nylon. Over a D3o pad. The textile failed in 8 metres but the pad lasted another 150 metres slide until failing. Also SAS-TEC level 2 lasted 180 metres. So as long as the jacket doesn’t tear (it might) and you only slide on armour, you’ll be fine. Finally, my wife and I are in Nha Trang and we wear perforated leather jackets all year round with no problems at all. It’s typically 34C and 80-90% humidity here in summer. As long as we’re riding above walking speed, we’re both comfortable.

What do you think of aerostitch? Looked into it?

How's riding in a mesh jacket in Vancouver? I always thought Van is a bit chilly to ride with a mesh jacket only. BTW, I ride with a Dainese perforated leather jacket and i say it offers great protection and the airflow is almost as good as a mesh as long as one is moving.

Have you had any experience with the airbag like crash vests ? If not have you considered one now as they are more affordable @$500. ie Helite Turtle Vest ?

Very nice review. It is better if you can't place hard stuff in your jacket pockets. Because if you fall the pocket content can and will hurt you, keys or anything pointy should not be place in a motorbike jacket or pants. It has good protections and also liked that can be wear under other clothing. But remember that loose clothing is not good as in case of accident can torn your body and cause fractures. Waiting new videos :)

KAPTEIN MEGz, I am so glad that this is a Review about something that you own outright and not something that was sent to you. This way it's a 100% untainted / true review. (smiles) I see you picked up about 10,000 new youtube Friends since we spoke last. heee heeee

Nice video. Did I miss the price?

Thanks for the review, but I waited for the promised "crash" test - it wasn't a "crash" - you just fell off your bike, at what seems like a completely pedestrian speeds :D. Glad you are in one piece, stay safe out there.

When you talked about the armor at the beginning of your video, I was initially going to ask you about if it comes with a chest protector; since I noticed in your other videos that is it "see through" and very little protection in the front. Then when you showed the chest piece later, my thoughts were pretty much the same as yours. That is not a chest protector for women, at all. Unless you're a adult woman that is flat chested, that looks like it's a men's chest protector. They should do two things for sure your the lady riders out there. 1) There is no on bra for all girls/women, so there should be several size/shape options for you to choose. 2) As you mention with it being flimsy, either A) make it lake a sports bra, where you can wear it over your clothing or; B) Two armor cups that slide into each side of the jacket, with some sort of adjustability to be positioned and fit your breasts properly and comfortably. Along with the one cup having an extension piece reach the other cup to protect the center of your chest allowing you to zip up your jacket easily. I was surprised that you're already showing some tears on your jacket after only a year. That is one of the main reasons why I will only buy leather gear, durability. I've had my riding jacket for 10 years now, and the only thing that I've had a problem with is the zipper. And that just started this year. I understand the cleaning bit, however, I do enjoy getting the brush and spray out, then rubbing leather protector to back in to make is shiny. Another thing is that leather will barely stain at worst case (my street leathers are all white), not something textiles can be cleaned of very easily. The crash and re-use factor is pretty good too. I've crashed in my racing leathers at 70ish, 50ish, and 100km/h, and only after my last crash did I need to get some repairs done. Crashing at the track is also what makes me realize how much protection and durability leather gives you. I know your tumble in Vietnam was not very damaging, but if you had a crash on the highway back home on the west coast, do you thing your gear would last to let you get the rest of the way home, or finish your trip? Thanks for your insight and experience on the jacket, and the female's side and problems with gear. Do you have any other plans for some videos showing the hidden gems in your city and area for those who would come out there, and even your locals? My wife and I went up Sea to Sky Highway, Stanley Park, Iona Beach (one of your previous videos), Granville Island and Capilano Suspension Bridge. I also did all the scene locations from Tron Legacy on my first trip out there (minus the harbor, being company property). Burn rubber, not your soul.

Megan, I live in Canada. Wondering if you shipped that shirt into Canada and what duty may have looked like ... ?

I’m quite skeptical of their abrasion testing to get AAA certification. If that sleeve wore out so quickly just taking on/off your jacket, I can’t imagine what it would do on a 5 second slide across the asphalt. There is no miracle material here. I think the Klim Indiction jacket (rates AA) would fare better on a slide across the pavement.

The CE rating only applies to the armour, if it was a CE approved jacket it would be A, AA or AAA rated to include abrasion resistance. It's meant to be worn under a non armoured, abrasion resistant, jacket like an old school leather or maybe a Dyneema shirt. Still very useful though.

good review, it is more interesting than going all black. Black is actually not a great color for riding. Absorbs sun light in the summer, And not very visible.

I think it works good cruising in town or in the terrain at speeds up to 50km/h but no way I'd feel safe if I drove faster than that. In the end a leather suit will be more stiffer and keeping all the pads at place in a crash.

Nice presentation thanks

I'm interested in this jacket. Would you buy it again?

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Hi, nice to meet you. I'm going to buy a mesh jacket this weekend, and I'll refer to your video and buy it. Thank you for the good video. My CB500X has been uploaded to my profile picture.^^

Wow that chest protector really is lackluster for women! I know ATWYLD now makes an armored shirt with a chest protector in it; they do it in 2 pieces and that looks like it works as a female cut much better. I haven't tried it out though, these things can really add up $$$

Wow nice video beautiful places

Hello, Very Good Jacket and Thank God You got saved in Vietnam Crash due to this Jacket. What is the price Please?. Thanks. Take Care. Bye.

What can I say, I think the Jacket looks good on you, very nice and figure hugging, I'm surprised you've only had it one year and the jacket is started to deteriorate a bit, I reckon a call to the manufacturer to explain the problems your having may result in a replacement as I'm sure the warranty must go beyond 1 year. Nice videos keep up the good work, look after yourself and stay safe. P.s. Is the bike you have a 500 or a 750?

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Hi... Very good your jacket... From Argentina

Hi, very interesting. Regards from Azores

Hello, thanks for the review but i wana tell something too people if you do only road be care maybe for the off-road okay, why ? it's a Class "A" protective gear = 1sec at 45km/h for the abrasion résistance so be care. The backpad is lvl 2 that is nice but the rest are only 1. If you buy this gear for the "resistance & safetyness" maybe you can get a better gear for this price... Regard's

Hi Megan, I've got the chest protector for my Urbane Pro , it's the male version and it looks exactly the same as your female version! I agree, the chest protector seems like an afterthought. Still worth having though, protection wise 👍 Think your review matches my thoughts on it too, though you've had yours a bit longer. Will be interesting to see if mine wears in the same way. Anyway, interesting review!

I've got the knox orsa gloves and they are quality. Wouldn't hesitate to get more knox gear.