Dririder, Alpinestars and Dainese Motorbike Jackets Recommendations

mickyb80 on 09/09/2021 - 23:03
Last edited 09/09/2021 - 23:49 by 1 other user

So, this evenings searching has been reviewing Motor Bike jackets in prep for the future of riding in my life.

Was thinking sub $500 (each) for a nice non-leather jacket and about the same for a leather. (Or balance out the $1k).

As they will be the first rounds of jackets, was also considering what I could find in a lighter spend.

At first, I was thinking I should be able to pick something up reasonable in a non-leather from Alpinestars and perhaps spend a bit more on a Dainese.

However, I've found a Dririder in both leather and non-leather, which I think might be a good buy.
(Happy to buy, then send back if it's not a good fit). Currently in 'da bush mate' so not many stores to check stock in around here. Can't see my return to Melb or Syd in the next fortnight happening sadly…

Questions:
1. Anyone had experience with Dririder - if so, good, bad, indifferent? How does it compare with Alpinestars and Dainese in quality etc?
2. Thoughts and experiences with Alpinestarts - in general, or compared to Dririder?
3. Thoughts on Dainese - is it really as good as it seems 'it should be'?

Knowing Dririder is an AU brand, reported to be designed in AU (not sure if it's still made here or not), but I'm assuming it's not like the general cheaper branded gear out there or is it? Compared to Alpinestars and Dainese where quality is concerned, is it as good? Where bang for buck, it appears to be a good buy… and as good, if not better with similarly priced Alpinestars gear… no?

Feel free to throw some additional thoughts or experiences in if you like.

Thanks all!

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Comments

  • Mechz on 09/09/2021 - 23:05

    I've not used them but by all accounts they're good (you see moto mag jurnos wearing them).

    I got an email from AMX today with some good deals in there so definitely worth checking out.

    • mickyb80 on 09/09/2021 - 23:08

      Which are you referring to? Dririder? or all 3 brands?

      I was looking at a few sites - AMX included. 👍

      • Mechz on 10/09/2021 - 09:05

        Dririder sorry.

  • epkh on 09/09/2021 - 23:37

    What do you mean when you say good?

    I've had a non leather dririder jacket before. It kept me warm riding in winter even late at night. I've also slipped when I was doing a sharp turn at around 30kmph when it was wet and the jacket kept me safe. Not as cool looking as Alpinestar and Dainese though.

    • mickyb80 on 09/09/2021 - 23:42

      "Cool looking?"

      As in brand rep and recognition?

      The design of the jackets I've been looking at are very subtle, so assuming they are cut and fit we well as they look, then I think they will be just fine.

      "say good" - quality, design, safety features etc.

  • theHMASfriendship on 10/09/2021 - 00:18

    Dririder as a brand is fine. I had some gloves of theirs that lasted years.

    I prefer Alpinestars personally for jackets. Dririder jackets just seemed a bit more cumbersome and bulky compared to equivalent offerings. But they'll do the job.

    I also have an Ixon jacket which I'm pretty happy with, priced down around the dririder gear so may be worth checking out.

  • Pelicannn on 10/09/2021 - 07:02

    I managed to import my two-piece dainese track suit from Germany for about half the cost from FC Moto. Fast shipping, genuine products. Just remember things like helmets can't be bought overseas due to the AS sticker… regardless of being identical.

    https://www.fc-moto.de

    • pegaxs on 10/09/2021 - 07:37
      +3

      You can buy helmets overseas, providing they have the European ECE 22.05 standard approval on them. DOT and Snell helmets are NOT approved.

      • Pelicannn on 10/09/2021 - 15:43

        Thanks, didn't know this!

    • MS Paint on 10/09/2021 - 08:15
      +1

      I got my two piece track suit from rebel sport. No need to import 😀

    • mickyb80 on 10/09/2021 - 11:46

      Was looking at them also. Glad to hear that they are good to buy from.

      No issues with the lid. Got the eye, nose and chin covered already. Need to sort out boots to cover the brain!

  • pegaxs on 10/09/2021 - 07:35

    I own Dririder for all my wet weather and cold weather gear and Alpinestars for all my leather road and race gear.

    Three very good brands. Pretty hard to go wrong with any of them. My only advice when it comes to motorcycle gear is, dont tight arse it.

    • mickyb80 on 10/09/2021 - 11:50

      Cheers. Yeah, have some other gear already. Just processing how often/much I'll use the various jackets, hence, if I just spend the coin straight up, or split and budget a little until the ride moves out of a LAMS bracket. I'm known to often get bored pretty quickly…

  • Nugs on 10/09/2021 - 09:07

    I wore a dri rider jacket for 5-6 years of mainly commuting. no issues apart from one pocket had a bit of stitching come loose.
    not a water proof jacket though
    .

    • mickyb80 on 10/09/2021 - 11:51

      Nice. 5-6 years on any bit of gear like this at the price they offer is a good run in my book too!
      Good to know!

  • DBBROS on 10/09/2021 - 12:43
    +1

    If you are new to riding, you are better off getting an all weather jacket from Dririder and then upgrade to a leather one depending on your style of riding

  • jrowls on 10/09/2021 - 20:20

    I have a dririder 3 in 1. It's been great for commuting for the year or two I've had it. No complaints. Very comfy, warm enough just about for winters on the coast. You'd need a woolie underneath in the bush.

    I tried on some from various other brands including Dainese and Aplinestars in store. As far as I could tell, and I have reasonably strong opinions on clothing quality, Alpinestars seemed about on par with Dririder in being decent quality. Dainese felt a touch above, but not by a whole lot.

    • mickyb80 on 10/09/2021 - 23:39

      Ah, that sounds about right. - Thanks!
      I have a family of motorbike riders (with the exception of me).
      They have all gone with various branded jackets etc.

      All similar opinions so far. All tend to speak positively about Dririder, and say Alpinestars is good, with Dianese being that next level (which is obvious).

      Having said this, the two brothers I've spoken with so far own alternative brands to these three. However, have each said get a multi-layer for summer and the daily commute, and leather for winter/cold nights. Which is obvious.

      There is a Dririder I'm leaving towards in an 'oil coated' textured finished with multilayer. Small money, so no harm.
      The leather jacket is looking a little harder to find. I like a cleaner look/finish. The Alpinestars and Dianese leathers both look to have their logo's predominant on the front and/or rear (classic jackets, rather than a track-style with logos and stuff).

      Keep looking, and guess i'll be trying to head to some shops tomorrow! :)

  • leftspeaker2000 on 10/09/2021 - 21:12

    I personally like Alpinestars. I looking to upgrade to one of their leather jackets soon. I hardly ride in the rain and if I get caught with a leather jacket on, i won't be a problem. I'll keep my textile one too.

  • Brick Tamland on 12/09/2021 - 11:51

    I think Dririder ok and reasonably priced but it doesn't look as nice or have that higher quality feeling as Alpinestars and Dainese. For cheaper brands I found RST to pretty good, very durable.

  • MrScrew on 13/09/2021 - 19:03

    Go with a textile jacket that's on sale now, such as one of the Dririder ones at AMX. Wait until you can head to SYD/MEL to try some higher quality ones on to get a proper fit before splurging your whole budget. I've found motorcycle gear to be tricky to get the sizing and fit right, particularly when jumping between brands.

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