Review | Raven Mostar LT MC Jacket

Raven Mostar jacket tested

Value for money drives buying decisions in all areas of life but when it comes to protective motorcycle clothing there’s almost a level of reassurance from spending more from a recognised brand. It’s a weird psychology but the fact the Mostar’s rrp is over £200 but the selling price is not much over £100 at the time of writing offers a level of reassurance as to its quality. If not the thickest the leather looks – and smells – suitably authentic, and if not ‘technical’ in the sense there are no stretch panels or obvious reinforcements the clean look means the jacket could pass as casual wear off the bike. AA level abrasion protection is decent, though, and there’s discreet Level 1 RE ZRO armour as standard in the elbows and shoulders. A pocket on the inside can take a RE ZRO back protector, to which we added the (reasonably priced) Level 2 version.

Sizing runs all the way up to 3XL, our Small definitely on the fitted side meaning if you’re bigger-boned you may want to consider up-sizing over what you’d usually go for. It’s also short, so you’ll need to make sure your riding jeans are high enough in the waistband to protect your midriff in a slide. Practically speaking you get a zip-in thermal ‘waistcoat’ for cooler days, two zipped pockets at the waist and a single one on your chest and additional stash space within. On the thinner side it’s probably better suited to warmer days, and paired especially well with the Modern Classic Triumphs and Californian winter sunshine we tried it in. A tough gig, but someone had to do it!