55. Gear Reivew - Rev'it Siren

Product: Rev'it Siren Ladies
Size: 38
Colour: Black and Red

I hate the cold and it takes the fun out of riding.

After several months of research, I shortlisted to 3 jackets and in order of preference
1) BMW Streetguard 3
2) Rev'it Ventura Ladies
3) Rev'it Siren Ladies

Unfortunately, the BMW jacket was still too big and the Ventura would not be available until July.

I needed something now so the Siren it was.

The Jacket Itself

- 3 layer integrated system: 1) Textile outer shell 2) Rain proof layer 3) Thermal layer

- 2 easily accessibly pockets on the inside of the jacket 

- 2 flip up pockets on the front

- 2 side pockets on the front (behind the flip ups)

- 1 large back pocket 

- Adjustable straps on arms, waist and neck

What I like about it?
- Fit and Style. I found the jacket to be a good fit and I love the colour scheme and design.
- Adjustable straps to get that perfect fit.
- The pockets - all very good size and I can fit lots in them - just what a girl needs.
- Despite layering it with another thermal layer, I still had a lot of movement.

What I dislike about it?
-Velcros used to close up the front of the jacket. From my experience, velcros don't last very long and I keep getting my scarf and clothes stuck on it. I much prefer buttons so we'll see.
- The outer textile gets quite heavy when drenched in rain and it takes a while to dry out.
- Armour does not feel very solid/protective.

Did it keep me warm? 
On my first trial to Jenolan (~200kms), the jacket with all 3 layers and my base layer kept me reasonably comfortable on the highway for about 1 hour. It was also good enough at low speeds when the temperature dropped to around 5 degrees.

On my second trial where I covered 1,000kms over 2 days, the jacket with all 3 layers together with an additional thermal layer (Kathmandu insuLite layer) worked like a treat! It did its job at freeway speed for over 2 to 3 hours non stop. Temperature around this time was less than 10 degrees if not much lower.

How effective is it in the Rain?
On my second trip, I got caught in reasonably heavy rain (15-20mm) for about half hour and the jacket held up well. The pockets however did get very wet - I would recommend some sort of waterproof cover for your phone.


How effective is it from cold to hot and vice versa?
Not yet tested.