ILM Motorcycle Riding Jacket with Mesh CE Armor and Detachable Thermal Liner Dual Sport All Season for Men Model JAM1

Initial impressions are good. The jacket is a good length with long sleeves to feel comfortable when reaching for the handlebars. It has good padding, elbow, shoulder and back pad. 4 pockets will fit plenty of things. Zippers are tough and seem like they will last. Jacket does not flare at the bottom and stays tight to the body without it being cinched. No Oder or off gassing. The liner makes this a warm jacket and can be easily removed for warmer rides. Not sure about water resistance since I haven’t rode on the rain yet but seems waterproof. The only gripe I have is the shoulder and elbow pads seem a little out of alignment. It may be because there is a little wiggle room in the pocket where they sit. Other than that it’s a great jacket for a small price.

I have to say I'm impressed. My old Joe Rocket mesh jacket has finally worn out, faded out and has never really fit great. This ILM in the Large size fits me perfect. I followed the sizing instructions provided on the site. I'm 6'1" 180# and my biggest problem with shirts and jackets, motorcycle or not, is the sleeve length where I wear a 27" sleeve. On the JR I had to go to an XL to get sleeves long enough. This caused the rest of the jacket to fit too loose. The elbow armor flopped around because it was so loose on me. The ILM is the only jacket I found that had long sleeves in the large size (26.8"). Most jackets I looked at only had sleeves around 25-26" and yes, that makes a big difference. Those manufacturers that have Tall sizes typically have them under the "Big and Tall" category which makes them way too baggy. Additionally, the Large ILM has a 29" length back which also fits my torso perfectly when riding. Comparing this $90 jacket to my old $200 Joe Rocket jacket, which is still around $200: The JR has an additional sleeve adjustment at the elbow. The JR has a small exterior pocket near the left shoulder that was a great place to keep an emergency info card, though the ILM has a nice large interior pocket in the same area. The JR uses snaps instead of velcro at many adjustment areas. Velcro tends to lose it's "stickiness" over time. The ILM claims a CE level back protector. The old JR appears to simply have a foam back protector. The JR has a collar snap to fully close the neck. The ILM doesn't. I never used it, but it's there. The JR has pants connectors at the lower back. The ILM doesn't. I never used them, but they're there. The liners are virtually identical except that the JR's quilted liner is removable from the rain liner, while the ILM's are stiched together. I used the rain liner by itself many times as it was often enough in slightly cooler weather which I won't be able to do with the ILM. I do long distance riding and I only take a mesh jacket when traveling. Layered up or with heated gear keeps me plenty warm. Both jackets weigh exactly the same with the armor and liners installed. (Note: The back protector wasn't installed on receiving, but that just took a minute. The easiest way to install the back pad is to roll it into a circle, then push the bottom section in first, then the top. I know, easier said than done, but that's how it worked on the JR and it works on this one.) Now for a couple of negatives: It arrived in a small box that didn't look like it could contain a full-sized jacket. It did, but the plastic product bag was wrapped over and over in packing tape, apparently to compress it to fit in the box. Not wanting to destroy the product bag in case I needed to return the jacket for some reason, I carefully removed all this packing tape, which took be about 15-20 minutes along with my many not so nice comments. Packing tape really sticks well to plastic bags! The other negative is the way the liner sleeves attach to the jacket. Instead of using snaps like the JR the ILM uses buttons which go through loops made of stretchy material. I actually like the buttons better because the snaps would often come apart when removing the JR jacket. But the buttons are very difficult to get to and require taking off the jacket so you can use both hands to pull the sleeves almost inside-out to get to the buttons. They're buried pretty far inside the sleeves. On the JR I could do what I needed with one hand while still wearing the jacket. Bottom Line: Sorry for the repeated comparisons to the Joe Rocket mesh jacket, but with the price difference I was really concerned that I would be sacrificing too much to save some money since the ILM is about 1/2 the cost of the JR. Plus, it's all I have to compare to. It turns out that I didn't sacrifice, and may have actually improved with this purchase. In my case the ILM fits much better and with the elbow armor in the proper location and CE armor in the back I'll have better protection. I got 7 years and 41,000 miles out of my JR. We'll see how the ILM does long term. Considering the price point this jacket is a solid 5 stars in spite of the few and minor cons.

It's a good jacket and breathes well when you take the lining out. I'll get a little sweaty when it's 90-plus degrees out, and I'm not moving fast enough. I only wish I could find a Big/Tall Jacket. I knew it was going to be short on me, and it is. I just wanted something to protect me if I fall, so hopefully it does the job!

The **LM Motorcycle Riding Jacket with Mesh CE Armor and Detachable Thermal Liner** has been a solid piece of gear, especially during colder months. With the right layers, it performs better than expected in winter conditions. **Cold Weather Performance:** On its own, it’s a mesh jacket, but **with the thermal liner installed and layered with flannel and long johns**, it works great for winter riding. It blocks wind well enough and retains heat when layered properly, making it far more versatile than a typical warm-weather jacket. **Protection & Fit:** The included **CE armor** fits well and stays in place, providing confidence without feeling bulky. The jacket fits comfortably over layers without restricting movement on the bike. **Versatility:** The detachable thermal liner makes this jacket useful across multiple seasons. Remove the liner for warmer weather, add it back with layers for cold rides — very flexible depending on conditions. **Build Quality:** Stitching, zippers, and materials all feel durable and well-made. After regular use, everything has held up nicely. **Final Verdict:** If you’re willing to **layer up with flannel and long johns**, this jacket is **great even in winter**. Solid protection, good versatility, and excellent value for the price. A reliable jacket for riders who want one piece of gear that can handle multiple seasons.

This jacket does it all for a great price. It fits nice and snug with a great removable lining that goes all the way to the sleeve. Removing the lining takes a bit as it is secured in the sleeve with buttons. The neck is a bit snug. The outside pockets are deep and well positioned for easy access with a huge inside pocket that easily allows for a big phone. Comes in great colors too. Very sporty design. It was warm in the 55 degree range but I haven’t tried it on a hot day without the liner.

Extremely surprised with the quality. For a price way less than I was finding on motorcycle stores, this 2 piece riding jacket is awesome. With the liner, it is comfortable down to about 50 degrees f with just a long sleeve shirt under. Warmer days, just take out the liner and the air flow is awesome. Have not ridden on "hot days" yet with it. I imagine it may be a little warm, though. Size fits well. 2 large outside pockets for your stuff or hands and one high chest pocket for phone or incidentals. Shoulder, elbow and back protection sit well and where they should.

I tried a bunch of jackets before I decided on this one. I usually wear a large but at 197 lbs with a 42" chest, I got a XL and it fits well. I wish it had more pockets. The armor doesn't make it feel bulky at all. You also get a back piece. And yes it's let's in ALOT of air, which is make or break deal for me since I live in South Florida. Yes it's all black so in the sun it gets hotter than something with lighter colors would. But as long as you're moving you should be good. Now what I don't like is the forearms where the armor feels too bulky and it moves around too much for my taste. I would have performed a slimmer fit on that area. It also has an inner lining to keep you warm. All in all I really like this Jacket. Like I said I tried alot of Jackets at around this price range and I ended up keeping this one.

Lots of good things to be said for this jacket. I'm a 46" chest, 36" waist. The XXL fits me great. Love the look too. (I went with Gray) Armor is pre installed, except the back pad. The back pad that came with it, is considerably too big to fit in the pocket for it. Had to do some "adjusting" with a pair of shears to get it to fit. Not docking a star for that, but a bit irritating to have to do it. The overall quality is so good, I will let that itrritation slide. The jacket is cooler than I expected with the liner out. It breathes! A 75 degree day, riding through long shady sections was actually chilly. Liner in, warms up pretty good. Haven't tested it in colder temps yet, but I'm thinking I'll need some undergarment layers in colder weather. I love the reflective stripes. Anyone on a bike knows full well how important it is to be seen out there. Quality is fantastic. Value for the $$ also fantastic. I don't think you can go wrong with this jacket. But I'm pretty sure you will need to layer up underneath on colder days. I may get another jacket for colder weather, we will see. I haven't been caught in the rain with it, so can't comment on that, yet. It's a great jacket. I'd buy it again.

Love the jacket. Would be nice to have a tiny bit more picket spaces but you dont carry much riding anyways. Prepare to buy a bag as well

It’s actually very nice boot

Beautiful jacket but does run small. Husband is normally a 3x bought him the 4x and it was too tight. I would size up if you're a bigger guy. Other than that would recommend the jacket 100%. 4 stars because of sizing no other reason!

Lighter weight then most my previous jackets. The rain covering on the quilted lining should help block cold air as the jacket shell is quite mesh. Ordered a larger size than I would normally but went by their measurement chart and fit is good.

Great product and value for money!